I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Yes, I do believe in messages and I think you just experienced two. I also had a vision when my brother died and it made me feel so relaxed and comforted. (((azzalea)))

I will be thinking of you and your family today. Your vision of the faces in the clouds is comforting and I'm sure it's a message from your parents. How wonderful that your family had this Thanksgiving to share.

Oh Azzalea, your post brought tears to my eyes, but of happiness. I absolutely believe in messages and know that your mom and dad have sent you one. I'm sorry for your loss and hope that you find peace in your heart.

A few years ago I had a couple of friends that were facing challenges as was I and I had prayed and prayed asking for help and guidance. It was dusk and I walked out to the ponds to check the koi and just find some solace, as I wandered thru the garden I wondered if anyone had heard my prayers and noticed a flock of geese in the distance, then wished they were closer. Just as that thought formed they turned toward me! They flew directly overhead, low enough that I could see their feet even in the waning daylight, and they made not a sound other than the beating of their wings in the night air.....it was a quiet but magical moment. I knew that my prayers had been heard.

HOw comforting for you to get such a message! I am sorry for your loss though.

The message I got after my Dad died was in the form of a bloom on a Bleeding Heart plant. The spring following Dads passing in Dec, my bleeding heart put out 1 blossom, on my parents anniversary. It had never put out one before,and it never did again in the 2 years it lived after that.

Hugs to you and your family.

I certainly do believe in messages. I've received many, and could write a book about all the signs I've been given by my daughter Jill. Maybe someday I will.

I'm glad you know your mom is still with you.

Susan

So sorry to hear about Mom but I think that messsage shows you that she is still going on and certainly her love for you continues.

Another believer in signs and messages here. Like Susan says, I could write a book.
My thoughts are with you today.
Ron

Yes ... I believe that when someone is truely loved, s/he can receive a message from someone departed. I haven't experienced it myself, but I gain comfort from hearing about those who have.

While I'm sorry for your loss, I'm grateful that you're at peace with it. And that your mother and father have been able to let you know they're together again.

So wonderful to receive such comfort from something born of Mother Nature. I know you'll keep this in your heart forever.

Yes, I do believe in messages.
And I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. I will keep you in my prayers.

Azzalea, I am so sorry. I know that your message gives you comfort and peace.

Hugs,
Mammie

So sorry for the loss of your mother. I do believe in signs and messages. Yours was a wonderful one, I hope it brings you some comfort.

I'm sorry for your loss Azzalea. But, yes, I believe in messages. I'm glad you received one, and know they are together once again.
Leslie

(((((((((((Azzalea)))))))))))))

Yes thngs have happened to me to. It is a comfort that will help you get through this day and the rest of your life.

I too am so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. No, I don't believe in signs or messages. I wish I did. I've had three people pass in the past few years who I know if possible, would have sent me some sort of sign or message. I in no way mean this to discount anyone else's personal beliefs. In this horrible time of sorrow any sense of comfort is wonderful. I wish you and your family peace and love.

I do believe in messages, and I believe that you received a very special one.
Since my Dad's passing in March, I have received many messages.

Add my name to those who are sad to hear that you lost your mother. And yes, I believe...

Azzalea, I'm so sorry your mom is gone. Even though she is finally at peace, you will miss her so much. It's good you had a wonderful Thanksgiving together.

I had a similar experience with my mother and clouds. She had breast cancer, and we saw a very unusual V-shaped cloud formation. In the end, she was Victorious over the cancer. She died later of other causes, but I've always remembered that V in the sky.

Yes, I believe in messages. I'm sorry to hear of your loss. It's hard to lose a parent no matter what the age or the circumstances may be. You and your loved ones have my condolences.

Shirley

Yes, I believe. Just after my Dad died, I looked up into the clouds and saw his face,he looked so young. My mother in law and father in law died on the same day, January 25, 15 years apart. I also believe in deaths in threes.

Yes I do. I believe in spiritual life without any religion.
Your parents wanted you to know they are happy and at peace.
I am sorry for your loss but when a soul is grieving for it's partner I understand that too. My mom is at that point in her life and suffering physically. It's her time as well.
((((((((((((Azzalea))))))))))))
I hope you feel more at peace as well.

Azzalea, I'm sorry about the loss of your mom, but glad you found comfort from the messages.

Azzalea, I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. Yes, I believe in messages.

I'd say it was a beautiful morning of a difficult day for you.
I hope the messages brought you comfort.

(((Azzalea)))

My sincere sympathy of the loss of your mother.

I am a great, great believer of signs! I was pretty young when my mother died, and dad and I were really close. I have received many signs from him!!

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, but I know that you feel peace, and yes, I do believe in messages.

I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom, my heart goes out to you. Yes I believe in signs too. Im sure they brought compfort to you.

I sure do believe after reading your post!
(((Azzalea and family)))

Sorry about your mom.(((Azzalea)))

I sure do believe!

Donna (^_^)

My sincere and hearfelt thanks to each and everyone of you.

Today was, of course, difficult, but beautiful as well. So many caring people visited, so many kind words were said. The service was simple but just perfect. The long ride to the cemetary was made easier by the fact that we hired limos--no one had to drive, and there were a couple of families in each car, all reminiscing and celebrating my mom's life with the old stories. Then we all got together for lunch at one of mom's very favorite restaurants, and were attended to by a waitress who knew her well, and was in tears herself yesterday when I went in to make the arrangements.

And I do know that mom is happy to be back with the love of her life--she and my dad were one of those rare couples whose souls matched and meshed and were meant to be together for all time.

(((Azzalea))) I am sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You have my heartfelt sympathy.

I do believe in messages and signs and even dreams. When my Mom and I would go for walks ever since I was a child she would look down at the sidewalk or street we were walking on and said "I'm going to find a dime today" and she usually always did. She told me when she found a dime she knew someone was thinking about her. Years later she said that when she is gone to look for dimes and that would be her thinking of me.

LOL I put that thought away until after my Mom died. Almost everytime I went out for a walk or to the A&P after my Mom died I would find a dime. Just this summer I was at my neighbours house and I went out the back door with some drinks for us. I went back in to get ice and when I came back out there was a dime on the stoop which wasn't there when I came into the house a few minutes before and nobody came into or out of the house after me. This was on the anniversary of my Mom's death! I find dimes from my Mom all the time and when I do I know she is thinking of me. I put the first dime I found after she died on top of her urn that sits on the mantle.

I smell perfume all the time too - at the strangest times. LOL Once my sister called me up just as I was calling her to tell her about the perfume I was smelling. She said she was experiencing the same thing. The scent was Joy, which my Grandma wore all the time. The only person I ever knew who wore that scent was my Grandma McClelland.

I am glad you received your message.

Anne

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom...and yes, I received several messages after my mom died about ten years ago. VERY clear messages where there was no mistake what was going on!

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, azzalea.

In 1949, a young lady from Toronto who was touring the area on the Prairies in the summer visiting isolated children who took Sunday School lessons by radio throughout the year was helping at a summmer camp that some of us young student ministers had organized.

It was the first one in the area, and we young student ministers, who knew very little about how to run a camp, had bitten off about as much as we could chew.

Anyway, at the end of the week, after the campers had gone home, we slept late, then went out for a boat ride on the quiet lake.

She told how her mother and she had fretted over her father's safety when he was in World War II, from 1939 to 1945.

She said that one morning her mother came downstairs for breakfast and rather serenely announced that her father would not be coming home.

He had come, rather vividly, to the foot of her bed during the night to tell her, "Good-bye".

A few days later came the message either that he was missing or killed in action.

(((((Azzalea and family))))).

ole joyful

Your parents sound as though they were a lot like mine. As much as I'm grateful to still have my mom, it hurts to know that she will always grieve for my dad - until she gets to join him.

My sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your mom and I'm like okwriter, I do believe.

((Azzalea))

My mother was dying of Alzheimer's and she was in her final days. Whenever I would visit her when she was well, I would go to Taco Bell. I hadn't been there in years. I had a rental car and was in a unfamiliar suburb. We were waiting for about a week for her body to give out and I was getting very upset. I told my sister, "I just need to get out for a while". I drove around and saw a Taco Bell and went in to eat. When I returned she has passed away while I was at Taco Bell.
She had been a hostess at a french bistro for many years call Fon De La Tour. I used to call her all the time and she would answer the phone, "Fon De La Tour can I help you". Right after she died I went to the phone and called the funeral home to pick up her body. The phone rang and someone answered saying, "Fon De La Tour can I help you". The funeral home and the restaurant had the same number except for one diget. It was really her speaking from the other side to me and saying goodbye.

Donna

I'm so sorry that you are without you Mom now... but I'm glad that she let you know she was okay.

I've had "signs" happen to me also, but honestly... I think the moment that stands out the most is the time that I was EXTREMELY down... I mean not being able to function kinda down, ya know? I prayed and I prayed for God to just help me and comfort me, then, one day during a prayer.... I remember this feeling... this unbelievable feeling of peace that just kinda "covered" me! I cried and cried, but felt soooooo much better! ... I felt loved and taken care of. I had NEVER felt that way before... it was sooo strong... amazing. Just thought I'd share. :o)

Hugs,
Nicki

WOW, Donna. That was powerful! Thank you for sharing it!

I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, Azzalea. I've never gotten a sign, at least not yet, but I hope I get one as comforting as yours, if I do.

((Azzalea))
I lost my Dear Sister in April of this year 2007.
She loved butterflies and hummingbirds.
I was standing in my yard about a week after she died.
I was thinking strongly of her and at that time a
beautiful butterfly landed on my shoulder.
It stayed there for about a minute and then slowly flittered away.
I know my sister sent that butterfly to let me know she was fine.
I firmly believe in messages.
Dolly

What touching stories.
I am so sorry about your mom, Azzalea.
Before my son was killed by a falling tree while we were on vacation....one week, exactly.....I had a dream. It was about my Mom and Dad who had both died. They were at our cabin in the mountains and had taken a hike near a place we called The Point. I was there, at The Point, and they were across the ravine. I kept calling them and asking them to come over to where I was so my Mom could meet my son, Scott. She died five months before he was born. I kept calling and calling and finally my Mom said "We can't come over there." And the dream ended.
When Scott died I knew in my heart that my Mom and Dad were there to meet him. It was a very upsetting dream before the accident but comforting after my son's death.

(((Azzalea)))...I'm so sorry for your loss...and being on a Holiday...it makes it even harder...my Dad died Thanksgiving night, 1988...shortly after speaking with me on the phone...i feel truly blessed that we shared a lovely conversation and believe that was my own little personal message. May your grief be short and soon be replaced by loving, long lasting memories...

Yes, I do believe in messages. The night my mother died, I saw my first shooting star - EVER. I was sitting near a massive window overlooking the river and something told me to look out the window. I saw this incredible star streak across the sky and I heard the voice say, "the angels have come to take your mother to heaven." Within 10 minutes, my mother had passed on.

As the others have said, I too am sorry for your loss.

Rose

Let me just say once more, how much I appreciate all your kind words, and have loved reading your own accounts of the messages you've recieved. Very inspirational and healing to read them.

We are all coping--especially knowing that mom's final chapter was exactly the way she would have wanted it to be. Rough for us, that it was so sudden, but we know she never wanted to end her days in a hospital or nursing home.

Thanks again.