What a lovely story, Brent. I'm an atheist but I always light a candle in every damn Catholic church I enter (I spend a lot of time in Italy) on behalf of a dear friend who passed a while ago at the age of 49. It's my moment to remember what a wonderful friend and person she was and to thank her for having been in my life. Thank you for sharing.
That’s such a thing, isn’t it? I light a candle for my grandma in basically every damn catholic church I go in, and she’s been gone for 40 years now. I’m not catholic either, but she very much was, so I guess I think she’d appreciate it
So many stores to share! Here's a short one: a few days ago, after an out-loud monologue to my soul-sister (who passed a few years back), I look up and see an entire hillside covered with back-lit poppies. I know some will say it's simply coincidence, but that feeling - your footprints in the sand - well, it doesn't really need more of an explanation, right?
I had a friend, who killer himself in his early 20’s. I wrote him a letter after he died, and asked him if he knew how much I loved him, and burned it to carry the message to him. In the ashes, there were four words left unburned, on four tiny pieces of paper. As. I. Loved. You.
beautifully written, Brent! I'd tend to agree with your therapist 😉.
I read a fascinating book called "Proof of Heaven" work by a neurosurgeon who was very much an atheist until his own near death experience that he describes in this book. Highly thought-provoking!
I have had a number of visits from the recently passed. It was the first of those visits that converted me from an atheist to a believer (though I have not settled on one specific belief system). Some of the visits came before I even knew the person had passed. I was talking with them in my room in the morning and I found out later that day they had passed, in 2 separate cases. It takes a combination of will on the part of the deceased and receptiveness on the part of the living one. In any case, it is good you could connect and I hope it brings you peace. True friendships are a blessing-
From my own experiences—(1)detailed nightmares, as a 3-year-old, of WWII and a death camp (even though I was born in late 1952) that I relayed to my mother at the time and later confirmed through research in my 50’s and (2) conversations with “dead” people after they passed, I truly believe that you had a conversation with Laura “from the other side.” (See my website, ReincarnationTruth.com—apologies in advance for the repairs and updating needed.)
I love it! I've learned recently that a surprisingly number of my friends subscribe to reincarnation. And like you, I think ancient wisdom has much to tell us.
This is a beautiful story, thank you for sharing it! My beliefs about these things have radically changed over time, and it's because of events just like this. I believe she was talking to you, too, because it's exactly what you needed, and when. It was time to open a little more. A blessing. ❤️
I think my mother contacts me when I’m dreaming. Once I was at a green light and heard her voice say STOP 18 wheelers fly through that light when it’s green. She said that when she was alive and it annoyed me for some reason (when I was taking her to her treatments- she wasn’t a fan of my driving, but I was her person). I stopped and a massive 18 wheeler plowed through it. It would have been fatal. Just an experience, but I believe it was her. I wouldn’t have stopped otherwise.
I don't remember if it was the day of her funeral or the day after, long time ago 1990, but the front door bell rang, and when I went to open the door, there was no one there. When my dad asked who was there, I told him, mom had stopped to let us know she was on her way since there was nobody I could see outside anywhere on the block.
This was so thought provoking for me. I am a Christian but the older I get the more I want some kind of assurance. My brother died two weeks ago and I sat with him the last two weeks of his life. He was unconscious and I wondered where he was in between life and death. Was he in “what dreams may come”, heaven’s transition, in our childhood stories when he heard my voice? And now that he is gone, where is he now? As a Christian, I am supposed to know but some footprints in the sand would feel good right now.
What a lovely story, Brent. I'm an atheist but I always light a candle in every damn Catholic church I enter (I spend a lot of time in Italy) on behalf of a dear friend who passed a while ago at the age of 49. It's my moment to remember what a wonderful friend and person she was and to thank her for having been in my life. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you. I do the same for my mom (a devout Catholic)!
That’s such a thing, isn’t it? I light a candle for my grandma in basically every damn catholic church I go in, and she’s been gone for 40 years now. I’m not catholic either, but she very much was, so I guess I think she’d appreciate it
Exactly! Me too!
So many stores to share! Here's a short one: a few days ago, after an out-loud monologue to my soul-sister (who passed a few years back), I look up and see an entire hillside covered with back-lit poppies. I know some will say it's simply coincidence, but that feeling - your footprints in the sand - well, it doesn't really need more of an explanation, right?
Absolutely! That's exactly right!
No it doesn’t.
This was really beautiful, Brent.
Thank you, Scott.
I’m glad you had that last talk with her.
I had a friend, who killer himself in his early 20’s. I wrote him a letter after he died, and asked him if he knew how much I loved him, and burned it to carry the message to him. In the ashes, there were four words left unburned, on four tiny pieces of paper. As. I. Loved. You.
FYI I read this comment on the bus today and almost started crying 😅
Thank you, and your story is beautiful as well. Just lovely.
beautifully written, Brent! I'd tend to agree with your therapist 😉.
I read a fascinating book called "Proof of Heaven" work by a neurosurgeon who was very much an atheist until his own near death experience that he describes in this book. Highly thought-provoking!
Thank you! I'll check it out.
Such a great story!
Fantastic book, and he also has several shows he’s done to showcase his experience along with others.
I have had a number of visits from the recently passed. It was the first of those visits that converted me from an atheist to a believer (though I have not settled on one specific belief system). Some of the visits came before I even knew the person had passed. I was talking with them in my room in the morning and I found out later that day they had passed, in 2 separate cases. It takes a combination of will on the part of the deceased and receptiveness on the part of the living one. In any case, it is good you could connect and I hope it brings you peace. True friendships are a blessing-
I agree completely. I am very lucky. It sounds like you have been too!
I’m glad you had your talk and felt so relieved. I agree that that’s most important and very real.
Very unexpected too, which is probably why it felt so profound. Effortless is good!
I am so happy that you had such a cathartic experience. What a beautiful thing.
I find it so comforting to talk to loved ones who have passed. There is so much love there.
Yes, I consciously activate some things in my head. But other things I don't (and that stuff freaks me out).
Haha, I hear you! Some answers, we may not always want.
I’m hoping and wishing it was Laura. I’m comfortable with mystery. So glad you had that experience.
Thank you. I am too.
From my own experiences—(1)detailed nightmares, as a 3-year-old, of WWII and a death camp (even though I was born in late 1952) that I relayed to my mother at the time and later confirmed through research in my 50’s and (2) conversations with “dead” people after they passed, I truly believe that you had a conversation with Laura “from the other side.” (See my website, ReincarnationTruth.com—apologies in advance for the repairs and updating needed.)
I love it! I've learned recently that a surprisingly number of my friends subscribe to reincarnation. And like you, I think ancient wisdom has much to tell us.
This is a beautiful story, thank you for sharing it! My beliefs about these things have radically changed over time, and it's because of events just like this. I believe she was talking to you, too, because it's exactly what you needed, and when. It was time to open a little more. A blessing. ❤️
Yes, my beliefs are shifting too. I have an open mind!
Thank you.
I love this, Brent. How beautiful. What a great pact. And your feelings about it, that's what really counts.
Thank you, Jeanine.
A lovely recollection of a lovely friend.
Thank you, Sierra.
I think my mother contacts me when I’m dreaming. Once I was at a green light and heard her voice say STOP 18 wheelers fly through that light when it’s green. She said that when she was alive and it annoyed me for some reason (when I was taking her to her treatments- she wasn’t a fan of my driving, but I was her person). I stopped and a massive 18 wheeler plowed through it. It would have been fatal. Just an experience, but I believe it was her. I wouldn’t have stopped otherwise.
That is both terrifying and beautiful! What a close call...
I don't remember if it was the day of her funeral or the day after, long time ago 1990, but the front door bell rang, and when I went to open the door, there was no one there. When my dad asked who was there, I told him, mom had stopped to let us know she was on her way since there was nobody I could see outside anywhere on the block.
That is wonderful! I love it.
This was so thought provoking for me. I am a Christian but the older I get the more I want some kind of assurance. My brother died two weeks ago and I sat with him the last two weeks of his life. He was unconscious and I wondered where he was in between life and death. Was he in “what dreams may come”, heaven’s transition, in our childhood stories when he heard my voice? And now that he is gone, where is he now? As a Christian, I am supposed to know but some footprints in the sand would feel good right now.
Oh, I'm so sorry! That is so sad. I do hope you find your own footprints at some point -- I suspect you will. Peace to you.
Thank you and thank you for taking time to reply. It matters.
Always!