An Inexplicable Sign

While driving one day a couple of years ago my husband wanted to play one of our CD's. We discovered there was a mix up. The wrong CD was in the case. When we got home we looked on our entertainment center shelf of CDs for the case for the CD. We couldn't believe it when we found it. The CD cover was really warped! There was no way for this to happen when it was on a shelf with our other CDs away from any heat sources. Why was it the particular case that we were looking for? There is no logical explanation for this. We feel the answer is definitely other worldly! Graham's way of saying, I'm here! Here is a picture of the cover.

 

Afterdeath communication stories web site

http://www.heblewherakiss.com/

This site has some wonderful stories of people that have had beautiful experiences of connection with passed loved ones.  They are inspiring and encouraging.  I feel these kinds of experiences and stories are more helpful than any kind of therapy.  We all long to know that our loved ones are still with us, only in a different way.

Hello from Heaven

After our son, Graham, died my husband and my daughter worked for several days recording a compilation of his most played music from his iTunes play list. They ended up with six CD's. Graham had very eclectic taste in music. There was jazz, blues, alternative, classical, rock, American roots, country, etc. After Graham's funeral service many people came over to our house. We had Graham's music playing in the background. The music was all random. As people were leaving we were standing with some of his closest friends, who were the last to leave. It had gotten quiet as we said our goodbyes, when all of a sudden the song, "We'll Meet Again," by Johnny Cash started playing. My dad said the hair on his arms stood up! The perfect song at the perfect moment. It was amazing. There was no doubt that was from Graham. Here is the song with the beautiful message for us all to enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6cMQ6kBm0k

An Uninvited Guest

Grief, an uninvited guest,
Came knocking at my door,
I was shocked when I was confronted,
With news I couldn’t ignore.

You must be horribly mistaken,
I wanted to say,
Surely it is somewhere else,
That you were going to stay.

Grief is not welcome here,
A guest I would never choose,
Incomprehensible to have a child,
To love and then to lose.

Your visit is beyond understanding,
You are not who I wanted to see,
I wish that I could lock the door,
And throw away the key.

You cannot come in here,
Go and leave me alone,
My son is the visitor,
That should be coming home.

My heart is breaking,
Please grief, just let me go,
This pain is almost unbearable,
More than I could ever think to know.

Uninvited and unwelcome,
Turn around and leave,
Why did you have to come,
And leave me here to grieve?

Bittersweet Christmas Memories

The holiday decorations are being packed away,
Awaiting another Christmas day,
All the special ornaments from our tree,
Are in boxes surrounding me.

Sometimes I look at an ornament and smile,
Other times I see one and cry for a while,
Remembering each Christmas through the years,
As I sit alone with my tears.

I see my children’s faces filled with joy,
Excited with receiving a wished for toy,
A large building set or a lovely doll,
So many treasured moments to recall.

The years went by and the children grew,
And our family’s happiness grew too,
The holidays spent with us all together,
Were times we thought we’d share forever.

Precious memories, beautiful and sweet,
Of the years when our family was complete,
Vie with emotions of loss and pain,
For the years that now remain.

Our twenty-two year old son suddenly passed,
Who knew this happiness wouldn’t last?
As Christmases come one by one,
There’s a vital link missing without our son.

A Teleportation Sign

Teleportation is defined as the transportation of objects from one location to another without passing through any of the points between them.

Here is the story of one of the most amazing signs my husband and I had from our son, Graham.

Graham liked bamboo plants.  After he died I bought a bamboo plant to have in his bedroom upstairs at home.   Every few days I would go into his room to water it.   One day I noticed that one of the leaves was turning brown.   I tried to pull it off, but it wouldn't come off.   I realized that I would need scissors to cut it off of the plant, which were downstairs, so I decided to do it later.

The next morning when I came downstairs and pulled the computer desk chair out to check my email, the brown bamboo leaf was on the seat of the chair!   I showed my husband the leaf on the chair and explained the story.  It was hard to believe, but there was no logical explanation as to how this could be.  We realized then that it was a sign from Graham, showing us that he stays close by.

 Here is a link to a Facebook group about signs from our loved ones if you are interested - Signs From Our Loved Ones

A beautiful song-I Was Here

This is a beautiful song with a wonderful message.
Beyoncé - I Was Here

Christmas Remembrances

Graham is always with us.

Christmas Orbs

     Christmas Eve, 2008.  This was 15 months after my son, Graham, died.  I am looking at a Christmas gift with my daughter and son-in-law.  When we looked at the picture we were amazed to see the orbs in it!  I like to think that it was Graham letting his presence be known with his family on this special day.  Here is a link for more information on orbs. 
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_orbs_in_digital_pictures

Candles in the Windows

Christmas trees and festive lights,
Brighten up the December nights,
Multi-colored, white or blinking,
Everything appears to be twinkling.

My house has a lovely soft glow,
From candles in every window,
Welcoming in the light of Christ,
On each cold wintery night.

The candles also welcome my son,
Who is now a part of Heaven,
A message of love for those near and far,
With tiny flames like shining stars.

It’s a special way for me to say,
Love is what will show us the way,
The candles are a symbolic guide,
To all the love we hold inside.

A site with special scenes to use for your cherished photographs.

http://imikimi.com

This is Christmas 2006.  It was the last Christmas that I had with my son, Graham.   I am very grateful to have this wonderful picture of the two of us.  I love this Christmas scene that I found on imikimi to use with this photograph.   Merry Christmas, Graham.  You are forever by my side.  I love you.

A Sign from Heaven?

What a wonderful sign of continued love from a son for his grief stricken family!  Our loved ones who have passed want us to know they are still with us.  Love never ends.  

Fallen Soldier Leaves a Puppy Behind - What Happens During this Interview is Unbelievable

2011 Worldwide Candle Lighting

     I read a poem of mine for our local Compassionate Friends chapter observance for the worldwide candle lighting December 11th.  Our children's lights will shine forever.

The holidays are very difficult for many people for many different reasons.  For those grieving the loss of a beloved child there is a service of remembrance held each year in December to help parents during this especially painful time.  It is The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting, which will be held Sunday, December 11.  Light a candle in precious memory of a child gone too soon.  Our children's lights will shine forever.  Click on the YouTube link below to hear a poignantly beautiful song and learn more about the candle lighting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1TDZWr_j_I&feature=player_embedded