[deadhead]

Great thread, and very interesting. I have had a few strange, unexplainable experiences in my life....which were really weird. After my Dad died, when I was a child, there were a few times when I felt a presence in a room, not scary, just a weird feeling. Twelve years later, my brother died when he was 20, a few years later, I was driving and there was a crew of landscapers driving by me....I noticed right away that one looked like my brother and was smiling and waving to me. I waved back and it was really weird, too strange to explain. Years later, my Mom passed away. A few months after my Mom passed away, I was driving to work. Passed a car that looked just like my Mom and Step-Dad's car. And, in the passenger seat was a woman who looked just like my Mom. Again, too strange to explain. It freaked me out, having had all these strange occurrences happen to me in my life. LOL, no....I am not nuts. Several years ago, I was working at a health care center, worked with a Psychiatrist (and other Doctors). We were having lunch together one day and I decided to mention all of this to him. He told me that what happened to me is very common when you lose someone very close to you. Felt good to know that what I experienced was common :-)

I am a Christian, believe I will see my loved ones again one day. And perhaps these were all signs from my loved ones.

[Billie]

I loved your post, Colleen. It's so plain to see that your family is very important to you and mean so much to you. Thank you for being here tonight. ((((((((((deadhead)))))))))))

[Aquamarine]

Hi DH. I've done the same thing, it's unsettling.

Have been meaning to tell you that my scanner is tore up so I can't upload any pictures right now. When we get a new scanner I'll upload my parents wedding pic. Thanks for caring.

[Diver Dave]

Your experience reminds me of a story my mother-in-law told about the passing of her grandfather.

He was laying in a hospital bed with the family gathered around. He broke into a really broad smile, opened his eyes and saw the family. They inquired what he was smiling about.

"I've just seen Paradise, and it's beautiful." He then closed his eyes and passed into Paradise.

The family members asked the dr. if he was delusional. The Dr. replied, "He was just as sane as you and me."

What a Great day it will be to pass into His presence.

[Pippin]

RE #111

They were all telling you not to worry or mourn for them as they are doing all right were they are at.

Also they were saying "We'll see you there in time" :o)