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Bereavement ForumsGeneral & SupportSigns from beyond or am I delusional?
03/02/2009 03:03 PM
lostgurl
lostgurl
 
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this doesn't have to do with electronics but i think it goes along with the signs from beyond.

the six month anniv. of my son's death was last month. my husband and i went to his grave, cleaned it and placed flowers, etc. when my hubby went to throw away the trash i talked to my son (well, his grave) and asked for a sign he was ok. when i went into the bathroom the next morning there was a handprint high up on the wall. not a normal handprint as where the mark is is cleaner than the rest of the wall. i know i didn't do it accidentally because i am too short, i can't reach even the bottom of it. my husband wouldn't have done it either as it is in a odd possition on the wall (hard to get to) and he didn't even know of my communication with my son.

also, my dog's ball has rolled across the floor by itself. my dog has on several occassions sat at my son's bedroom door and barked, wagged and whined just like he did every day when my son first woke up.

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The Lights of Our Hearts
written by lostgurl
dedicated to Chris Benson
Sept. 4, 1984 – Aug. 18, 2008

The lights of our hearts have dimmed today,
for with God's calling you went away.
The newest angel to sit by his side,
has brought to his eyes a gleam of pride.
But what of us whom you've left behind?
Within earthly chains we remain confined.
Rage, confusion, and despair whirl in rapid haste
from the brutal reality we are forced to face.
Seemingly trapped within an infinite void,
full of painful tears impossible to avoid.
To turn back time is our unwavering dream,
when our heartache is at its most extreme.
Nothing in the world could ever take the place
of your laugh, your smile, or your warm embrace.
But we must find a way to continue on,
to make a new life without our beloved son.
Through the darkest of tunnels we trod ahead,
regretting petty angers and I love you's unsaid.
I pray for the day we may find some solace.
Perhaps when we meet in God's great palace.
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03/02/2009 11:42 PM  Top
JackieBlue
JackieBlue
 
Posts: 70
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I love when i get signs, it gives me a sort of comfort, i know, i just KNOW my husband is around, it has to be frustrating for them to pass a message and for us to not notice, but when we do pick up and notice messages and signs I bet it makes them happy and brings them some sort of comfort. I know i feel excited when i get even the tiniest sign. I don't tell anyone because it's insignificant to them but at least HERE I won't be ignored because i'm notthe only one, NEITHER ARE YOU SWEETY! I never want my signs to stop, I want him to know that he isn't hurting me by sticking around and doing things,moving things, helping me find things and helping me raise our daughter so to speak. YES I do ask him to talk to our 2 year old when she gets out of hand and she calms right down. I know he's here.
JackieBlue

03/03/2009 01:50 PM  Top
stephimm
stephimm
 
Posts: 181
Member

I don't want the signs to stop either, but I know that I need to let them stop at some point in time. I think that it's important to do so in order to move on myself and in order for him to move on in his journey. I won't be ready for a long, long time, yet, though. I feel him touch my face and kiss me on the forehead. I have had other signs from him. I know that he knows things now that I don't. However, he always did have more experience on his journey than I did since he was 17 years my senior in this life. I wonder, sometimes, if he will have the same sense of humor when I join him. I hope so. I hope that that's one of the things that we keep with us when we move on. I think that it probably is since it's such an integral part of who we are.
Steph
I am not a professional. Any answers I give are opinions not professional advice.

03/03/2009 08:18 PM  Top
Peace4Rach
Peace4Rach
 
Posts: 8872
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I wonder, some people say that have received signs for years and some say they end. I know mine have decreased, alot but I had many signs of mom in first 7 months after her death. Seems so long now and I long for them. I know they are out there, sometimes I have to go with my heart, the trust of knowing it is a sign and not my imagination. Moving on is so hard and I can't say when it will be for me. I have taking steps towards healing but they are hard to recognize, with the pain that always looms and lurks somewhere inside, waiting to make another appearance.

On your note about joining your husband someday. I think they do keep their personalities. It's what makes them a unique soul, so you will be able to recognize him, Steph

Having the courage to walk step by step each day.

May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind always be on your back.
May the sun lie warm upon your face.
And until we meet again,
May the Lord hold you
In the hollow of His hand.

Im loving memory of my mom, 2007: My hero, The Wind Beneath My Wings


Peace4Rach-Bereavement and Depression Group Leader
PS: I am one of you and hurt too. Not a medical doctor, so be sure to check with a professional for medical or expert advice.

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