After my dad passed away, my mother just couldn't handle his death. They had been married for over 50 years and were inseparable spirits here on earth. So she believed that she had no reason to continue living once he was gone. In the coming months, she remained quite depressed. She insisted that Dad had come to her several times and had spoken to her. I truly believed her, since I had had similar experiences since his passing.

Finally, after a brief illness, Mom passed away. She died just a few short months after Dad left us. One night, I was awakened by a finger firmly thumping me on the chest. It was my mother. She was smiling, and a wonderful feeling of peace and love filled my bedroom. My dad was standing in the corner by the foot of the bed. He was smiling, too. He never said a word, but my mother definitely communicated to me that they were together and very happy. They both looked so young and healthy! It was such a wonderful experience that I did not want to end.

Although my dad and I had enjoyed a close relationship, my mother and I had not been close. But on the day before her death, we had spent several hours talking about many issues we should have dealt with years before. So it was particularly helpful to me to feel so much love in that room and to see Mom and Dad together and so very happy.

I just wanted to share this story with everyone. The spirits of our loved ones truly do come back to us, and it helps us with the grieving and healing process to know that they are in a much happier place now.

Kallie K.