Since my mum died last year I regularly get little signs she is still around. Last night I kept waking up and didn’t sleep very well, so I let my mind wander where it ended on memories of me with my mum when I was a kid and then how she supported me later in life as I got older, had kids etc.
We moved last September and my mum never got to see our new house. She would have loved the big garden because she was a keen gardener and only had a small courtyard in her bungalow. I went out there into the garden this morning to check on the runner beans Mrs Bread planted a couple of months ago, still remembering last nights thoughts. As I got to the top of the garden where the veggie patch is, I just happened to sigh and say quietly to myself that I wished my mum was here to see this.
As I finished, a feather fell right in front of my face, landing only inches from my shoes. I like to think its her, just letting me know she is still around.
Does anyone else have these little signs from beyond that keep popping up ? Or is it just me ?
Some of have already commented on a recent thread about this sort of thing, Bread.
Personally, yes, I do believe these things happen but often it’s us who either don’t recognise the signs, or refuse to accept and just dismiss them.
I was told many years ago that it takes a lot of their energy to come, and I think its so sad when we casually dismiss them after their efforts.
I am glad your loving Mum is still keeping an eye on you.
Bread, A similar thing happened to me after my mother died.
I had taken Bereavement Leave from work to grieve. l was dreading going back to work as l knew if anyone spoke to me, l would break down and cry.
I entered the building and walked to my office and as l unlocked the office door, l glanced down and there was a tiny white feather on the carpet. I felt sure it was a sign to show me, my mother was there and it gave me strength…
Since then, l have occasionally come across other tiny white feathers here and l think it’s my mother and that it really is some sort of sign.
I know many will say that it’s a coincidence and they could be feathers from my hens but their feathers are different and they haven’t been anywhere near where l find them.
I have heard of people finding feathers - and think it is lovely. I hope you keep them. My loving and beautiful Aunt drifts in from time to time in/on the scent of Lilac.
I find these little stories quite touching - almost making me teary! I haven’t had the type of relationships where I would look for such signs, but I have often heard my name being spoken when there is nobody else around and it’s quiet. It’s a gentle female voice and I always think it’s my grandmother.
Bread, A robin flew into my house one morning, l thought of the old superstition that said, if a robin flew into your house, it meant it was bringing a message that someone had died. I didn’t know of anyone that was ill.
At around 5pm that day, my friend’s husband rang… Sheena, his wife and a very close friend of mine had died the previous day. It was such a shock as so unexpected.
@Artangel - Ah - Had not heard that superstition before - but it explains why someone I knew would never, ever, send a Christmas card with a Robin on it - and, if she received some, would not put them on display.
