Years ago when my mom died, I had a special message put on her headstone. I was opening a fortune cookie today and it had almost "word for word" what I had placed on my mom's headstone! Do you think that means anything?
Also. when I had the headstone made they put the wrong bird on it, I wanted a bluebird. It came back with a cardinal instead and I decided to leave it be. (When she died (cancer) a cardinal flew in the tree and it was kind of funny bc I said "mom, when you get over to the other side - send me a message." She loved birds & animals).
Has anyone else had similar experiences after the death of a loved one?
2006-08-19 18:14:07 · 9 answers · asked by Lake Lover 6 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I don't believe it's a coincidence. My mom loved cardinals and to this day I still think of her whenever I see one. I think the fortune cookie thingy was a great way for God to let your mom send you a message.
Before my grandmother died, she said she would always be looking after us.
One time I lost a book and couldn't find it anywhere. I asked grandmother to help me find the book. When I walked into the den, it was sticking out from under the couch just enough for me to see it. I know she did that.
If it gives you peace of mind, then it's okay, no matter what other rude people are going to say to you. Losing a parent is a tough thing to handle. Even after several years.
2006-08-19 18:29:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My grandmother was Shawnee tribe, and I was the only grandchild that had any interest in her old ways. Strangely, I'm the whitest one outside, but I loved her most of any of her family.
Grandma Kate never had been able to hold her alcohol. On Christmas of that last year, she'd insulted my girlfriend and my brother's gf badly. She'd called them names I won't repeat here, and she'd affronted us badly, too. This was nothing uncommon for her when she'd been drinking, so we took it in stride. Just the same, no one communicated with her for a few weeks afterwards.
After the first week, I thought about her a lot. For some reason, I kept thinking about a time when she'd rented a cottage soon after my grandfather died, and I'd stayed with her for a week. It wasn't a happy time, but we'd gotten each other past the worst days. We'd talked as adults for the first time, too, and that had been good for both of us. I hadn't been close to her for a few years late in my childhood because of her drinking. She'd been better this week so soon after grandpa died, and I was glad to see it.
Now here she was worse than ever, and right on Christmas. I felt somebody needed to talk to her, but the family had decided to give her "the silent treatment" for awhile to teach her a lesson. She didn't drive, and that was our way of dealing with her drinking. If we don't go to see her, she has no way to buy or get alcohol. This was one of those times.
After the way she'd treated me I owed her nothing, but I kept on worrying about her. It finally bothered me enough that I called one of her friends and neighbors to go check on her. The neighbor soon called back with bad news.
My grandmother had passed away, probably in just the last few hours. It appears that she'd had the flu and her heart had just given away in her sleep. She'd started writing a note, and it was to me. It was given to me a few days after the funeral.
She'd said that she was very sorry for her drunkenness on Christmas and she was also sorry for what she'd said. She hoped we'd all forgive her because she still loved us. She hoped to see us soon, but she was down with the flu and she didn't want to pass it on to any of us. She'd closed with asking me if I still remembered the week we'd rented the cottage, just a month after my grandfather had died. She'd been thinking about that a lot for some reason, but she didn't know why.
I don't know why we'd both been thinking of something at the same time that we'd been through many years ago, and at a very bad time. Surely, neither one of us wanted to remember that time just after grandpa died. I have no idea why I called her neighbor right when I did, either, but I'm glad I did. Otherwise, it's likely no one would have found her for a long time.
I believe in signs and that everything happens for a reason.
Peace and love.
2006-08-19 19:05:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,..of course...It really means what you want it to mean..and the fact that it is almost too coincidental,...makes you wonder if someone is trying to communicate with you..but we are alseep when we are in the grave...the dead know nothing, and it tells us this in the bible....but sweet memories...ECCLESIASTES 9:5-6
2006-08-19 22:39:38 · answer #3 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but I was on drugs ...Kinda cool what you experienced though
My dad says we pay more attention to things when we have something major happen.
2006-08-19 21:59:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could it be your powers of persuassion is at work here....sometimes when you will something so badly ...when you want something to come so true....it happens..just like that........sorry about your loss...kinda curious as to what was written on your mom's headstone...sincerely, cardiacgerm
2006-08-19 18:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by cardiacgerm 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a coincidence, don't get too worked up about it. Dead people don't talk - silly.
2006-08-19 18:19:04 · answer #6 · answered by Alley S. 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no i had no experiences, i doubt its a message.
2006-08-19 18:37:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
shes missing you and telling you shes happy
2006-08-19 18:20:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
What does your gut tell you.......
2006-08-19 18:27:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋