my mom is close to death, she keeps seeing and talking to my dad who died 20 yrs ago. is this possible?

Answer 1

Yes, I think it is possible. I have worked with patients who have seen and spoken with a loved one (while I was present) when they were close to death. I also have been told stories of close family members who had similar experiences.

I don't think that any of us dies alone. I think we are greeted by loved ones and are helped to transition into our next existence.

I don't know if you are familiar with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. She is known for her ground-breaking research on death and dying. She wrote a book called The Wheel of Life. These were some of her thoughts at the conclusion of her book:

You should live until you die.
No one dies alone.
Everyone is loved beyond comprehension.
Everyone is blessed and guided.
Dying is nothing to fear. It can be the most wonderful experience of your life. It all depends on how you have lived. Death is but a transition from this life to another existence where there is no more pain and anguish.
Everything is bearable when there is love.
My wish is that you try to give more people more love.
The only thing that lives forever is love.

I hope you can find some comfort in what she wrote. My thoughts and prayers go out to you tonight.

Answer 2

I've lost a lot of people. We all deal with it differently. If it hurts that much to talk about it right now, then don't, because what are you doing? Hurting yourself. When it is right, you can. Whenever I think about my daughter (4 years ago) or one of my best friends (6 years ago), or my ex's mom (2 years ago), it hurts. There are sometimes I just bust out crying when I'm alone, but, I almost always feel better after I do. I try to remember the good times, all the things that were right and made me happy, and I focus on that... that at least I had those happy times when I did, instead of nothing but misery my whole life. I'm not happy that it ended like it did but I'm lucky to have had them for as long as I did. I hope that you can come to a place in your life where you find something that works for you. It isn't easy, but it can happen.

Answer 3

She's talking to a hallucination. For her it's real, and if it gives her comfort and joy, that's all that matters at this point.

My dad died last month; during his last weeks he told my sister (who lived in the same town as he) that my uncle had been by to visit him. My uncle died in November.

That same uncle, when he was sick, would talk about that day's visit with my aunt, who hadn't been by yet that day.

If I die slowly, I hope I have similar hallucinations, maybe of my mom. I'd rather indulge in a fantasy than spend my time thinking about what I haven't accomplished yet, or worrying about my family going on without me.

Answer 4

First of all, I'm very sorry. Second, yes that is very common. When my grandmother died from cancer she was seeing her mom and dad. That was about 5-6 months ago.

Answer 5

very possible it has been recorded that people close to death have seen their loved ones waiting for them in a bright white light, supposedly come to take them to the next place. depends what you believe but let her carry on without hinderance it may be her way of going peacefully. i lost my mum last year and my thoughts are with you

Answer 6

Yes it is. Many people in the last stages of death will "see" passed loved ones. It is her time. I only hope it is all real and not dilusion.

I am sorry for you.

Answer 7

Yes, it's possible. I've encountered such experiences from many people who were close to death.

Answer 8

Yes it is. When My grandpa was dieing he kept seeing his wife who died 38 years before he died. He also would call me by her name. I'm sorry for you.

Answer 9

I believe that she is in transition and your dad is walking her thru it. How beautiful is that?

Answer 10

Of course its possible.