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Offline Halo

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« on: May 04, 2007, 09:03:59 PM »
Have you ever seen a ghost?  I mean a real spiritual being or apparition or something clearly from the beyond, not of this Earth?  

Just curious.  No, I haven't.  Believing in spirits or having other spiritual experiences is not the subject of this thread.  Just seeing, as in, seeing is believing.  Maybe at a seance?  At a haunted house?  An abandoned farm house way out in the country?

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« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2007, 09:09:45 PM »
My AP rounds sometime hit things that I do not see. :D

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« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2007, 09:10:22 PM »
i saw a zombie at frisches. The guy had to of died 5 years ago and no one told him. it was gross.

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« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2007, 10:52:02 PM »
One time I slept with a goat...oh wait, you said ghost.  forget the goat thing then.


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« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2007, 11:04:16 PM »
My wife will 'feel' the presence of our two kids who were killed in the car wreck, now 20 months ago.  I've never felt that presence, but she can identify which kid it is and how they are feeling.  Sometimes it's only one of them and she knows exactly which one.  It generally happens out of the blue and is an extremely powerful feeling.  One time it stopped her cold as she was walking as our son had 'hugged' her to the point she couldn't move for a minute.  She was especially close with our youngest daughter and Christina seems to visit more often, but at times she'll notice that Chris is there and Andrew is standing behind her.

I'd love to have that feeling, to replace the dead empty feeling I have instead.

The night of the accident after we'd already heard our son was dead but while we were racing to the hospital where our daughter was, my wife all of a sudden stopped crying briefly, sat up and said she felt Drew inside her.  She hadn't felt Christina's presence.  About 20 minutes later, before we got to the hospital, the same thing happened, and she now felt both of them in her chest.  It was so terribly sad, and it was all it took to tell me that Chris wasn't coming home.

Not sure that's what you are asking, but that's as close as I've come.  I do believe my wife when she says it, because it is such a strong feeling when it occurs.  She'd thought they'd stopped 'visiting' her for a number of months and then it happened again and will a happen every so often even 20 months later.

I guess there is some small comfort in that.

We belong to a group called Compassionate Friends, that is made up of parents who've lost kids.  About 3/4ths of them have had similar experiences to my wife.  Some say they've actually talked to their lost kids.
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« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2007, 11:18:20 PM »
Well they say that amputees some times "feel" their old limbs. So it doesn't surprise me that your wife "feels" your kids. Women seem to be more intune to that kind of stuff then we guys are. Then again we did not have a life growing inside of us for 9 months. I have always been intrested in this subject.

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« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2007, 11:33:23 PM »
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Originally posted by Guppy35
My wife will 'feel' the presence of our two kids who were killed in the car wreck, now 20 months ago.  

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I'd love to have that feeling, to replace the dead empty feeling I have instead.



Dan,

I never knew about this, as it probably happened while i was helping to take care of a relative that died about the same time (Alzheimers) that has to be the worst thing you could have ever faced.  I truly am sorry, I don't have any kids but I can only imagine!
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« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2007, 12:02:37 AM »
You know, Dan, I remember reading about someone who lost a sibling to a car accident.  Ill have to dig it up, but the family sensed the same things that you've mentioned.  In a few instances, they noticed pictures....digital and all...coming out blurred.  After some examination via Photoshop like programs, they realized that the "blur" was actually a faint ghostly outline of their brother.  It was really an amazing read.

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« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2007, 12:43:58 AM »
I saw some things in the 60's I could tell you about, man.
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« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2007, 02:20:10 AM »
Sorry Guppy, didn't know.
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« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2007, 06:36:50 AM »
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Originally posted by Ack-Ack
One time I slept with a goat...oh wait, you said ghost.  forget the goat thing then.


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« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2007, 06:51:05 AM »
Guppy,

I remember speaking with you about this in a previous thread several months ago.  It grieves me that you have had to face such a loss.  Every time one of my sons walks out the door to go somewhere I have a moment of dread, fearing what "may" happen to them.

As I stated in that other thread, I have known several people who have had experiences similar to your wife's.  In every case, it was a positive one, and gave them great comfort.  In the case of my brother-in-law and his wife, both experienced the presence of their lost two year old son.  At about the same time, my grandfather passed away.  When my wife related  the story about my brother-in-law's experience to her, to get the benefit of her insights, she sat in shock for a moment, hand over her mouth, and with tears in her eyes said that she had had a similar experience with my grandad.

I could relate others, but that really is not the reason I'm posting.  I would like to offer you some comfort.  I have thought about those incidences quite often over the years, and being of a religious upbringing, have tried to relate them to what I believe about what happens after death.

It is "not" the end.  I have seen enough in this life to convince me that there is a loving God actively involved in the events of our lives.  These encounters are "miracles,"  sent in love to provide comfort and HOPE in a time of loss.  While you may not have experienced the same things that your wife has, I firmly believe that they are meant for you as well.  Take comfort in that, and the next time she experiences the presence of your children, hold her close, and accept this as a sign that your family's separation and loss are not permanent.

Regards, Shuckins

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« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2007, 08:05:12 AM »
I believe the spiritual realm is more "real" than our present existence. While we are unable to perceive it, other than rare brief glimpses, I think those who have gone before are more able to be aware of us. Having lost loved ones I have often felt that if I could only see proof of the supernatural my lfe would be much easier. So far, such is not for me and I continue to exercise faith.
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« Reply #13 on: May 05, 2007, 08:20:40 AM »
I went though a time when I was confident there was no God.  Last year my cousin "buddy" passed away of lung cancer.  The night he died I had a dream where he came to me and said "goodluck mike".  I woke up, and within 5 seconds, my family got a call from my aunt, telling us he just passed away.  What I felt was overwhelming.  Emotional, that I just lost a very close family member, and also a spiritual awakening.  My cousin Buddy lived his life by the Bible, and I know this happened for a reason.  I thank him every day for what he has shown me.
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« Reply #14 on: May 05, 2007, 08:25:55 AM »
Guppy-  What you and your wife have gone through is something no parents should ever have to experience.  I'm so sorry for your loss.  I believe that everything happens for a reason, whether that reason is obvious, or it doesn't make sense at all.  Be well....

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