Oh Lion, I had a wonderful time reading your post. Thank you for taking the time to share. I am a believer...
But...You didn't tell us about your DIL and the hospital. Is everything Okay? Saying a prayer for her anyhow.
Keep sharing about Robert with us. It is so refreshing and sweet.
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Lion, I love these stories. And it's always such a joy to hear your voice.

I'm an avid believer that our loved ones enjoy keeping that connection alive, often in a new and fun way. I've definitely been noticing more "Mom-moments" recently, since my brother was diagnosed with cancer - in my fear I've been crying out to her for help, and I can definitely "feel" her presence these days. Little things, but I know they're her way of touching me with her strength and love.

My sister in law has a family inherited kidney disease and has been on dialysis for about 4 years (she's 47). This has taken my husband's mother, 3 aunts, a brother and his older sister. His other sister (who lives in California) is also on dialysis. One nephew has already had a transplant (in his 30's) and another nephew has been fighting a losing battle for the last few years. My husband is the only one of 5 children that doesnt have the illness.

Joni had a series of heart attacks about a year ago and had to stop work so she moved in with us. Her heart and lungs are only working at about 24-35% capacity and it's hard for her to fight off infections. She "caught" something and was running a fever for the past day or two -- Wednesday her blood pressure was 73/50 at the doc's office so they called the ambulance and rushed her straight to ICU.

She's doing much better and her pressure is up. They gave her 3 pints of blood yesterday so her color is back a little. I would imagine they will keep her thru the weekend at least.

This is such a terrible illness, and August is a rough month anyway for my husband, since in August 2001 he lost his older brother (he was 58) then two weeks later his older sister (she was 60) and then a few days later our son (un-related causes) and now his baby sister is in the hospital --- of course you know what's going on in the back of his mind

but thank you for asking about her -- and I know your prayers help

Eagle Heart - I'm sooooo sorry to hear about your brother. I haven't been in the forum much lately and wasn't aware of it

but I'm so glad your having "mom-moments" It's such a peaceful feeling -- knowing they're still here with us during these times

(((((( HUGS ))))))

Lion, thanks for your thoughts and hugs. I'm so sorry to hear about family's losses. I'll keep your husband and you and your whole family in my heart-prayers, right here alongside my brother.

Lionspaaw, great to hear from you again! I had been wondering how your life was going.

Because of his illness, Robert couldn't always summon the clarity he needed in life. However, once he shed his body and the chemical imbalances that plagued him, his soul became clear as a bell. (Actually, it always was, but he was unable to express it.)

That's why he still hangs around -- to say, Hi, this is the "me" you always knew was there.

I completely agree Meredith

and just for those poo phaa'ers - I still have the rental car and the radio has yet to turn back on

I believe whole heartedly in our loved ones coming back into our lives when we need them most. I believe they simply move to another dimension, not in our sight but we know when they are near.

One thing I think is interesting is how people react when you tell them something like this. I would love to have told the people at the Toyota dealership that the Camry they have is a very special "vehicle" - as it was able to allow Rob to communicate with me -- CAN YOU IMAGINE what they would have said about me behind my back Yet the same people would tell you that they believe in God and go to church every Sunday.

So why is it so hard for them to believe in an afterlife?

Isn't that what religion is all about? Believing that there's more out there than living, dying, buried and that's it.

If you can believe that there's a higher power that watches over us -- why can't you believe that there are angels and loved ones doing the same