On 12.11.2020 I had a dream which felt like more than a dream, a visit from a loved one. My uncle David stopped by for a visit. His time here on earth was from October 18, 1924-February 25, 2007. I didn’t really understand all the details but I wrote down as many as I could remember upon waking.
Here are the details I wrote down that morning:
I was standing up. The place was unknown. I was holding a cupcake and scraping something off the bottom of it. Seemed like I was scraping off some hardened chocolate, or it may have even been the burnt part too. As I was doing this, a man appeared that looked exactly like my Uncle David. I thought, Wow! How can someone possible look exactly like him. I had to ask some questions and find answers as he was the spitting image of my uncle. The first two questions, I don’t remember what they were or what I said to him. What I do remember saying is me asking him if he has ever been a pastor at a church. The man, didn’t seem to respond. A big part of me felt like this was my uncle all along, from the clothes he wore, his style of glasses, body shape, smile, voice and laughter, everything! I remembered how he loved to telling jokes, and he was really good about drawing you into the story line, a way of making you laugh and smile. He was also about different kinds of puzzles, things that challenged your brain and made you think. After mentioning about him being a pastor, I was given 3 Oreo cookies and then I did not see him after that.
I knew what I experienced was more than a dream. He was there with me. Even though I didn’t understand why or what the message was, a beautiful reminder was given about how our loved ones are still with us even after they have crossed over to the other side. From what I can remember, this was the first time he ever appeared to me in my dreams.
The dream I had just before this one was with my Grandma Stumvoll. This dream was more than a dream. A visit, her presence, a moment so peaceful, calm, loving, serene. I shared this experience in a post called,
Reunited
https://wordpress.com/post/magnificentmeraki.home.blog/3284
Originally published on December 22, 2020, you can read more about it by clicking on the link above.
Visits from loved ones in dreams who have passed are different than the ordinary dreams I have dreamed. There is so much peace, unconditional love (an overwhelming amount of love as if embraced by the light, touch and warmth of God’s love). This is a feeling like no other, something one would need to experience for themselves to really know and understand. There will be no doubt in your mind they were with you during that time.
Another experience I had was with my dad. The post is called,
Meet Me in My Dreams
You can read the post here: https://wordpress.com/post/magnificentmeraki.home.blog/3008
This was originally published on November 4, 2020. You will start to see some connections from the visits and experiences I’ve had during these moments in my life.
Getting back to my uncle David now as there is more to share. On January 10, 2021, his daughter Sherry called to speak with me. I didn’t recognize the number so I let my phone go to voicemail. I think this was the first time I ever remember speaking to her on the phone. She left a message for me and I called her back later that evening.
When I called her back, we had the most beautiful conversation. Prior to the first of the year, I heard she was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. My heart sank when I heard this for my dad and uncle passed away soon after their diagnosis. When she spoke, it was through her faith and trust and God to help her through this season in her life. When I asked what I could do to help, her response was, “Pray.” I did so by keeping her close to me. In my heart. In spirit. In thought. In the light. What more could I do for I knew this was beyond my control, but to simply be there for her through an offering of prayer.
We talked about cancer screening, family, genetics and things she found out. I was told hers was negative for the genetic probability for getting pancreatic cancer (as was mine when I did the screening several years ago.) She called out of love, compassion and concern for our family, me, us, knowing my dad had the same cancer too. Sherry wanted to make sure we stay on top of our cancer screenings, is well-informed and seeking out medical support. Like a guardian angel, she was looking out for the best interest of us.
Cousin Sherry went through a difficult season in her life. Throughout it all, she kept the hope, faith, a positive outlook on life. As I spoke to her, you would have never known she was facing a tough road ahead for her spirit was filled with such joy and gratitude.
After having the dream about her dad David, I wrote down all this information and sent it to her with her Christmas card. She was grateful I took the time to share this visit I had with her dad. She said this didn’t sound familiar or make sense to her at the moment but mentioned that at the right time she will find out more about what this means. Again, she was grateful I shared my experience with her.
Her dad was the Rev. David J. She shared with me his interest in the afterlife and how our loved ones let us know they are still with us. This was so comforting to hear and I hoped to hear connections that were made between uncle David’s visit and how the imagery relates to something in life. I never did hear or find out more from my brave and courageous cousin Sherry, for she went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 07, 2021. Maybe someday she, too, will visit me in my dreams, provide me with a reassurance, or maybe even a laugh or two.
Below is an article I wrote for: Live, Breathe, Alaska, which was published on September 29, 2020. Pause and reflect for a moment. Think about those who have passed on. Whatever the reason our loved ones parted from this earth, remember they are with us at all times. When we open our hearts and our minds, we become more connected, as one with them, knowing they have never left us alone here in this big world.
The “C” Word
The “C” Word
You can also link to the article through my blog post called,
Hearing the “C” Word
https://wordpress.com/post/magnificentmeraki.home.blog/2886
Thank you for taking some time to be a part of my journey, one of faith, hope and healing!
Magnificent Meraki 