Lightening Offline
A few weeks back I had an unusual dream.
A lady who is the mother of some people very special to me appeared to me in the dream and told me she was dying. I remember putting my arms around her and just holding her.
I haven’t seen much of her since we left Victoria. But when we were there I spent a lot of time in their home. In fact, the two girls are the closest thing I ever had to sisters. They were bridesmaids in my wedding.
It hasn’t been easy to maintain contact over the years. The three of us live in three different states. But they’ll always be precious to me. And when we do get together, it’s like the years of separation just fall away.
When I got into town on Wednesday, there was a message on my mobile phone from one of the girls. I phoned her back but I already had a reasonably good idea what she was phoning about.
Her mother had died on Monday.
During the course of our conversation, I shared with her the dream I had had. It blew her away.
It’s like I was given the chance to see this special lady one more time and say my own goodbye. But I still can hardly believe it.
Now we’re heading interstate for the funeral.
So, I’m going to be offline for a few days.
I thought about writing some posts and prepublishing them. But my heart just isn’t in it right now.
I think I just need some time to grieve.
So please bear with me. I will be back soon.
In the meantime, if you’ve been away for Easter, please scroll down and catch up on the few posts you’ve missed.
If you’re so inclined, prayers for safe travel (we have almost 3000km to travel there and back) and that I will have the strength and energy to cope with the funeral and grief of those around me would be much appreciated. It could be a rather draining time for me.
Thanks
Lightening
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So sorry to hear of your loss, Lightening. My thoughts are with you. That dream sounds pretty amazing. It’s lovely that you did get that chance to say goodbye. Travel and stay safe. xxxx
Dreams can be a frightening but wonderful thing. While you dream could be described as a little bit ’spooky’ it did give you that chance to be with this lovely woman that last time.
Take your time to grieve, but don’t forget to smile when you think of this dear lady.
*hugs* take care.
Sorry about your friend. Dream was a wonderful way of saying goodbye.
{{{HUGE HUGS}}} Lightening. Stay safe.
Still thinking of you. And travel safe.
Smootches
Sorry to hear of your loss but glad you had the chance to say goodbye
Take care on your travels
-hugs-
Lis
I’m very sorry to hear of your loss.
That dream thing is really odd, I hope it makes the grieving progress slightly easier for you.
travel safe. God does move in mysterious ways, eh.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that you find the strength and energy to cope with what happens while you are away.
Take care and safe travels. See you when you get back.
so sorry to hear of your loss - wishing you a safe journey and some lovely time spent remembering someone special.
Amazing. So special that you got one last glimpse in that dream.
Safe travels my love.
*gentle hugs*
(((HUGS))) Hon
Travel Safe, I will be keeping you in my thoughts.
I’m really sorry to hear about your friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Safe travelling .
Luv Lil xox
Lightening, that is an amazing story. My father in-law just passed away last Sunday, and have been dealing with the grief and loss ourselves. My heart goes out to you, please be safe during your travels, and I’ll say a prayer for your family and friends.
Sending you all the best for your trip, and much support for the reason of your trip.
I hope the passing was peaceful.
xx
Hello Lightening. I hope you and your friend will be ok soon. My condolences.
It goes without saying that my prayers are with you.
Travel safely, and look after yourself.
May you feel God’s light and love at this sad time.
((hugs))
What a precious dream.
Will be thinking of you. Take care of yourself.
Lightening, be safe on your journey. The dream could have been a sign that you were in her thoughts. I always feel like those I have loved and lost are still with me. All you have to do is open your mind to their presence.
My best,
Dorothy from grammology
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I never dream about people I know or have known. My weird dreams are all disjointed images totally unrelated to anything or even each other.
I’ve also tagged you for a Meme, when you get back. Details are on my blog
Oh wow. My thoughts and prayers are with you. For a safe trip, and for the strength to ‘cope’ with the situation. Don’t be too hard on yourself, and try not to expect too much from yourself.
Take care.
I have weird dreams that come true like that all the time. Scarey isn’t it! I’m just hoping the other weird stuff doens’t come true also. I’ll kill Fran Dresser ( what ever her last name is!) if she gets near my husband again!
An amazing dream.
Sorry to hear of your and your friend’s loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you have a safe trip.
Ps. You are on Top Momma - I guessed it was you by the bright pink !
Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend’s mum. T_T
Travel safely yo!
That gave me goosebumps. Wow. Thanks for sharing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during your trip. God Bless!
Lightening, I was thinking of you this morning and hoping the drive and funeral went as well as can be expected. After reading this post late last week (I think that’s when it was), I experienced a strange thing myself. Driving home from town, I suddenly began thinking about Dad. I found myself thinking about a little speech I’d written for Father’s Day about 5 years ago detailing all the wonderful things about him. When I got home, DH told me Mum had just rung and Dad was in intensive care. He’s fine (I’ll tell you that right now so you don’t worry). He’d suffered a number of serious flatlines where his heart simply stopped for a period of time. It’s different to a heart attack because there’s no damage to the heart tissue. So he’s been fitted with a pacemaker today and should be discharged tomorrow. Isn’t it mystifying and wonderful how our hearts and minds are so deeply tuned into our loved ones that things like this happen. (…actually, I’m not even sure if that’s the reason but it sounds like one explanation).
I hope that everything is going as well as can be expected Lightening. My thoughts continue to be with you xox