Elaine from Raleigh, NC, asked:
Hi Julie,
My parents passed away within 10 months of each other.
My father’s passing was difficult for my mother. She had Covid and even though she thought she’d recover, she wanted to be with my father in Heaven.
The pandemic prevented valuable family moments. I couldn’t travel to see my parents before they became ill and I regret not spending more time with them.
At the end, I was able to be with my mother at the hospital when she told the nurses that my father and some angels were around her.
I now know my mom was not alone while passing to the spiritual world. She was with my dad, angels, her parents, and other family members.
Did she suffer while in the hospital? Is she now reunited with my father like she wanted?
Please ask my mom to forgive me for not going to visit when she asked me to and tell both of my parents that I miss them every day and love them.
Thanks,
Elaine
Hi Elaine,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your parents.
You are absolutely right in believing your parents were surrounded by angels and the spirits of deceased loved ones and pets as they transitioned. In fact, no one dies alone.
That’s what I discuss in my book Angelic Attendants: What Really Happens As We Transition From This Life Into The Next and it’s validated and corroborated by many healthcare, hospice, and funeral professionals. In addition, Christopher Kerr, MD, found close to 90% of end-of-life patients report seeing the spirits of deceased loved ones and pets in Death Is But A Dream.
Regarding your questions:
– Yes, your mother is now reunited with your dad and all deceased family members, friends, and pets.
– Yes, she did suffer in the hospital and appreciates the care she received.
As for your parents forgiving you for not spending more time with them, they said there wasn’t anything to forgive. They wanted you to know they’re always around you and your family and that they love you very much.
To help you heal, you may want to write a letter (using a pen and paper) to your parents and mention everything you’ve been feeling about your limited time with them and their passing. Include every thought and emotion you can think of and forget about spelling, grammar, etc. Just let your thoughts flow into the words you put on paper.
Once finished, take the letter outside and burn it. Watch the smoke rise toward Heaven and scatter the cooled ashes in your garden knowing your parents are receiving this special gift from you.
I believe you’ll find this exercise to be comforting, healing, and emotionally joyful.