Heavenly Humor

Polly from Elgin, OR, asked:

Hi Julie,

I recently went to a river canyon campground to spread my sister Sandy’s ashes. The campground was about two-thirds full. While we were building a fire at dusk, a wild turkey began pacing in front of our site. It was so unusual because we have two good-sized dogs who wanted to chase it. The turkey did not go to any other site. At one point, it even tried to sneak up on my husband. Finally, it flew to a tree branch above us and remained there when we retired for the night. The next morning, I discovered the tree the turkey roosted in was the only dead tree around, and the turkey was gone.

My sister Sandy had a nickname growing up; we called her “Bird Legs” because she was so tall and gangly. Do you think my sister’s spirit was showing up for us with that turkey?

Thanks for your insights.

Polly

Hi Polly,

Of course, your sister Sandy sent that turkey and was laughing as she watched you all react to it! The spirits of our loved ones in Heaven have terrific senses of humor, and it shows when they send signs to let us know they’re around us.

These signs usually include something that resonates with a shared experience or memory, whether it’s an animal, flower, song, picture, coin, manipulating a light, computer, cell phone, or other electronic device. The fact that you called Sandy “Bird Legs” is a perfect example.

When you think, “Sandy must have sent that turkey”, trust that thought. It’s the first thing that will come into your head. Too often, we doubt the thought and discount the message our loved one’s spirit is sending.

Your turkey campground story will make a great addition to your family’s personal archives.