signs?

my dad passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly just over five years ago (8.6.03)

on the day of his funeral, we were in the limo on the way to the cemetery and for the first time we heard "calling all angels" by Train. Keep in mind, this is not a very popular song but even 5 years later, I hear it all the time, on the radio at my office, in the car, in elevators, at the doctors, grocery stores etc. I would say that 8 out of 10 times either on my way to the cemetery or on the way home, I hear the song (no joke)

I see this as a sign from my dad, letting me know that he is there with me.

Anyone else have signs from loved ones who have passed?

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Certain songs remind me of particualr people who have passed away (I lost quite a few friends very young). I usually hear these songs when I'm thinking about them a lot. The songs, like you said, aren't popular anymore so it's unusual to hear them. I totally believe it

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My father also died suddenly and unexpectedly. The day after he died I was home with my sister. We were just so incredibly upset and sad. The door bell rang and a man with a bouquet of flowers was there. He asked me to sign for them. We had gotten several arrangements for the family so I thought nothing of it.

When I read the card all it said was "I love you. Love Dad"

Both grandfathers are gone, so there no longer is a "Dad" in our family. My sister and I couldn't believe it.

I called the florist and it turns out it was sent to the wrong address.

Or was it?

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Posted by isabelle2137

My father also died suddenly and unexpectedly. The day after he died I was home with my sister. We were just so incredibly upset and sad. The door bell rang and a man with a bouquet of flowers was there. He asked me to sign for them. We had gotten several arrangements for the family so I thought nothing of it.

When I read the card all it said was "I love you. Love Dad"

Both grandfathers are gone, so there no longer is a "Dad" in our family. My sister and I couldn't believe it.

I called the florist and it turns out it was sent to the wrong address.

Or was it?

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My Grandma died 15 years to the date that my Grandfather died. I definetely took that as a sign that she missed him terribly and he missed her.

Also when we were cleaning out her apartment I was finding thank you cards all over the place. I took that as her saying "thank you for taking care of me"

I also found different prayer cards with St Anthony. St Jude and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal who were all saints that I prayed to when she got really really sick.

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Exactly one month after Rogan died my watch stopped at the exact time I gave birth to him. I took it as a sign that he was watching over us.


BTW, I took it to a jeweler to have the battery replaced or be repaired and he told me there was nothing wrong with it and the battery was fine. It's been working perfectly ever since.

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I believe that there are signs or reminders from loved ones.

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All these stories just gave me chills

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My dd was born year to day that my father passed. How the heck could that even be planned. Could have happened any day...why that day

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I believe in signs. Many people I know who have lost loved ones have told me of some very interesting signs. I'm not convinced that there are signs from my grandparents, who are the only family I've lost but I often get a feeling that my grandmother knows my DH. I lost a friend when I was 12 and I think I would have been too young to understand any signs and now I would not know what signs to associate with her. Maybe I have to open my eyes because a sign from that friend would be wonderful.

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I definately agree! DH and I lost a close friend last year and I believe we get signs from him all the time. I also believe that I get signs from my uncle who passed too. I agree, if you open yourself up, you will see them

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my uncle died tragically in a scuba diving accident..he was 34..and I believe he said goodbye to me in my sleep..I had a dream several days after the funeral..he was waving and said I love you..a couple years later I had the same dream with my grandfather when he passed

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a few weeks ago, i lost my job...a few nights later, i had a dream my FIL was laying down, just holding my hand...i think he did that to tell me everything is going to be ok

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I was sitting in ICU with my grandmother last night (she is fighting for her llife right now) and I was watching HGTV, all of a sudden the TV turns off (there was no one there to touch the remote) I got up to turn the TV back on and it was on a totally different channel- Family Feud was on which my mom loved so I watched it!

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I lost my dad suddenly 8 months today. I ahevn't had too many dreams with him in it. About a week or two ago, I had a dream. In it, I could not see him at all, but I was in my room sleeping and he was hugging me and holding my hand. I said to him, I can feel you hugging me. And in my dream I was aware that he was no longer with us.

I took this as if he is still with me and watching over us.

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My mom used to pick up pennies from the floor all the time. Before she left us, she told us that when we see a penny to pick it up, because it is her saying hello.
I have started a penny collection now.

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Hello,

Your dad helped in 9/11? I lost my cousin there, he was a firefighter, part of Brooklyn's Ladder 132. RIP Sergio Villanueva, our family's hero.

About the signs....it's been 5 years since I lost my mother to Breast Cancer. Most people in my family have had dreams about her here and there, but I, her own daughter, never had(except nightmares soon after she passed)...until just a few days ago.

See, my brother and I haven't really opened up to each other and spoken about our loss in all these 5 years. It seems we both had this idea in our heads to appear strong to everyone...hide it so that our grandparents don't see our pain and feel worse, make it easier on everyone by pretending we're ok.

Because of this, I spent the last 5 years depressed and not recognizing it. 6 months ago, I lost my cousin to breast cancer as well, and re-visited all the memories and pain of my loss with going through losing her. I finally realized what I was doing to myself. One day I was in the book store, and I happened to see a book called "Motherless Daughters". That, I feel, was my mom's first sign. I bought the book right then and there and read it the next few days, and began to understand what I was going through. I decided, that in her and my cousin's honor, I'd become pro-active and do something about my grief. I began my support group for anyone who's lost a parent (which you are welcome to join).

Just a few days ago, I had my first amazing dream with my mother. She was in a summer dress, all white, walking towards me. The dream felt so real...the happiness I felt, the hug I gave her with all the intensity and joy in the world. I spoke to her and everything!

Then came the sign from my mother...in the dream I look to my side, and there's my brother, and he can't see her, he can't feel her there.

I knew what my mom wanted, I had to speak to my brother. The next day I opened up to him and for the first time, we spoke about our loss. I know my mom is happy that I am better, but my brother isn't, and I need to talk to him and let him know it's ok to face the pain, to go through the grief, and eventually, to let go.

Isn't that amazing? That dream was so real...I really felt the hug, heard her words, saw her face. She warned me, my brother still can't.

It was amazing...even when they're gone, they are out there, watching over us, helping us along our way...my 2 cousins are doing so as well. My family has experienced many amazing signs, this was just my own personal one...the signs you hear about, sometimes, don't seem real...until you experience one of your own, and then you finally understand.

In case you'd ever like to join the support group, this is our page:
http://www.meetup.com/Motherless-Fatherless-Daughters-Sons/

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Every so often my son who is 2 1/2 will start talking about my parents. Today he gave me a baby bottle can and told me to give this to my parents in the door. He brings them up often. My mother just passed away in August and my father 7 years ago. He only met my mother 3 maybe 4 times but I guess he has heard me talking about them.

One day my son turned to me for no reason about two months ago and said "your mommy and daddy are on vacation".

I think they have been here and coming through my son.

I don't know if any of that makes but thanks for reading it.

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I don't have any of my own stories to add, but I'm truly amazed by those I've read here. They give me hope I also pray for the grace to be open to any signs that I might receive.