First visit from beyond...

AgentScully · Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 5:57 am Post subject: First visit from beyond...

I thought I'd take a few minutes and tell you all about my first visit from beyond...So pull up a chair, sit back and relax! Smile

When I was growing up, I never really thought much about death. That is, until the summer of 1996. I had only been out of high school for a year when this happened, but I tell you, it changed the way I looked at life after death.

I went to school with a really nice girl named Robin. We had gone to school together from kindergarten, all the way up through graduation. The summer after we graduated, she and I did quite a bit of running around together, including with a guy friend of ours named Chris. Chris and his family had moved away from KS to TX when we were in 9th grade, so we only got to see Chris during the summer, when he would come up to visit. Well this particular summer, the 3 of us were inseperable. We did so much together! About a month before Robin died, the 3 of us went to see the movie "Independence Day." I remember us driving home after the movie, in my car, with the windows down, laughing all the way! Not a care in the world, you know?

On a Friday night, I was working at the McDonald's in my hometown. I got home after work, and my mom told me that Robin and Heather (another friend of ours) had stopped by to see if I wanted to go with them to the Johnson County Fair. Mom had told them I was working, so she doubted I'd be able to go. Three days later, on Monday, I received a call that Robin had died. She just fell over dead in her bedroom that morning. Months later, a tumor on her pituitary gland would be the named as the cause of her death. It was really weird because I never had anyone close to me die before, so I wasn't real sure how to feel. I felt sad at not getting to see her that Friday night. I thought for the longest time, "Why did I have to work that night?" I still can't remember the last thing I said to her Sad

I moved out of my parents' house in March of '97, which was about 7 months after Robin died. The first weekend I moved out, was when the visit happened. I had gone to bed, not expecting anything strange to occur, but oh man, what happened! lol...I was in bed asleep, and all the sudden, I hear laughter in my head. Well just before Robin died, she gave me a picture of her, with one of her bows. She was really into archery, and the picture was of her wearing some western clothes, and she was holding one of her bows. So I'm asleep, right, and the next thing I know, Robin is standing in front of me. It's weird because when you sleep, you're laying down, but there's no doubt that I was standing up (do you suppose this could have been astral projection?). As she's standing in front of me, she looks just like the picture she gave me - wearing western clothes, but she's not holding a bow. I can only see her from the waist up. I remember this really bright white light behind her, and her hair was sorta blowing in this slight breeze. It was weird because she looked so good, you know? I remember at the funeral, she didn't look very good at all. Her hair looked like crap, and that was so NOT her. She always did her hair and make-up, and she always looked really nice. So anyway (lol)...she's standing in front of me, and I can literally feel tears pouring down my face, and I feel so calm. I remember half chuckling, and I said, "You're real!" It's like, I had no doubt that she was right there with me, in that moment. After I said that, she too sorta chuckled and she was like, "Uh huh!" lol I have been told I said other things out loud that night, but I don't recall anything else I said except for one thing: I told her I loved her, and she said she loved me too. I think that's why she came back to see me...to tell me she loved me (as a friend, lol) and that everything was going to be ok. The next day, my roommates were like, "Who were you talking to last night?" I said, "Robin! Didn't you see her?" They hadn't seen anything! lol One of my roommates said, "I was going to get up and see who you were talking to, but something just told me to stay in bed, and not say anything."

Well that was my first brush with the paranormal, and I must say, it has totally changed the way I look at life and death.

Hope I didn't put you to sleep! lol Laughing

Heidi · Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 6:07 am Post subject: Thanks for sharing

I enjoyed hearing of your experience Scully.I know your glad to have had this visit from Robin.So no worries,you didnt put me to sleep...lol Razz

~heidi

AgentScully · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 5:40 am Post subject:

What an unbelieveable experience, Jody! Your story really moved me!

In reading about the relationship you had with your father, it reminded me of my mother. She's still alive, but she and I didn't have a good relationship while I was growing up. She and my sister don't even speak, nor is mom on good terms with her own mother. There are going to be things in our lives that we don't forget, but we must forgive. I have realized that over the past few years. I really hope my sister, grandma, and mother can all come to terms and at least be civil to one another before it's too late, you know?

I also believe that we should tell people every day that we love them, because you never know when it will be too late. I found that out the hard way! I had a friend pass away unexpectedly last June, and I know she knew how much I valued her as a friend. I miss her dearly, and I can't believe that it will be one year, on June 29th. It's important to always say what you mean. Smile

Thank you for sharing your story, thoughts and wisdom!

AgentScully · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 5:44 am Post subject:

That is SO wild, I was just thinking to myself the other day, "I wonder if anything significant will happen on the 29th?" lol Smile

Her birthday was on May 6th, and it's weird because I received an email from another friend in regards to friends and friendship. Actually, it was about the finale for the TV show "Friends." It was written by a man who was good friends with this guy while they were growing up, and at one point, the friend had to move away. They lost contact, but the author writes about how he one day felt the need to call this friend and see what was up in his life. He learned that the friend had died...that's when it went on to say how you should always say what you mean, because you never know when it might be too late. The timing of that email was somewhat significant - probably because I had been thinking of my friend on her birthday, and that's the day I received it.

AgentScully · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 5:30 am Post subject:

I'm not really sure if this is considered a sign, but have you ever tried automatic writing? I've read a little about it, and tried it a little after my friend died. I tell you, at first, I was skeptical, but some of the things that were written, were things I could not have imagined. Also, from what I've read, it's not unusual to get nothing your first few attempts. That's why I was surprised to actually be able to make out words LOL I'm not sure who the words were coming from, nor was I sure what to make of them.

I have watched paranormal programs that have actually recorded what appeared to be voices from something unseen. It was totally freaky! lol Yes, it would be nice to actually have something "concrete" to reassure us that what we experience isn't just our minds playing games on us! lol Smile

Heidi · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 9:33 am Post subject: thanks for sharing

Thanks for sharing your story and I would also like to know more about automatic writing...

-heidi Cool

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MariettaHunter · Mist Joined: Feb 27, 2004 Posts: 194 Location: Marietta

Scully - Thanks for sharing .. 8 waves of chills immersed my body as I read it..(yes I counted:-) that's a remarkable story. Some people that are close (I think at least) really force themselves upon you in dreams with a comforting message whereas others are merely passerbys. This is one of those that really wanted you to know she was ok. I've had similars that have meaning like that but others were just kinda like a "hi, howya doin'" sort of thing. You're very fortunate (I think again) for this experience based on the few directs that I've had.

MariettaHunter · Mist Joined: Feb 27, 2004 Posts: 194 Location: Marietta

SG - you (again!) are dead on with automatic writing. True AW is a form of channeling and in all actuality a mild form of possession - in text book form, that is. Buit the creative side of the brain as well as repeated writing motions more than likely are the source. These writings can be interpreted in many forms depending on the source, the subject and what you "want" to read/believe and or see. I'm not sold on AR (yet) but I think it's a "sensitive" area to say the least.

cautious skeptic MH Smile

AgentScully · Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 5:39 am Post subject:

I think you're also right about automatic writing. Actually, I believe it can work, but it's like you said: the mind has capabilities that have yet to be understood. What's that saying? "If something is too good to be true, it probably is."

I consider myself blessed for Robin paying me such a visit. She was one of a kind! I miss her dearly, but I know she's in a better place, and I'll get to see her again someday Smile

Isn't it ironic how experiences such as these, can change the way we feel about death and dying? I never really gave the matter much thought, and this happens, and I'm thinking, "Gee, death isn't so bad afterall" lol

MariettaHunter · Mist Joined: Feb 27, 2004 Posts: 194 Location: Marietta

re: I think children, much like animals, due to their innocence and conceptions not quite formed yet of this world, have a higher perception of what they sense and see.

That is a huge statement and I totally agree. My 9 yr old is very in tune. Get this - we have tons of division, multiplication cards, uno cards etc. around the house. Written on the outside of a box on the porch I saw "209" and had seen the number at other times during the day, either the time / number on the tv news etc. that made me go.. "hmmm". Next morning I'm in the bathroom and my 3 yr old slides a 2 and a 9 card (uno) under the door! I didn't even know she was awake..TOTALLY freaked me out. I was like - damn!

AgentScully · Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 6:16 am Post subject:

I totally agree with what you guys have said about kids and what they can sense. Isn't it amazing!

I'm not sure if anyone else was like this or not, but I can remember asking funny questions about heaven when I was little. LOL For example, I remember asking my dad about heaven one day, and of all things to ask, I said: "Can you drink Kool-Aid in heaven?" lol I was dead serious too! I don't recall what he said, but I'm sure he had a good laugh when I wasn't looking Laughing

Then there were questions about what you looked like once you got to heaven. "Do you wear clothes when you get there?" lol

On a side note, I'd hate to be the one to have to tell a child that his or her mom/dad isn't coming home anymore...you know? There was a program on cable one time about some tornadoes that killed several people. They interviewed a lady who's sister had been killed, leaving her to look after her sister's small daughter (I'd say she was about 4-5 years old.) You could see this lady and the little girl interacting with one another, and you could see the little girl drawing pictures. The aunt said, "What are you drawing?" I don't recall what the little girl said, but she said, "I'm drawing a picture for my mommy!" She didn't really understand that her mommy wasn't coming home, you could tell. Then the aunt said something like "Well, be sure to show it to her," and the little girl said, frustrated, "I go talk to mommy but I can't HEAR her!" (this is the part that just broke my heart!) The aunt said, "Oh, but she can hear you." I tell you, that really tugs at your heart strings!

MariettaHunter · Mist Joined: Feb 27, 2004 Posts: 194 Location: Marietta

Touching. Not sure how you go about telling a child, I guess you just speak from the heart like that. My daughter will say "I'm psychic" and try to prove it with numbers games, or "what am I thinking" stuff. She even tries to "read my hand" - ahh the joys they learn in government schools! However, sometimes it's alarmingly and uncannily accurate but of course I blow it off. Maybe it's because we're "wired" the same way or she plays on emotions or details. When she tries to hypnotize her younger brother I put the brakes on Smile

I think she learned it from Scooby Doo because she says "Watch the yellow coin of gold and you will do as you are told". I know my mom about flipped when she saw me doing it to my siblings when I was a kid, hence is why, I put the "brakes on" her. No need for zombies:-)

MariettaHunter · Mist Joined: Feb 27, 2004 Posts: 194 Location: Marietta

b-i-n-g-o again SG!

I hate posting non-content posts so here's more.

One big thing me and my kids have together is the ol "Don't even think about it!" Yes, it's probably just about being a parent, knowing their thoughts and what the events of the day hold but when they pull it on me "Don't even think about it, Dad!" (Turning the tables on me) I say "What" and when she nails it, I smirk and say "Don't be doing that to me". So she kinda "gets it" and it is just the beginning of her apt. I do blow it off and at the same time let her know that, yes, she does indeed.

AgentScully · Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 5:53 am Post subject:

I sure have gotten a chuckle out of the kiddie stories LOL

SG - I can totally relate to what you said about our destinies being mapped out for us. Sometimes it's hard to accept, but I definitely think that everything happens to us for a reason. When you mentioned your kids being afraid of something happening to you because you're flying to GA....ever since J died, I get nervous when people tell me they're taking long trips in the car. It's weird! I never used to worry about people like that, but now I do. It's like, if someone tells me they're taking a trip by car, I always tell them to be careful. I always mean it, but now, it's like I REALLY, REALLY mean it. Sometimes, I think we try to control fate, when in reality, we have no control over it whatsover. I guess that's why I don't think everything is an accident, you know? It's odd how fate can deal it's hand when we are least expecting it!

MariettaHunter · Mist Joined: Feb 27, 2004 Posts: 194 Location: Marietta

I think it's always good to tell people that as well. To - "please be careful.." and mean it or even "have fun.." and mean it. Sometimes I'll tell a person that; an acquaintance or a co-worker and although it may be a little uncomfortable or odd to either them or me - they know I REALLY mean it too, if at one time during their trip that thought comes back to their mind and they remember me saying it then my deed is of worth. Think about it - we even tell ourselves those sayings at heart and it circles in our psyche and I believe does help. Fate..destiny, I digress.

"If you choose not to decide you still have made the choice" - RUSH