I've had some experiences lately within my family, and I thought I'd share them with everybody. My Grandfather died about 10 years ago, and my grandma 8 years ago this september. Lately, my mom (searching) has been getting visits from grandpa, and my grandma has been walking with me part way to school this past week and a half. I gusss that grandpa comes back in my mother's half-asleep-half-awake times, just when she's about to doze off, and they've talked a couple times. On my way to school in the morning (I walk) I have to walk by this pond that lies in town. As I go by the pond, for the past week there has been a sandhill crane standing on the edge of the pond. When I continue walking, she follows me. (i've come to the conclusion that it's a "she", as i Believe it's my grandmother.)
Yesterday morning, when I walked by the crane, I said "hi Grandma, how ya doing?" And she actually turned and looked at me!
I just wanted to share this little story with everybody, and I think that she's watching out for me and probably the rest of my family.
Love, JoAnn

Dear Angel - JoAnn,

That is a very nice story. I definitely think the crane was there looking out for you and maybe your grandmother was able to take that shape to reassure you that she is with you. I feel a peacefulness from you about this. It is so nice to know that life doesn't really end and that people we love are still with us.

I hope your grandmother will visit you often. And I hope both grandfather and grandmother will visit you mother, too.

Much love to you both,
Dolphin2

Hi angel 2004,

I really love your story. I got tingling goosebumps.

My father visited me in a dream 2 nights ago. When he visits, it's like he's never been gone - its like hes always here.......(he passed away 10 years ago, too).

Peace

~N.

Dear Jo-ann,
Thanks for sharing your experience with us.It gives a lot comfort
to know that death is incapable of separating
us from the dear departed.
from zodiacstudent

Yes knowflakes, I would like to say that my deceased mother, who passed away in 1996, visits me occasionally in my dreams,and we talk like old times...
... and I know she will always be by my side when I am in trouble, especially , financially, as she was well aware how vulnerable I was/am in that area. .
And everytime I see her, I know my troubles will ease up, or better yet go away, ... and they do...!

Greetings ~*angel_2004*~

I loved your story and felt a great sense of peacefulness while reading it.

I THOHT you might enjoy knowing about Crane.

Crane's keynote is longevity and creation through focus. It's cycle of power is year-round~~during daylight. It is a symbol of justice and longevity and one of many solar symbols. The Crane is a bird of water and is one that will help teach you expression of your feminine energies. The Crane can also provide clues to past life experiences. Excerpts from "Animal-Speak", by Ted Andrews.

Follow Your Heart Down the Yellow Brick Road
Pat

------------------
Copyright 2000 Pat C. Myers

Hi KnOwflakes!!!

*She Virgo Leaps into the conversation *

Pat--What fasinating info on the Cranes!!!

I thankyou for that--I knOw Joanne will lOve it!

The day the crane first appeared was the day that Andrea graduated from preschool.
I was driving across the bridge--the one Joanne referred to--on my way to graduation---and suddenly a horrible feeling of sadness waved over my soul.

I was wishing that Mom and Dad could be there to see Anj. finish preschool.
She is my little Leo---my Mom was also a Leo--and Mom died 52 days after Andrea was born.
The whole time I carried that child I was nursing Mom--and losing.
Tough tough times.

Anyway --right after that wave of sadness washed over me---and I started to cry 'cause I miss them both so badly---a Sand Hill Crane flew across the hood of the car.
Huge--stately--dignified--- gigantic wing span.
Immediately I KNEW it was Mom--and she was letting me knOw she was there.
Later that day--Andrea and I saw her again.

It seems whenever somthing is in upheaval around here--that bird shows up.

Having her appear to Joanne at this time is most timely and moving as she has been in crisis now for a while.
She said she thinks Mom has been whispering in her ear on how to fix her problem.

I'm sure she has---Mom loved Joanne so much.

Your info shows how appropriate a choice a Sand hill Crane was for Mom to choose when she wants to 'oversee us'

Dalelouise-- Last Saturday--Joanne wrote the most beautiful letter of apology to Mark. It made me cry. And I think Mark feels soooooo much better!!!!
It does not fix everything at church---but it certainly sets our family on the right path for healing.
She told him how sorry she was and that she loves him more than anything--and that it is really Joe she is mad at.
That kid! Just when I am ready to run screaming into the night over her--she does somthing that makes me want to stand on the tallest building and yell "that's MY Child!!!"
Like starting this thread to share the crane with all of you!!!

Ah Joanne---I love you!!!

Peace my friends!!!

Dani

Dear JoAnn,

I am glad you started this thread. Now your mother has shared a bit more of your story about grandma and I do believe she is with you.

It was very nice to hear about the letter you wrote to Mark. You are a very strong person to do that and I am sure it was deeply felt and is very much appreciated.

Dani, I am glad you shared the information with us and I know you are very proud of JoAnn.

May everything start coming together with joy and happiness in your family.

Love and Hugs,

Dolphin2

Bless You.

Love,

Dani