Miraculous Moments : True Stories Affirming that Life Goes On

by Al-Chokhachy, Elissa

• ISBN13: 9780738721224
• ISBN10: 0738721220
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-08
• Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd

Summary

Does life go on after death? Will we ever be reunited with loved ones? Does love ever die?Heartfelt testimony to the everlasting human spirit can be found in this wondrous collection of true stories from people who've seen, heard, and felt love from beyond. Laugh along with the husband who enjoys one last April Fools joke from his deceased wife. Rejoice with the family who are reassured by the presence of the father and husband whose life was lost on September 11, 2001.Told with courage and warmth, these vivid accounts-hugs from family members who've passed, sightings of souls leaving a body at the time of death, encounters with angels, near-death experiences, and even visits from the spirits of beloved pets-offer hope, reassurance, and comfort to anyone who is mourning a lost loved one or has ever wondered about life after death.

Author Biography

Elissa Al-Chokhachy, MA, RN, CHPN, is a certified hospice nurse and a fellow in thanatology. The author of two illustrated children's books to help with loss and grief, she is the recipient of the Dr. William B. Stevens Award and the Boston College Alumni Award for Excellence in Nursing.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xv
Introduction	p. xvii
Signs	p. 1
Special Delivery	p. 2
Roses	p. 4
L'Dor V'Dor: Messages from Generation to Generation	p. 5
Baba's Field of Flowers	p. 10
My Traveling Companion	p. 12
Our 9/11 Hero	p. 14
Through the Eyes of a Cat	p. 19
The Quarter Man	p. 20
The Missing Bucket	p. 23
A Birthday to Remember	p. 26
The Moose Sighting	p. 29
Blackbird Has Spoken	p. 32
Having Fun in the Sun	p. 34
The Blue Heron	p. 38
A Clear Sign	p. 42
The Light	p. 45
God's Love	p. 46
Giff's Comforting Light	p. 48
Beams of Love	p. 51
The Final Gift	p. 56
Peace	p. 61
Visions	p. 63
For My Dad, with Love	p. 64
Tanika	p. 68
A Mom's Love Lives On	p. 70
A Promise Kept	p. 72
I'm Still Missing You	p. 75
I Remember Mama	p. 78
Brilliant in Sepia	p. 80
Little Grandma	p. 83
April Fools	p. 84
Dad at the Drive-In	p. 87
Smells	p. 89
Morning Toast	p. 90
Eagles and Roses from Dad	p. 93
Loving Presence	p. 97
Waiting for the Tulips to Bloom	p. 101
Sounds	p. 105
Tenderly	p. 106
Lyeva	p. 109
No Need to Worry	p. 111
Ninety-Nine	p. 114
Maternal Serenade	p. 117
Birthday Shopping	p. 120
A Farewell Visit	p. 121
Safe Arrival in Heaven	p. 122
Sisters	p. 125
Symphony of the Heart	p. 131
Touch	p. 139
The Kiss Goodnight	p. 140
A Memorable Hug	p. 144
A Friend for Life	p. 148
Mother's Hug	p. 150
The Gift	p. 153
A Comforting Presence	p. 159
A Last Hug from Mom	p. 163
A Sense of presence	p. 167
Gifts from Big Daddy	p. 168
I Am Always with You	p. 171
The Rainbow Follows the Storm	p. 172
Time to Move On	p. 175
Dreams	p. 179
A Comforting Call	p. 180
My Prayers Were Answered	p. 183
In His Own Way	p. 187
Grams	p. 190
A Night of Remembering	p. 193
A Surprising Goodbye	p. 195
Transition	p. 197
Forgiveness from Dad	p. 199
Bumps in the Road	p. 203
A Chance to Say Goodbye	p. 207
Comforting Reassurance	p. 211
Grandpa's Goodbye	p. 213
Farewell for Now	p. 214
Saying Goodbye to My Dad	p. 216
A Family Affair	p. 218
A Day of Remembrance	p. 220
Still Watching Over Us	p. 223
It Will Happen	p. 226
Angels	p. 231
Daryl's Angels	p. 232
An Angel in Uniform	p. 235
Somebody's Angel	p. 237
A Kind Messenger	p. 239
Eric's Angel	p. 241
My Guardian Angel	p. 243
Queen of the Castle	p. 245
Papa's Bringing Me the Moon	p. 248
Near-Death Experiences	p. 253
The Other Side	p. 254
Going Home	p. 256
Something Beyond the Physical	p. 260
Babe, Don't Leave Me	p. 262
The Circle of Life	p. 269
The Circle of Life	p. 270
My Beloved Baba	p. 272
Steffan and the Unicorn	p. 278
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