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littlemissmartypants

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10. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father.

Thu Oct 3, 2019, 12:06 PM

Oct 2019

Having been at the bedside myself several times, as part of my work, when people have passed on or were about to pass on, I can tell you that what you are reporting is somewhat common. Some attribute it to spiritual reasons while others interpret it as a reflection of the neurological and metabolic changes that accompany dying. I say whatever gives you the most comfort would be the interpretation I would follow. Again, sorry for your loss with hope you find comfort in the memories your dad left behind. ❤

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My father died on June 18th of this year - he was just shy of 87. [View all] Pendrench Oct 2019 OP

No way of knowing. redwitch Oct 2019 #1

Hi redwitch - thank you very much. Pendrench Oct 2019 #2

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Hi Chin music - thank you very much for your kind words. Pendrench Oct 2019 #9

My dad passed away in March. He was also 87 mn9driver Oct 2019 #3

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Hi mn9driver - thank you for your response. Pendrench Oct 2019 #7

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I believe that toward death, the person hovers between the two planes. woodsprite Oct 2019 #8

Hi woodsprite - thank you for sharing your story. Pendrench Oct 2019 #13

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. littlemissmartypants Oct 2019 #10

Hi littlemissmartypants - Thank you very much. Pendrench Oct 2019 #14

My dad was 69 MFM008 Oct 2019 #11

Hi MFM008 - thank you for taking time to respond to my post. Pendrench Oct 2019 #15

thanks TIm MFM008 Oct 2019 #24

You're very welcome. Pendrench Oct 2019 #25

I have 'felt' ghosts since I was 8 yrs old. I have had visits from demigoddess Oct 2019 #12

Hi demigoddess - thank you for your reply to my post. Pendrench Oct 2019 #16

My grandmother was with my grandfather when he died in an institution applegrove Oct 2019 #17

Hi applegrove - thank you for sharing your story. Pendrench Oct 2019 #19

Vibes to you in your loss. applegrove Oct 2019 #20

Thank you - he was a great guy. Pendrench Oct 2019 #22

I cried all night the night my mom died. She had been sick for a while. applegrove Oct 2019 #23

Hi applegrove - You are correct, we all grieve differently, and I imagine that one day tears will Pendrench Oct 2019 #27

Hospice workers see this all the time and know that usually death is imminent. There are Karadeniz Oct 2019 #18

Hi Karadeniz - Thank you for replying to my post. Pendrench Oct 2019 #21

Shortly before my sister lost her power of speech, she told me she heard our Dad talking to her Siwsan Oct 2019 #26

Hi Siwsan - thank you for replying to my post. Pendrench Oct 2019 #28

I'm convinced I heard from my father, just after he died Siwsan Oct 2019 #32

The author David Kessler Kitchari Oct 2019 #29

Hi Kitchari - thank you for your kind words. Pendrench Oct 2019 #30

DMT Locrian Oct 2019 #31

Hi Locrian - thank you for sharing this article! Pendrench Oct 2019 #34

sure - good book here Locrian Oct 2019 #37

Excellent - thank you! Pendrench Oct 2019 #38

This is a very common phenomenon. MineralMan Oct 2019 #33

Hi MineralMan - thank you for responding to my post. Pendrench Oct 2019 #35

I think it will be impossible to pin down what those phenomena MineralMan Oct 2019 #36

Pen: Bretton Garcia Oct 2019 #39

Hi Bretton Garcia - thank you for your reply. Pendrench Oct 2019 #40

Strong natural family bonds help most of us, mostly Bretton Garcia Oct 2019 #43

Though historical reference to actual exemplary fathers is useful too. Bretton Garcia Oct 2019 #44

Thank you for sharing your story, and your belief as to the meaning. guillaumeb Oct 2019 #41

Hi Guill - thank you for responding and for your kind words. Pendrench Oct 2019 #42

Gil: if the "creation"/ or nature explains most of life? Bretton Garcia Oct 2019 #45

Yes, many religions do anthropomorphize their experience. guillaumeb Oct 2019 #46

Yes. A manlike God is partly a familiar handle or reference for men. Bretton Garcia Oct 2019 #47