Believe
As we grow older we gain wisdom through life experiences.
We ask questions and sometimes we get no answers.
Sometimes if we just listen the answers are there waiting for us.
Waiting for us to understand.
Eileen believed. She believed in Heaven. She talked about when her Dad died October 11 1994. She said someone was there for him as he left his life here on earth. She and Mom heard Dad speak to these invisible presences. He told them to go away. Eileen had the strength to tell her Dad that it was ok to go with them. She learned from this experience, she took this wisdom and comfort to heart and shared her story with others.
On October 13 this week, Andy and Mom told Eileen it was ok for her to go. To leave this world as we know it. To be relieved of her suffering and pain. To be free.
The number 13 to many of us means bad luck. But there are those who believe the number 13 to be a symbol of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Special people are called to Him on the 13th. Eileen was born on April 13 and departed on October 13. A special day. Eileen was special.
Eileen is now giving us signs. The first came just minutes after her passing. Andy reached under the sheet over her feet. I wondered what he was doing. He unpinned the rosary beads from Mejorgoria that had been given to her. I said to him what made you think of that? Now? He said, “I don’t know.” But then I knew. She was already telling him what to do. From Above. He laughed and said he guessed that would never stop! Even now! Andy Jr had already taken the rubber gloves. As directed by his mother I am sure! A “Spec” trait.
I have often wondered why we do something out of the blue. Or think of someone we haven’t thought of in a long time. Someone who either has passed or is still here on earth. Subliminal messages? Angels on our shoulders?
Secondly when I was talking to Ray after Eileen had died, he wanted to know what time it had happened. He gasped when I told him they had taken her off the respirator about 11:43. Like someone had kicked him in the stomach. He said at that exact time he had an overwhelming feeling and became overcome with emotion. He knew something was wrong…
Third. On Tuesday after the events of that long sad day, as Andy and Dave and Wendy did their late night hot tub ritual, they were bewildered about Ethan’s unusally relaxed demeanor and concentration on the sky and stars above. Why was he behaving this way? I have a plausible answer. I would like to share with you some excerpts from an email that I received from a special friend of mine, a friend who believes in angels:
“Thank God she is now free to be the angel she was meant to be!! My condolences to those left behind who will miss her physically being there every day; but we know and believe we will all be together one day. Eileen’s soul has developed so tremendously over the past few months, she will most definitely send you signs of her continued love and support. She will go to be with her grandchildren that she cherished. If the children start talking to an “imaginary friend”, or smiling and focusing on a spot in the room, it will be their beloved grandmother. She will make sure everyone in her family is OK with her passing, so look for her signs. Eileen taught us about courage and perseverance, about passing with dignity and grace even in the worse of circumstances. This is her time to be free! Find comfort that she is only a thought away.” ~Joanne
God Bless Eileen.
God Bless Nanny.
God Bless Andy, Andy Jr and Kris, David and Wendy, Bryan and Rachel.
God Bless her grandbabies Ryder, Ethan and Aiden.
Eileen is with Jeff, Robert Allen and Poppo in Heaven and family and friends that have gone before her.
I believe that she will wait for us. We will be together again.
And therein lies our wisdom we gain when we listen. I hope you find strength and comfort in that knowledge.
Donna