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Hears The Voice
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Unshackled
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I am not much of a believer in paranormal or supernatural activity, but something happened yesterday that I want to share.
My Grandmother was diagnosed with cancer and given 6 months to live. She made liars out of the doctors and their statistics because that was 18 months ago. Yesterday I ate a big lunch late and was drowsing off at my desk when I swear I heard her voice in my head. Rather, not so much her voice, but I felt her presence. It was comforting and reassuring, as if she wanted me to know that all would be OK. It woke me with a bit of a start. I thought it strange and then went about my day.
Two hours later my mother phoned to tell me Grandma had passed.
Arrangements are still being made, but I will likely be traveling home sometime this weekend for the funeral.
Codolences are not necessary. I don't want to bring the mood of the thread down. She had a long, wonderful, purpose-filled life that I plan to celebrate with my family this coming week...and then attempt to emulate for the rest of my days.
Be well all!
My Grandmother was diagnosed with cancer and given 6 months to live. She made liars out of the doctors and their statistics because that was 18 months ago. Yesterday I ate a big lunch late and was drowsing off at my desk when I swear I heard her voice in my head. Rather, not so much her voice, but I felt her presence. It was comforting and reassuring, as if she wanted me to know that all would be OK. It woke me with a bit of a start. I thought it strange and then went about my day.
Two hours later my mother phoned to tell me Grandma had passed.
Arrangements are still being made, but I will likely be traveling home sometime this weekend for the funeral.
Codolences are not necessary. I don't want to bring the mood of the thread down. She had a long, wonderful, purpose-filled life that I plan to celebrate with my family this coming week...and then attempt to emulate for the rest of my days.
Be well all!
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: The Deep South
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Nons, thanks for sharing that with us. And you are in my thoughts today as well.
Like you, I'm not much for supernatural goings on either, but somehow I too have felt this sort of strong presence that you've described, both my mother's and grandmother's
Like you, I'm not much for supernatural goings on either, but somehow I too have felt this sort of strong presence that you've described, both my mother's and grandmother's
Giving up is NOT an option.
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 7,808
Internet is down at my house. The modem I bought to replace an old failing one in July has now failed. Called the provider and they are sending a new one out overnight. What a pain. But the customer service was great. I knew it was the modem already when I called, and she didn't make me repeat all the steps I had already gone through several times. I just told her what I had tried and she said yep, you're right, it's the modem. Son will not be happy but hey. There are books on the bookshelf and pine ones to pick up outside. I'll be using my phone as a hotspot.
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hello weekenders... aaaaand hello again weekers...
Welcome Dobiegirl...
snowdawg - one thing I noticed, the "acid reflux disease" I suffered for many years seems to have been cured since I gave up drinking. I haven't even thought about it until you mentioned alka-seltzer daily. It didn't happen over night. But I have zero reminders of the awful pain I suffered when I was drinking all day every day. Perhaps it was my body telling me to stop it! Now it's pretty happy with me. All of the aches and pains I endured while I was drinking are now a thing of the past. Stupid what we were doing to ourselves.
Welcome Dobiegirl...
snowdawg - one thing I noticed, the "acid reflux disease" I suffered for many years seems to have been cured since I gave up drinking. I haven't even thought about it until you mentioned alka-seltzer daily. It didn't happen over night. But I have zero reminders of the awful pain I suffered when I was drinking all day every day. Perhaps it was my body telling me to stop it! Now it's pretty happy with me. All of the aches and pains I endured while I was drinking are now a thing of the past. Stupid what we were doing to ourselves.
Giving up is NOT an option.
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 7,808
I had all sorts of gastric issues while I was drinking. I was even diagnosed with IBS. It's completely gone now. No doctor ever suggested I try quitting alcohol. I've done some research and now see that the booze was the problem. Poison. That's what it is.
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Midwest
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Bummer on the modem MLD but it's nice that you get a no hassle replacement.
Nons, I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother. You and your family are in my thoughts.
When my maternal grandmother died I somehow knew she was gone before my mom called to tell me. I had spent the night crying for my loss and mom called in the following morning. For a couple of years afterwards I'd feel her comforting presence at times. Things are sometimes unexplainable.
Hi Dobiegirl.
Nice turtle cake there.
Hope work's OK SoberP
Nons, I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother. You and your family are in my thoughts.
When my maternal grandmother died I somehow knew she was gone before my mom called to tell me. I had spent the night crying for my loss and mom called in the following morning. For a couple of years afterwards I'd feel her comforting presence at times. Things are sometimes unexplainable.
Hi Dobiegirl.
Nice turtle cake there.
Hope work's OK SoberP
A simple guy making his way
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maine
Posts: 7,867
Originally Posted by DobieGirl09 
I'm in! This is my first sober weekend that I can remember in a really looooooooong time!!
I remember my first sober weekend and it was an amazing feeling. I had lots of trouble spots but as you learn how to live sober again things get a bit easier.
What are your plans? What support do you have in place? Keep us posted on how you are doing!!!
Ken
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