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Beautiful experience

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Silverseas1 · 26/07/2023 12:43

I lost both my wonderful parents within the past year. I'm fortunate to have great support from DH and we are a close family although recently the missing them and the heartache has been getting worse.

Last night I had the most beautiful dream. I walked into a room and my mum was there smiling with her arms outstretched and we hugged each other. I looked across the room and my dad was sitting at a table. I walked across to him and he stood up surprised to see me and gave me a huge hug. It felt so real. Then I woke up. Today I feel this was them telling me they are happy and I should be happy too. I can't explain it other than I feel so much better for having had this experience and although I will always miss them I now feel at peace.

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CopperSeahorses · 26/07/2023 12:46

I had a similar experience after DH died and found it a comfort too, I am glad you have been able to take a positive message from this.

HawdMeBack · 26/07/2023 12:50

Your post made me feel quite emotional @Silverseas1 I'm so glad it brought you comfort! I'm lucky enough to still have both of my parents, and as they (we all) age, I'm more grateful than I've ever been for them and their love and support. I'll never take them for granted x

TRexTara · 26/07/2023 13:02

As part of my religion we believe in true dreams, that are sent to guide you. This definitely sounds like one. I think your interpretation is right and your parents are letting you know they are happy and still love you.

prettygreenteacup · 26/07/2023 13:21

I haven't had this as a dream at night but I've often day-dreamed about walking into my grandparents' house (now sold their estate), and having them there in the kitchen sat at a table and hugging them. I can still hear my Granny's voice and my Grandad's thick Scottish accent, and I dream about being back there with them, my Granny having bread in the breadmaker, Emmerdale on the TV in the kitchen, and life how it was when they were alive. I'm so sorry for your losses, I'm glad you had this dream and its a comfort, like my daydream is for me.

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Silverseas1 · 26/07/2023 13:23

Thank you all. I was considering putting this in the bereavement thread then thought my experience is for everyone. Today is the best I've felt since losing them both. Now when I feel sad I will picture my dream and feel comforted knowing mum & dad are happy, well & together again

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Hoppinggreen · 26/07/2023 13:27

That’s wonderful OP.
I don’t think anyone is ever really gone while there are still people around who remember them with love

OldTinHat · 26/07/2023 13:33

That's so lovely, OP. What a comfort.

I had a similar dream recently about my old DDog. He hopped on my bed for a tickle, told me (?!) he was a dog for someone else now, but he still loved me.

Spookily, my DS called to say they've put a deposit down on a very similar pup who was born around the time I had my dream a few weeks ago. I didn't even know he was looking for one. Pure coincidence, but it's made me happy!

LemonLimeDivine · 26/07/2023 13:53

That sounds really comforting OP.

When my wonderful Dad was dying I had a vivid dream about him one night: In the dream I was in my kitchen and heard a noise from the lounge, stuck my head around the corner to see my Dad stood next to the armchair. I asked him “what are you doing here?”. He then held his arms out for a hug and said “I’ve come to say goodbye” before giving me a big bear hug.

The next day my Dad lost consciousness and passed a few days later. I believe this was his goodbye.

Summer2424 · 26/07/2023 13:57

Hi @Silverseas1 that is the most amazing dream to have ❤😔
So lovely you got to hug your parents in your dream and it has given you peace xx

YourMommaWasASnowblower · 26/07/2023 14:07

I had a similar dream about a dearly loved relative and I felt the same comfort the next day. It was like a weight had lifted off me. I’m glad you felt that comfort too. I think they are messages from beyond.

Borntobeamum · 26/07/2023 14:09

What a lovely dream. I too have lost both parents. Dad dies last September and mum died in February. Mum had dementia and hated me because I had a husband and she didn’t. She also accused me of stealing her house, money and rings.

Im feeling particularly sad because I’ve finally got access to her finances and once the house sells, I will inherit from the estate.

This was what mum and dad wanted. However all I dream is mum sneering at me and calling me a ‘thief that just wants to live a gilded life’.

I’d love a dream wheee my lovely mum hugged me. 💔

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Silverseas1 · 26/07/2023 19:45

Silverseas1 · 26/07/2023 12:43

I lost both my wonderful parents within the past year. I'm fortunate to have great support from DH and we are a close family although recently the missing them and the heartache has been getting worse.

Last night I had the most beautiful dream. I walked into a room and my mum was there smiling with her arms outstretched and we hugged each other. I looked across the room and my dad was sitting at a table. I walked across to him and he stood up surprised to see me and gave me a huge hug. It felt so real. Then I woke up. Today I feel this was them telling me they are happy and I should be happy too. I can't explain it other than I feel so much better for having had this experience and although I will always miss them I now feel at peace.

On reflection and when I look back at this thread, I wish I'd added in my dream when I walked into the room mum was 'walking' towards me smiling with her arms outstretched.I want to remember this when the sadness is overwhelming.

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