I had a dream last night about my Grandma and Grandpa. It still brings tears to my eyes, as it took place in their old apartment, where they last lived together, where I spent alot of my childhood and early adulthood with them. My dream starts off where my Grandpa had just died and we were going back to the apartment with my Grandma after the funeral. We were so worried how Grandma would do.
Strange thing is, Grandpa was sitting in his chair talking to us! I remember being so excited that he finally got to meet Alex, as Alex was standing by the arm of the chair chatting away (Grandpa died 8 yrs before Alex was born)! The apartment was just like I remember it too, complete with Grandpa wearing just his undershirt (with pants! LOL) like he always did when he was home for the day! He was smiling his smirky smile and was enjoying all of us being there. I think my other kids were there, along with my mom.
As for Grandma, she kept hiding from me. She wouldn't show her face. She was lying in bed with the covers pulled up over her head. I even asked to see her and she wouldn't come out. Not sure what to make of that?
I do believe that our loved ones can come visit us in our dreams. I'd like to think that they're together again and watching out for us. I know my Grandpa would have adored Alex, gotten a real kick out of him! My Grandma sure did.
I still miss them terribly. I hadn't missed my Grandpa in a long time...but it came back this morning when I woke up. I've been thinking about them both all day. Even if it was just a silly dream... I loved the few minutes I had with them!
Look at me, blubbering all over the place!!!
Happy Easter!
9 years ago
5 comments:
Oh, Rhonda, what a wonderful dream! I know it's sad, but sometimes it can be so comforting to "see" people we love who are no longer with us in body. Your love for your grandparents is so strong, and that comes through in your dream. I'm no dream interpretation expert, but I wonder if your grandma hiding her face was a way of telling you not to dwell in the past, with her. It almost seems like she was forcing you away, to be part of your world, not hers. Again, I'm no expert, but that was my immediate reaction.
I don't just believe, I KNOW our loved ones visit in dreams. For years after my brother died, I would frequently have vivid dreams about him that couldn't possibly be dreams. In one of them, he told me I needed to tell our sister to stop dating the man she was seeing. I told him I'd do no such thing, that everyone would think I was crazy if I started telling them, "Jim says..." Then that man gave our sister herpes. That was when I stopped questioning whether I was just having dreams.
Enjoy those visits, and cherish the extra time with your dear grandparents.
I enjoy these kinds of dreams. It reminds me that those I've loved will always be a part of me. I had a dream just last night of my mom~ we were cooking some big meal together and chatting away.
Blubber away my friend, I will blubber with you.
Thank God for dreams. Really! I lost a friend two years ago. There were lots of unanswered questions surrounding his passing. I dreamed about him many times and remembered them vividly. I got to have some of those conversations in my dreams that I never got to have in real life. I consider that a blessing. Although dreams can make us sad because it awakens the hurt again, it is also a chance to have a little hello.
I totally believe our loved ones who have passed on come to us. Thanks for sharing your dream and sending big hugs!
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