Our Loved Ones Are Still Here — And They Want to Stay In Touch

Growing up, I was surrounded by stories of relatives returning after death: my uncle's rocking chair moving on its own, my aunt's uneven footsteps in the hallway, a ball of blue light rising from my great-aunt's body, circling the room, then vanishing at the moment she passed. So when my own first spirit visitations came — two grandparents visiting me in dreams to say goodbye — it didn't feel strange at all. I had grown up steeped in a deep belief in the afterlife, rooted in both these family stories and my own faith.

Years later, my brother-in-law Senad passed unexpectedly. Sitting quietly one day, I heard him say, “Tell your sister I'm okay. I'm FINE!” Then, just two years later, while my sister was still grieving, the unthinkable happened: my beloved husband Greg crossed over after a year-long illness. Since then, he has been communicating with me in creative ways you'll read about in my forthcoming book. His body may have died, but his spirit is alive and thriving — still here, watching over our family with love.

After Greg passed, all that I had to do was sit, be still, and wait for the messages from Spirit. They started pouring in, and often it was with a directive to “tell Sue I'm looking out for her” or “tell Bob I'm happy he found a new wife.” Or, “Tell my mom that I'm okay.” But the spirits don't just give messages, they come with evidential information: the tattoo on the right forearm, the corn cob pipe that's been passed down for generations, the turtle figurine gifted from grandma just before she crossed over.

One thing is clear: our loved ones want to continue to be in relationship with us. My dream is to make that possible for everyone who wants to establish communication with their loved ones in spirit.

Mentors & Teachers: Rev. Joe Shiel · David Kessler · Simone Key