
They say our loved ones are always around us. I have had quite a few experiences throughout my life to acknowledge that claim. After my husband’s passing, I experienced the common phenomena of blinking lights and familiar smells. There are two experiences, however, that stand out; My husband was a barber/stylist. He was obsessed with making sure my hair was always styled just so. He would go as far as primping and spraying my hair when I removed my motorcycle helmet after a ride. I guess you could say his motto was “If you don’t look good, I don’t look good.” It always brought about some good-natured bantering among the Harley group. After his passing, I often experienced the sensation of someone touching my hair. It always happened when I was out in public, such as in line at the grocery store, during a meeting at school, etc. I must admit it freaked me out a bit at first. Once I accepted it as Dan remaining close to me and ensuring that I “looked good” it actually brought a sense of peace to me. The second experience was on Jellybean’s first birthday. In case you are a new reader and aren’t aware, Jellybean’s birthdate is the same date as the passing of my husband, April first, albeit twelve years after his death. I have always felt she was a gift from him to me. Imagine my surprise as I reviewed the birthday pictures I had taken the morning of her first birthday, to discover a beautiful circle of light surrounding her. I am in awe of it to this day and believe it was my husband sending his love.

Several weeks ago I had mentioned to my stepdaughter that it has been a long time since I felt his presence around me. One evening I snapped a few pictures of Jellybean as she peeked around the corner of the hallway entrance to the living room. When reviewing the pictures, I noticed a few “specks” on them. I enlarged the pictures and the realization that I had captured something very special took my breath away. The “specks” appear to be little balls of light. Orbs? Could they be orbs? It appears to be five of them. My brother is very ill and his journey back to good health is looking bleaker every day. My brother absolutely loves Jellybean. She has been a comfort to him these past few months as she snuggles with him. It would make sense that Dan and other family members that have passed would choose her to be the messenger that our loved ones are indeed surrounding us with their heavenly light during this time.
