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ICI Grief (The Rebel's Hike)'s avatar

Thank you for that compliment! And what a lucky lady to have a son like him.

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nancy knox-bierman's avatar

2 nights before big Texas snow, I noticed a caterpillar crawling up the outside wall. That morning he was still there, too cold to make it to the plants. I scooped him up and hastily placed him in the dirt on an inside plant, hoping to get him warm. When I came home from work, he had crawled up the houseplant leaf and was working on his Chrysalis. On Monday, I can home from court and the shell was empty. As I frantically searched for him, I saw the beautiful, perfectly formed Monarch crawling up a chair leg. The dogs had left him alone. I scooped him up and walked to the end of the block (away from the community cats) and clapped with glee as he flew away.

I think sometimes THEY need to connect. It has been 4 years since Troy died. I no longer cry every day and my life is good, however it sure doesn't hurt to see a Monarch fly off into the sunlight.

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ICI Grief (The Rebel's Hike)'s avatar

Thank you for sharing this! You are such a good soul. My experience would be much different without you on this journey with me. You helped me notice, connect, and believe in the miracles. 💙

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nancy knox-bierman's avatar

Back at you my friend. we witnessed each other's healing.

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Bellatrix's avatar

First of all, I love your line about the self brain surgery, how neat! I’m going to try your trick of falling asleep! Thanks!

Whatever is going on with you I think God is blessing you with comfort and blessings that only He can control and only you understand. I think God knows you need this and He provides it. He is so loving and you are so faithful. You have a unique relationship and as God knows every hair on your head he also knows what brings you the most comfort and joy. Love you, my friend. Thank you for praying for me!

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ICI Grief (The Rebel's Hike)'s avatar

Thanks, Bellatrix. You are probably right that it isn't actually Morgan's spirit, and I must need these things to continue coping. The line about the self brain surgery is actually that Doctors. Let me know if my trick works for you. ❤️‍🩹

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Laura Kasner's avatar

So lovely to hear this story Joan.

Days after my father passed away (2004) my cell phone was on my nightstand. I was still awake. Suddenly it lit up like a call was coming in. But there was no call. I just accepted it as God letting me know my father was there in His kingdom.

Daddy didn’t accept Christ until he was older (40’s I think). He witnessed to many before he passed at the age of 84. 🥰

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ICI Grief (The Rebel's Hike)'s avatar

You get the shock and wonder then. Thanks Laura!

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