Have you ever dreamt of the dead?
By podqueen
@podqueen (340)
March 10, 2008 3:21pm CST
I know this might seem a strange question to ask but I've once had a dream of my boyfriend's late father, exactly a year after his death. It was a very strange experience as I knew he had passed on but couldn't work out why he appeared to me. I remember people entering the living room and although I couldn't make out their faces I knew who they were. When my boyfriend's late father entered the room I could see him clearly and he was smiling at me, a knowing look, and I remember looking at him confused. As he approached closer I stood up to embrace him and then I heard my boyfriend say "Everything's all right now" and then I woke up. I told my friend of this dream and she said that he came to me in my dream because he didn't get a chance to say good bye to me before he died. It sort of freaked me out at first but then felt "honoured" that he came to say farewell. Anyone else have similar experiences?
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@paulsy (1263)
• Philippines
10 Mar 08
A few weeks ago, my s/o and I agreed that we would visit my dad's grave at the cemetery on his birthday, March the 5th. The day before his birthday, I while I was taking a short nap after dinner, I dreamt about my dad. He was so alive in that dream, and I got the chance to introduce my s/o to him in that dream. When I woke up, I immediately told my s/o about that dream. I told him how I was so proud that they had finally met, and how my dad was so glad to see him. Suddenly my s/o reminded me that we would be visiting his grave at the cemetery the very next day. I was so shocked! I had actually forgotten that we had talked about this several weeks ago! Was that a reminder for me? Considering that I rarely remember any of my dreams, this makes me think that my dad reminded me about his birthday the very next day. What do you think?
@podqueen (340)
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10 Mar 08
I don't know much about what dreams mean but I do feel that the souls of our loved ones will find a way of communicating with us if they need to. I like to think it's their way of letting us know that they're ok (where ever they are) and watching over us. So yes, maybe your dad gave you a gentle reminder, but it's a nice feeling right?
@paulsy (1263)
• Philippines
10 Mar 08
It is a great feeling, because he's been gone for 12 years now and I still miss him a lot!
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
21 Mar 08
Yes, I have dreamed of my late grandfather once. In my dream my grandfather gave me a plastic - i do not know what it contain but he did not say anything, just gave me plastic and then he rode a tricycle and went away.
I was wondering what this dream meant, actually... maybe i will go and have it interpreted.
@enchantedleppard (1541)
• United States
10 Mar 08
Not too long ago my boyfriend dreamt that his dad had come to him in his sleep and was talking to him about life. He passed away a year ago. I really dont think it was a dream- I think his dad did come to him in his sleep and tell him that everything was going to be okay.
@dizzblnd (3073)
• United States
11 Mar 08
It is NOT a strange question. The answer is Yes, and actually, it is quite common. It can happen for many reasons. The reason your friend stated is one. Another reason could be that the one that has moved into the light wanted to let you know they are ok. Sometimes, they have a message for you to give someone else. I feel that it is INDEED an honor to have a visit like that.
Shortly after my husbands grandmother moved into the light, I had a dream that the whole family was gathered. Grandma was in a dress that she always wore. No one but me, it seems, could see her. She moved out from the crowd and came forward to me with a smile on her face, and open arms. Though she did not say anything when she hugged me, I knew she was telling me she was alright.
I haven't dreamed of her since
@podqueen (340)
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11 Mar 08
It's good to know that my question is not a strange one and that others have experienced something similar. It was the first time that it's happened to me and it's not like I woke up and remembered the dream but was triggered by something my mum said to me the following morning. It was only then that the whole experience came flooding back - almost like a memory jolt. After speaking to my friend about it it did make a lot of sense. At the time my boyfriend's dad went into hospital we were in SE Asia and fortunately managed to get a flight back in time for my boyfriend to see his father before passing away. I wanted to accompany him but he wouldn't let me (for his own private reasons) and I didn't want to intrude. So yes, I do believe it was his way of saying good bye.
