In 2002, I published my first book, A Second Chance to Say Goodbye. I was able to find guidance and gather information with the help of the spirit world. Through the years so much has changed, yet the message of this book remains the same.
In twenty years, my life has changed in many ways. I was divorced and raised two wonderful children as a single mother. I took care of my mother as her health declined, and I sat by her bedside as she died.
What has stayed the same is my dedication to Spirit. My path is to teach the understanding that there is no death and to heal those who are grieving. The soul and the connection you share with those you love does not die. As a medium, I have sat at the bedside of the dying and been privileged to watch the celebration of the world beyond as the soul rises in love and light and then is embraced by his or her spirit family.
Recently, I took a trip to North Carolina to drop my son off at college. While there, I took a few days to sit by the water and enjoy the warmer weather. My friend Barbara had been urging me to re-read A Second Chance To Say Goodbye with the hope that I would release a second edition. Because of the suffering in this world, she felt its information was once again needed. This was the perfect time to re-read my book. By the time I finished reading it, I realized Barbara was right.
I sat and reflected on the world around me, a world that is caught in a pandemic with death all around us. The fear of death and the fear of losing a loved one and never getting the chance to say goodbye are overwhelming us. Although I felt that I needed to update parts of the book, I realized that the message of this book is needed more than ever.
If you have been fortunate to sit by the bedside of your loved one and watch her transition into the light, know that she knew you were next to her and heard your goodbyes. If goodbyes could not be said, know they were understood. For those who were not with their loved one at the time of death, whether because of a sudden death or visitation restrictions, know your loved one was not alone. The spirits of their loved ones were there to help in the transition and lead their souls into the light.
During the pandemic I have spoken to many people whose loved one was quarantined at the moment of death. Their guilt was overwhelming because they imagined that their loved one had died alone. But when I listened to the stories told by the spirits, there was a common thread. The one who was dying was never alone. Someone sat with them. Whether it was a deceased spouse, parent or child, someone was there. It was also very common that the spirit of a pet sat close, waiting for the last breath. When the last breath came, the spirit was set free, and a blanket of love was sent from above to those left behind to grieve. During my sessions I help my clients feel this blanket of love, and in this book I will give you the tools and the understanding to also feel this connection.
The message of this book remains the same: “Death is the end of a life but not of a relationship.” The relationship between souls does not die but instead continues through time and space. I share the second edition of this book with you with an open heart, with my deepest hope that you can truly have your second chance to say goodbye.
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