tom Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 My partner passed away October 27. One of his daily routines for many years was to make sure our answering machine was turned on whenever we left the house. He was an attorney and he had clients, etc. always calling him. Anyway, he could be pulling away from the house and he’d go back to make sure that the machine was turned on. We had many discussions about why this was so necessary. If I forgot to do it he’d get on my case. I could care less that the machine was always turned on. The second week after his death, his son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter stayed with me for the weekend. Several times when we returned from being out the answering machine was turned on and there were messages. I didn’t turn it on and I just thought that his son did. He also hadn’t touched the machine. This happened each time we left the house throughout the entire weekend. I kept turning it off and then it would turn itself back on. The following week I made sure the machine was turned off because his voice was on the machine. When I came home from work several times, the machine was turned on. I thought I was going crazy. This never happened all the years we were together. One day I just decided to make sure the machine was off and when I got to work called the house. The machine was on and his voice was answering the calls. I don’t know what this means but some friends told me it’s his way of letting me know he’s still around. In some ways that’s very comforting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresag Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Hi Tom, Many of us have experienced similar phenomena. I choose to believe that my father was communicating his enduring presence, and many others believe the same about their loved ones after these experiences. It seems that, universally, people find these occurrences comforting. And that is a beautiful thing. Peace to you, Teresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Thank you for sharing your experience. For us, this is such a scary time - at times. Stories like yours reassure us that life and love go on. Margaret and Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaf Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Yes, I believe......... Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 That's awesome. Glad it gives you comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I think that is beautiful Tom. I hope you continue to get messaages throughout your journey on earth. Keep your heart open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Thank you for sharing this, Tom. I find such comfort in the idea that I will be able to let those I love know I am still near. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Very Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 the hair on my neck stood up reading this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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