Experience description:A couple of
days after the death of my fiance in an automobile accident I had a dream in
which I was contacted by her. In the dream I received a phone call while I was
at her place of work. When I was told I had a call by one of her coworkers, I
told the person I would take the call at a phone nearby me. Her coworker told me
"No, you have to take the call here at this phone". So I went over and picked up
the phone and it was my fiance. She asked how her children were doing and I
told her that they were doing pretty good considering. I then told her that this
recent accident made me realize how much I loved her. I told her we shouldn't
put off the wedding any longer and just get married as soon as possible. Then
she answered me back saying "I was just calling to check on the kids. We can't
get married because I'm dead". Then the call ended and I woke up from the dream.
Was this experience difficult to express in words? No
Did
you hear the deceased or hear something associated with the deceased?
Yes
Did the voice or sound seem to originate externally or outside of
you, inside you, or did you not hear a voice or sound, but had a sense of
knowing what was communicated? Originated
externally
If you heard a voice or sound, was it similar or dissimilar from the
voice or sound the deceased made when they were alive? similar
Is there any possibility what you heard was from any other source
present in the surroundings at the time of your experience? no
Was there any possible impairment to your hearing at the time of the
experience? no
How
long did the experience last?a few
minutes
Was
the beginning and end of the experience gradual or more sudden?The
beginning seemed gradual. The ending was somewhat sudden as I woke up from the
dream.
Could you sense the emotions or mood of the deceased? Uncertain
She
seemed concerned about her children.
How
do you currently view the reality of your experience? Experience was
probably real
Please explain why you view the reality of your experience as real
or not real: Seemed to be a
very vivid dream. I don't normally remember very many dreams.
Was the experience dream like in any way? Yes
I was
sleeping and it was definitely in the form of a dream.
What
did you feel (while awake) immediately prior to your experience?
Sad, Confused
Describe in detail your feelings/emotions during the experience:
I was
happy to hear from her, but I was disappointed she didn't tell me she was OK or
that she loved me. She was more concerned about her children.
Was
there any emotional healing in any way following the experience?
No
What
was the best and worst part of your experience? The best part
was hearing her voice again. The worst part was her telling me we couldn't get
married because she was dead.
Has
your life changed specifically as a result of your experience? Yes
Describe: I am reading
the Bible again and going back to church.
What other
attitudes and beliefs about your experience do you currently have?
Dream
Did you have any changes of attitudes or beliefs following the experience?Yes
I am
becoming more spiritual and have a renewed belief in God.
Did
the experience give you any spiritual understandings such as life, death,
afterlife, God, etc.? Uncertain
appeared to be a communication from her, but nothing about life, afterlife or
God was revealed.
Did
you meet or see any other beings other than the deceased? Yes
One
of her coworkers (the same person who gave me the news that she had been in an
accident)
Have
you shared this experience with others?
Yes,
They were happy I had heard from her.
Have
you shared this experience formally or informally with any other researcher or
web site? No
Is
there anything else you would like to add regarding your experience?
Just
would like to say "Monica, I love you and I will never forget you. Love, Ray"
Did
the questions asked and information you provided accurately and comprehensively
describe your experience? Yes