****** my dad - Pop has been not doing as well physically these past few years, but is as sharp as they come.  He will wake during the night by either someone tapping his shoulder, or by my mother laying down next to him in his bed. He said that he can feel not only the bed crease, but can feel their breath on the back of his neck.  The 2 small children many times are either up by the head of the bed or simply at the foot of the bed, merely watching him. Sometimes they do run out the door and down the hall

Did you hear the deceased or hear something associated with the deceased?  Yes
      Describe:  Although I have felt my mother's presence many times, this particular time she spoke very clearly.  When I have felt her presence, it is almost like a closeness of a body - a presence that is difficult to describe.

      Did the voice or sound seem to originate externally, or outside of you, inside of you, or did you not hear a voice or sound but had a knowing of what was communicated?  for me - the voice was outside of me - very clearly leaving no doubt who it was coming from and that it was directed at me.

      If you heard a voice or sound, was it similar or dissimilar to the voice or sound the deceased made when they were alive?  yes

      How clearly did you hear the deceased?  as clear as if speaking to a person on this earth plane

      Is there any possibility that what you heard was from any other source 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

Did you feel a touch or experience any physical contact from the deceased?  Yes

      Where and how were you touched?  my face - specifically my mothers cupped hand to the side of my cheek

for my dad - the breath of my mother on the back of his neck

      Was the touch familiar?  yes - very warm, soft, gentle, loving

for my dad - loving, comforting, protecting

      Was anything communicated by the touch?  love- understanding

for my dad - love

      Is there any possibility what you felt was from any other source present in your surroundings at the time of your experience?  no for both of us

Did you see the deceased?  Yes

      Describe the appearance of the deceased:  for me - each of the 4 people although I did not see their legs, It was most of their torso, upper body and each person looked the same as they did when they were alive.

for my dad - Many times a female comes to my dad, wakes him and she is standing at the foot of the bed in what appears to be a white or shear long gown. The 2 children will come to him dressed in play clothes

      How clearly did the deceased appear?  for me - absolutely solid

for dad - solid many times, but sometimes transparent

      How much of the deceased did you see?  for me - from the torso up

for dad - sometimes he sees all of the person, sometimes only part of the person

      Did the deceased appear or not appear to be the age at which they died?  for me - the place or age they were when they passed over

for dad - the same

      How healthy did the deceased appear to be?  for both myself and dad - very healthy - and happy

      Is there any possibility what you saw was from any other source present in your surroundings at the time of your experience?  no for both

Did you smell a distinct smell, fragrance or odor associated with the deceased?  No

How long did the experience last?  for me - approx 3 minutes

for dad - anywhere from 1-5 minutes - it varies

Was the beginning and end of the experience gradual or more sudden?  Gradual for both of us

Could you sense the emotions or mood of the deceased?  for me -that of joy and elation

for dad - concern
      Describe:  for me -that of joy and elation

for dad - concern

How do you currently view the reality of your experience:  Experience was definitely real

Describe in detail your feelings/emotions during the experience:  for me - a calm came over me to which I have never experienced before

What other attitudes and beliefs about your experience do you currently have:      Joy
     
Was there any emotional healing in any way following the experience?  Yes
      Describe:  that I had finally moved forward in my spiritual growth, letting go of that which no longer served me

Did the experience give you any spiritual understandings such as life, death, afterlife, God, etc.?  Yes
      Describe:  Seeing my family members, gave me the gift of not being fearful when my time to go is upon me.

Was the experience dream like in any way?  No

Did you see a light?  Yes

      Describe:  the veil was very light and airy and was brighter that the surroundings I was sitting in

Did you have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?  Yes

      Describe:  the connected of all living things and the connection between this space in time is very close

Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience you did not have prior to the experience?  Yes

      Describe:  my intuitive ability has definitely increased and I find it is very accurate.

Did you have any changes of attitudes or beliefs following the experience?  Yes

      Describe:  life is short and how important is an issue anyways???

Has the experience affected your relationships?  Daily life?  Religious practices etc.?  Career choices?  It has made me look at them differently and through softer eyes.

Have you shared this experience with others?  Yes

      Describe:  only a few, but they were equally happy for me that I had had this experience.

Have you shared this experience formally or informally with any other researcher or web site?  No

What emotions/feelings did you experience following your experience?  At first a great sadness that I could not spend more time with my mom - the knowing that this touch of the cheek she gave me was such a gift that God gave

me.- absolutely priceless!!!

What was the best and worst part of your experience?  best - that I saw my family members

worst - that I don't have them here physically to touch and see on a regular basis

Following the experience, have you had any other events in your life, medications or substances which reproduced any part of the experience?  No
       
Did the questions asked and information you provided accurately and comprehensively describe your experience?  Yes
      Describe:  I think so - thank you for allowing me to share this experience.