Mary Signs

A few people wondered and asked me if i received any signs yesterday (March 22nd - the day my Mary went to Heaven)...... I usually do every year, but actually, my signs have been all month. Lil gifts I received that had hints of her presence in it.

I did receive this cardinal advertisement for a necklace from bradford exchange in the mail yesterday.... 🤔 And a random Houston Rodeo membership card (not my name on it though) to my address here on Long Island and lil Niece Emma's Rodeo pic. 

One thing I loved about my Mary is how much she loooooves babies, always has since we were kids. It's comforting to think she is with Emma. — feeling blessed.

Celebrating with Lavender Love

In honor of Mary's loving life and what a blessing she was to me and so many others, I'd like to cherish her memories and send her love by releasing a lavender balloon tomorrow!

Hard to believe tomorrow will be 6 years.....

Thank you Mary for confirming my faith and giving me so much even from your heavenly home ~ I love you forever my sweet sister attached to my soul!

Visit from Dad - No Doubt

20 years ago today 9-9-13, my dad was called to heaven.  I always remember this day and honor my dad with thoughts of love, admiration and pride.  I was so lucky to have had him for the 24 years of my life.

I don't go around with my head down and sad with grief,  I smile a smile pure from my heart because I have memories to cherish, a life to celebrate and a knowing that he's not really gone.

There are signs everywhere, all the time, always reminding me.......

TODAY  I received an extra special sign, but it was more than just seeing it - I FELT it!  I felt my father's presence.  It's hard to explain unless you've experienced it, it kind of takes your breath away for a moment and you feel extra extra special and nothing else matters in those moments.  You feel like you've been given a kiss from an angel, a gift of love from above.  It's magical, a kind of divine feeling.  A rush of pure love.

The first sign I captured today before noon walking in NYC on 15th Street heading towards Union Square - a large beautiful white feather right in my path:

That would have been enough for me today, but that wasn't going to be it......

Another sign happened on my train ride home as I'm relaxing in relief that the craziness of today was over a random song started playing on Pandora that made me look at my iPhone to see what it was - it was then that my eyes burst open with amazement and my eyes began to well up with tears.... A song called "You and Me" from the album Family Tree  was playing - with pictures of both a red bird and a blue bird in a tree.....
It was a sign - my dad was with me.  Then all of a sudden the song ended with the words..."I'm so proud of You!"  
These are words my dad would say to me often, even in a random visit back in March 2007. (see blogpost:  Signs from Above)

As if that was enough excitement for one day.... the very next song blew me away:

The song "Free Little Bird" from the album "Catch the Moon" started to play.    This free little bird song reminded me of my Mary who is free now - free from the pain.  The little girl on the cover reminded me of Mary and the moon is something I am in constant wonder over.  I believe this song was a sign that Mary was showing me - she is with our dad - with him watching over me.

As I'm typing this blog, my heart is swelling up with tears - tears of joy - to receive these signs is the most beautiful gift in the world.  To know that two of the most important people in my life are not really gone at all - on the contrary, they are with me, all the way to my soul.

It'a a beautiful world we live in when we open our heart and believe. I open my eyes and truly see..... have a little faith and live life as its supposed to be - HAPPY! 

Birthaversary - hehe

August 6th, My birthday has always been a celebration - Mary and I had always combined our special days together.  Well, we still celebrate her birth, and now we celebrate my marriage.  YES, I got married on my Birthday, making this day even more happy!  It's a Birthaversary! I can't even begin to tell you how magical this day was this year.... signs of love from above EVERYWHERE! I was giggling all day.  I am so blessed.  I cherish all the love in my life!

My loving mother in law found this perfect picture for us - what a precious gift!  

3-22-13 - Cherishing you Forever

3-22-13

5 Years in Heaven

We love you Forever Mary!

Mary Day

I have decided that this day is the official  

"HONOR and LOVE Mary Day"!

March 22nd, 2013 - 5 years ago today Mary left the earth but never our hearts.

She is here, there and everywhere, continuing to shine her light through me to YOU!

To honor my Mary, every year I buy a new lavender candle for their healing powers.
Did you know that there are healing powers in Lavender?
We all know lavender is a wonderful aromatic for everything from hair to sheets but it is also a great source of healing.
The herb eases muscle pain, but lavender can help many physical and even mental ailments.
Lavender is generally used in two forms, as an herb and as an essential oil. In herbal form, it is ground up and made into tea. But lavender’s oil is its claim to fame.

I also buy my Mary some flowers on this day - I always make them yellow or lavender. I chose yellow because they remind me of Mary - Now I know why! After googling what yellow flowers mean - I instantly found this:

Per Mary M. Randall (LOL - of course its a Mary)...The yellow flower color meanings are that of cheerfulness, enthusiasm, truth and clairity and are understandably associated with sunshine or rays of light.

Well.......this year I decided to do something different:  I'm going to buy a red balloon and let it go!  I've shared this with my friends, family and soul sisters and am amazed at theabundance of loving support.  My FB page has blown up with red balloons and so much love!

Birds of Love

The days before any "special" day associated with my dad, I always seem to notice unusual occurrences that would be considered signs.  Signs that my dad is near.  Something inside me just knows it.  I don't look for these signs and I don't expect them.  They just happen....

On Sunday, 9-9-12 the day before the 19th anniversary of the day my dad became an angel, I felt a presence around me.  It was a beautiful day, just after noon,  I was walking my dog Honey on the trail around my home.  It was quiet with no'one around.  Just me, my Honey dog and my thoughts.  The birds were tucked away wherever they go after their morning song.  All of a sudden out of no where, I heard the familiar chirp chirp chirp flying behind me, getting closer with each chrip.  Before I had a chance to turn around, I saw it, it flew right over my head into the tree right beside me - my precious cardinal!

I felt a wave of love....

Immediately after my lil red friend landed next to me, I saw a beautiful Robin flying straight at me from the other direction, almost eye level.  One lone Robin!  I couldn't believe my eyes.  He landed in the tree on the other side of me.  It was rare to see a Robin this time of year, they are all gone for the season.

 I was surrounded by love....  I felt it! 

Then, as I look down the path, I see 3 birds hovering over a small puddle of water.  I thought maybe they were morning doves as I see them around often.  As I got closer I saw they were pigeons. Very special pigeons with white circles on each of their wings.  I see alot of pigeons in NYC, but never ever ever on my walking trail here on Long Island. Never!  There was something special here.... I felt it.  Well, Honey scared them off of course but I was in a state of peaceful bliss from these unexpected visits.

I thought to myself, "this is going to be a wonderful day!"  

As Honey & I continue our walk for a few minutes longer we decided to turn around and return home.  As we got closer, I could see those same three pigeons on the grass under the tree right outside of my patio.  They waiting for me!

Loving Dad Forever

In LOVING Memory of the greatest dad! 19 years ago today he became my angel! How lucky I was to have had him for my dad ~ I am who I am today because of him! (well my mom had some help in the loving department)..... xoxo

I posted this on FB and received so much love.... I have to share it here.  I'm so grateful for all the wonderful people in my life sharing their love and memories:

Mary's friend Melissa M:
 I remember this day. :) I found a picture of all
Of us when you came
To brown wood ! I think you were 16! :)

cousin Jessica C:
 He looks so much like grandpa combs! He was such a nice guy; just like grandpa in that way too!

cousin Brian C:
 He was really a great person to be around... I'm thankful for having been able to spend some time with him that year.

Sister in-law Susie B:
 That's a great picture! What a lovely tribute to him!

my friend Danielle G:
 And he had an angel for a daughter ... Xo

friend Jonathan D:
Stylin' with the Pat Magees shirt!

my SSS Jen D:
♥ Thinking of you SSS!

friend Mary S:
♥ ♥ ♥ your way...

cousin Rachel G:
Awww sending ♥ your way!


sweet friend Sally P:
 prayers and thoughts are with you and a Big HUG too

Happy Birthday Mary

Mary Mary my sister Mary

How I love you so....

Your children were here to celebrate your Birthday with me

this was so special you see....

On this day it was not only you we celebrated

It was my 7 year anniversary....

Off to the church we went

A speech I was to give and a coin I was to receive...

On this special day ~ your Birthday Mary

your kids heard me speak and gave me my coin....

Lucky lucky me for them to see!! Happy Happy Birthday sis!! What a day for me....