Happy Birthday Dad - I know your still here!

I just walked Honey with Chad - there were half a dozen robins following us and then 1 vibrant red cardinal that flew in our path.  I said to Chad, "Wow I haven't seen the Robin around lately, what a sweet treat this is!"..... then I realized why they were here- ITS MY DADS BIRTHDAY today!!

Of course the robins are here - he sent them!  He always surprises me with the Robin.... and I always associate Mary as our cardinal! 

 

My dad woulda turned 70 this month! I like to honor him this month - it's because of him that I know unconditional LOVE, forgiveness, hope, belief in dreams coming true, non judgement and FAITH. He inspired me to be me and to not compare.... He reminded me we are all unique and have a purpose! Just be the best YOU and be grateful! I can still feel his spirit with me even though he's been gone 20 years this year! He has been and always will be one of my angels! 

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!

Easter 2012

Easter always holds some somber memories as it was the day before Easter in 2008 our Mary left for Heaven... So in addition to celebrating the re-birth of Jesus, we celebrate a new birth of Mary into the place of eternal spiritual bliss.
Kelsey & Brett brought some beautiful flowers to their mommys grave this Easter! Warmed my heart and even brought a tear to my eye.

When I got home from my Easter celebrations at my in-laws, I went outside my apt for a few minutes and was first greeted by a vibrant red cardinal and then a single Robin... What a sweet treat. I believe it was my Mary & my dad ;)!! They flew away after I recognized them... I just knew...

An Angel's Touch

The most amazing thing happened the other night. While meditating, I focus on clearing my mind and sit in peace with no thoughts. If thoughts do come in, I make sure they are good, positive thoughts. This particular night my thoughts went to an question straight from the heart. I asked my angels, "Why is my dad so quiet?" I asked this because my sister's presence has been so strong in my life since she has passed. I immediately felt a gentle yet firm touch on my neck and then a swift twist of it so it was pointed in the direction of my dad's picture on the wall. . I sat there still as can be, with my eyes closed. I was afraid to open them for fear of this amazing occurrence to end. I felt every part of my body with my mind and could tell my head was in fact twisted. I then felt my dad say, "I am always with you my angel, its just that your sister is much better at this than me!" I was in a state of pure bliss at this moment - a cross between my conscious and subconscious. Then the picture of a Robin appeared in my minds eye and it was confirmed to me that my dad was the Robin bird..... I knew it! I knew it! Now I know it!
Synchronistically: Right before meditation, I read Step 6-6 from "Michael's Seven Golden Steps E-Course with Mary Soliel:

6-6. You Can Feel Your Angel’s Touch:

Which brings me to my next wish for you. I wish for you to request for your angel’s presence and allow them to touch you to prove to you of their existence. They can hold your hand and you can feel the tingling of energy there. They can move your head very gently. Angels love to give feet washings, especially when you’ve had a difficult day.....

The magic doesn't end there, the very next day I see that Mary Soliel connected one of her friends with me on facebook. Gail..... she lost her mother several years ago to a massive heart attack at the young age of 53. I lost my dad at 49 the exact same way. The cardinal showed up for Gail soon after and shows up at significant times in her life, giving her signs that her mom is still there. No coincidences!

All these amazing occurrences and connections bring me so much peace and love. It confirms to me that our loved ones are still around and we are not alone! The more we acknowledge our angels, have faith and just believe, they allow us to see!

DAD ~ 777

Some magic happened today!

After completing a few blog posts, I had a random thought in the back of my mind. "I really hope I see a cardinal today!" Shortly after that thought, I had to go outside in the freezing rain to walk my pup. There - over in my tree, a beautiful cardinal was there chirping at me! I smiled a big smile and my heart warmed with love. My thoughts had been heard. My tree out back had been empty of my lil chirps lately. All I had to do was notice and wish them back.
A few minutes later, as I headed to my car , I heard a beautiful bird singing. I looked to the sounds and saw high in the tree, my handsome Red Robin singing to me, icy rain and all! I thought to myself, "Dad, that's you Isn't it!?"

Shortly down the road, I noticed that the car in front of me had the license plate 777 RIP!!!! My dads favorite # was 7!!!

Is that confirmation or what?!?

A Special Message from my Robin

Today's Beautiful Angel Message comes from the Robin~ The Robin teaches us about... growth and renewal, along with letting go of the past and the importance of nurturing ourselves.

Like many birds, robins are good parents, and one aspect of this power animal is the ability to nurture oneself into true adulthood. This concept also relates to Robin's traditional connection to spring. This is the season of renewal, and when we let go of the past (much of which comes from childhood experiences) we are renewed, and free to nurture and serve both ourselves and others.

God & Our Angels often speak to us through subtle messages & symbols. Their messages can be like little treasures just waiting for us to recognize them. They may come as a vision, a thought, a word, a feeling, a sound or even in physical form. ~ Rev Jacqueline J Garner
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My Robin

I've got a new little follower. I've been seeing it so often at such significant times. I mentioned it in my blog a week or so ago, but since then, the appearances have increased.

Just last weekend I was driving past an open field. During the fall it's a pumpkin patch, right now its just grass. I looked at the field full of black gackle birds and right in the middle of the pack was my Robin. It stood out with its beautiful red chest - it looked like it was looking right through the window of my car at me. It was an amazing moment I had just driving on by.

I was leaving for work two mornings ago - bright and early, before 7 a.m.! I live in an apartment where my door is in a breezeway. I was just reaching the end of it when all of a sudden, a beautiful ROBIN flew from the roof, right into my path and settling on a tree branch in front of my car. It just sat there with its beautiful red chest staring at me. I got into my car without a minute to spare but just long enough to receive the birds stare. I had to take garbage to the compactor across the apartment complex and as I got out - right before my eyes was the beautiful Robin in the tree by the chute. It just sat there with that same hard stare.

Chad had said to me that he hasn't seen a Robin amongst all our birds, but just tonight as we pulled into our parking spot - the wondrous Robin swooped right in front of our eyes and landed on that branch and showed Chad its here. It was very noisy tonight... as if it had alot to say. It flew from the tree to the tip of the roof of my breezeway singing the Robin tunes.

Funny thing how I'm surrounded by these birds. I feel so special, so protected and so lucky. I've always been aware of my surroundings and these bird visits are new, that I know! Sometimes I wonder if I'm going crazy with all these bird signs! It's so surreal...

Somehow I get the feeling the Robin is representing my dad, because its a special kind of energy of comfort I feel.

Signs from Above - Daddy comes through!

Life after life here on earth is being shown to me everyday - everywhere!

My eyes have been opened and my heart filled with signs.

Just the other day - I woke as usual and walked to my back door, my birdfeeder is empty but your still at my door. A little cardinal waiting for me to say good early morning Jeni - have a good day. I gathered my things and had some garbage in tow. A drive to the compactor and a little dove out my front door. Upon arrival at the chute, a Red Robin I did see, singing a morning song looking at me. Around the corner the Red Robin followed, never taking its eyes off me. I looked up at the sky and said a Good Morning - Hi :)!

Off to the city with you on my mind, I walked up to a big box with "Malt O Meal" written all over its side. Filled inside the contents to see, were boxes of "Fruity Tooty" cereal. Could it be? Daddy was here - comforting me! Whenever I think of my dad - as I often do - its the box of Malt O meal that he loved to eat all the day through. So many times we went to breakfast, at IHOP the restaurant. I would laugh every time he placed his order; "I'll have the Rooty Tooty Fresh & Fruity" please.

So typical for this time of year, that my dear dear dad would come through to say "I am here for you"!

I know he is with you up there and what a sweet gift to see that down here too, he's still with me!