Maria ~ Divine Connections

I received a heart warming email from a beautiful soul named Adriana.  She found my Mary blog somehow and was drawn to read through it and reach out to me to let me know a little bit about her and her loss too.

My name is Adriana.  

I lost my sister Maria on December 13, 2015.  She was born on March 15.  My symbol for her is red cardinals and lady bugs.  I’m crying reading your blog.  Thank you for your words.  Adriana

There is a divine connection out there, up above, all around that brings us together.  I like to believe it is our loved ones who are watching over us and sending us signs and connecting us so we can share in our grief and so our faith can be once again renewed in the fact that life does go on and we don't really lose our loved ones, they are with us always.  Helping us, guiding us if we allow.  All we have to do is Believe and the signs and magic appears.  

Adriana and I continued to communicate via email a couple more times.  I was so happy to hear from her and I didn't even know her.  I had this feeling though as if we were connected.  It seems we were connected by love, a kind of love you don't experience on earth in a physical means, its a divine connectiveness kind of love that is from somewhere else.  I feel like it's a special kind of love that one can feel only when you are truly open and believe in the magic that is all around us.   Its pure.   I want to share her email that she sent about an experience she shared with me about a friend of hers who was having a reading from a medium because I think it should be out there and heard.  I've refrained from writing about my experiences with psychic mediums in the past because of the judgements I know are out there regarding this topic.  But I am past that now and think its time to share. All my experiences have been a strong confirmation regarding all the signs, synchronicities and visits I've had.   Stay tuned, I plan to share my experiences soon.  In the meantime, here is Adriana's beautiful story:

Hi Jeni,

I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  I’m glad you will be posting more on your site.  It brought me a lot of comfort.  I’m sorry about your sister’s death.  Thank you for responding to my email (I did not expect to hear from you).

A few days ago, my friend was getting a reading done by a medium.  I was very skeptical but tried to keep an open mind and heart.

The beginning of the reading she said I can hear a cardinal singing outside your window.  I smiled.  A cardinal arrived a few days ago for the arrival of Spring.

I listened to the medium from another room while my friend got a reading.  She was so accurate in everything she said.  My heart was drawn to the room  where my friend was getting her reading done (I sat in front of the computer).

I said in my mind, if this medium is real, Maria come through to me in some way.  A few seconds later she says, I keep heating a ‘ah’ sound...then she says....Mary....Maria.

My friend responded immediately by saying it was my sister.  The medium described her perfectly. The medium described her personality, her illness, the age she died (44 years old), her profession.......I started crying when the medium was describing her.  The medium said that she is always with me....I guess that is the question I must say every day.... 

I say:  “Maria, can you hear me?”  I say:  “Maria, are you here? 

I wish I could have heard more.....but the reading was for my friend.  I didn’t want to intrude.  All of her dead relatives came forward.  Amazing.....

I wish I could have had a conversation with my sister.  The medium said your sister is so quiet, so smart.  Dr. Maria.  She had her PhD in environmental sciences.  Maria studied and taught before she became so sick.....

Anyway, I guess I’m sharing because your site touched me deeply...all the signs that you notice.  Like whispers from God, angels,.......

I think that when we die, our bodies are deceased, but our spirits, or souls move to another dimension.  I’m not always in touch with that spiritual dimension.  I try to sit in silence in nature to access it.

I really like your uplifting words and stories.  I am grateful I came across them. 

Thank you for sharing 

My love and my heart go out to you Adriana and I thank our sisters for connecting us.   Keep on believing and never give up hope.  Maria is with you always and ready for you to hear her as the medium hears her.  XOXO  Love, you sister through our sisters, Jeni

An Inspirational Find

I received a most inspiring email today from a sweet soul named Leah D ~ It has wholeheartedly made my day! It's all that I have always hoped for Mary's story to be ~ INSPIRING! This blog began as a place to honor and cherish our little angel we were blessed to have and it has become a place to share the incredible journey that I never dreamed it would be. The magic of Love, Faith and Hope. Everything happens for a reason my dear friends and even with tragedies, a world of peace can be found. I am sure that life does not end here on earth and I am sure that our loved ones aren't really gone. Once my heart was opened, my eyes could see all the wonderful signs that my Mary is still with me...........

Here it is, the email that confirms that this is what its all about:

Hello! You don't know me, and I don't know you. I also didn't know your beautiful sister Mary but I now feel as if I did.

It is a crazy story. I was just googling "mary Kenny chesney" because I wanted to know why he had so many songs about a girl named Mary. I didn't find an answer, however my search linked me to one of your blogs about Kenny chesney and Mary!

Since I found it, I have been reading your posts like crazy! It's better than any book I've ever picked up.
I am curious as to what happened to her but if you don't want to share I understand. I just know that for some strange reason God brought me to your page! And I feel as though someday I will be able to use it to minister to someone going through something like you have.

Thank you for your beautiful words, quotes, and art. Thank you for the inspiration and showing that you can find beauty, joy, and love even in the hardest times. Thank you for showing that Revelation 12:11 is true in saying "They overcame by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony.." Testimony is a powerful thing, it not only helped you to overcome but it will help others as well.

With prayers and love,
Leah

The most incredible compliment

I know the following message is long, but I just have to share the whole e-mail, minus the senders name.... for respect to her privacy! I am only sharing this because it is such an unexpected compliment to receive from over 20 years ago. I cried last Monday as I read it. If I were to die today, knowing that I have touched someones life and made a difference, than I would die a happy soul.

To me, this is what life is all about:

Hi again and congrats on the wedding! You look so happy. Just as I remember you. I meant to respond to your message some time ago but kept getting distracted with daily life stuff.

I had to do a double take on the photo of your niece, Kelsey. She looks so much like Mary about the time she was in my life (a long time ago but seems just like yesterday). Thinking about her has made me think a lot about how important it is to reach out to others and let more people into my heart.

I recently embarked on a journey of self-assessment and while it was quite painful it was well worth the time and effort. I don't know if you had any idea how unhappy my home life was during middle school and high school but it was awful. School was my escape and the place I received positive feedback for my achievements. During my journey I tried to figure out where in my life things changed for me and I finally realized that being on Dance Team was what really made a difference in my life. I went from being completely self-conscious and shy to the much more confident and self-assured person I have become. It is a quite striking physical change as well that mirrors the internal change that occurred. My school photos are so completely different from one year to the next that I almost can't believe it.

While I was figuring all of this out I was encouraged to examine who was in my life at the time and I couldn't put my finger on who exactly might have had something to do with my "transformation." And then it hit me - that person is you! You were my person. I hope that doesn't sound strange or weird but when I stumbled across you on FB it hit me. You were the first person that showed any interest in me for who I was rather than what I could do or achieve.

So, while it has been many years since I have seen you I want to thank you for the smallest and simplest acts of kindness that made more of a difference in my life than you will ever know. If it helps ease your pain any, please realize that you have had a tremendous impact on other people's lives. There are probably more people that you have touched than you will ever know!

Congratulations again on the wedding and happy 40th! I love the painting of the reception - I would love to have one of ours! Best wishes - always.

Thank you for taking the time to read this sweet sweet e-mail I received from my "lil sis" on dance team in High School. She knew Mary, since she was younger than me.