My posting this message was inspired by Deb Call over at
She wrote a post yesterday........ Early Christmas Visitor Brings Joy
Unlike any Christmas season preceding this one, I face my first holiday
celebration without either of my parents. We lost Mom less than 2
years ago, and Dad passed away 3 months ago. My siblings and I attempt
to put on a brave face, while feeling trepidation at
facing Christmas with the empty spaces left by our parents. Jump over to Deb's site to read the rest............
Early Christmas Visitor Brings Joy
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~ * ~ GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO ~ * ~Dad always knew that Mother was the ROCK and she continues
to be a source of inspiration to all of us. Mom made the transition to being alone
in their home when Dad fell on July 9th and broke those 5 ribs.
Dad suffered so greatly in the last months of his life, his passing was a blessing for him and us. I know, one does not often think of a death as a blessing, but considering how limited his life was, it really was a comfort to us knowing he is …….. AT PEACE.
On Thursday November 5th he passed at 2:10pm. He was at Anna Maria
nursing home in Aurora. All the family gathered there on the 4th.
Grandchildren too.
My Mom and brother Mike spent Wednesday night there.
On November 5th my Mother and bro Michael and his wife BethAnn were there.
Along with my Dad’s brother, Rollin… and myself were there when he passed.
Above Dad’s bed, I had hung a picture of an Angel. This was a photograph of an
angel that hangs on the wall in my parent’s home.
The angel is about 24 inches tall. It was a gift many years ago from my Dad’s brother,
Wayne who died in 1971 at the age of 37.
Above the angel on the banner it reads… Gloria in Excelsis Deo
It was about 10 or 15 minutes after Dad had died when I looked up at the angel.
I HEARD………….
GLORIA in EXCELSIS DEO …….
I not only heard it once, but I heard it at least
4 times. Each time the words just boomed in my mind louder and louder and so totally
FULL OF JOY.
~ * ~ GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO ~ * ~
~ * ~ GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO ~ * ~
I can hardly begin to describe the joy. I know it was a message from my Dad.
His SPIRIT SINGING as he met with Jesus and his dearest family and his dearest angels.
The peace that this brought me then, and throughout the wake and funeral and even now I can only explain as a great blessing. !!!
As this holiday season approaches to all of you who have lost dear loved ones…..
Although we grieve because they are not with us, we must
remember their JOY at being in total peace.
~ * ~ GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO ~ * ~
(Glory to God in the Highest)
Dear Deb - what an awe-inspiring story about the message from your father. I feel very touched by it and am glad you shared this powerful moment with us. I hope that you continue to sense your father's spirit during the Christmas holidays - love to you!
Posted by: Deb Call | December 18, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Deb, I also send love and blessings your way and condolences over the loss of your father.
Posted by: Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker | December 19, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Thank you ladies both for dropping by. !
On the eve of Christmas, I find my emotions
are at times getting to the tipping point of tears..... That's okay. It's best to let them out and not stuff or hold them in.
STILL . . . I am uplifted by the message of
~ * ~ GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO ~ * ~
from that day.
xo xo
Deb
Posted by: Deb Estep | December 24, 2009 at 05:38 AM