My psychic friend, Becky, and I were in the middle of a two-napkin, burrito-messy lunch when she mentioned that her deceased father-in-law, John was "around" all weekend. She first noticed him while she and her mate were watching the Memorial Day parade.
John died in his sleep two years ago. He was in his mid-seventies. Now he's showing me he's dancing in the streets with the parade. He's as young as Becky and is tickled by her joie de vivre.
John is the father of Becky's ex-husband, Larry, an unemotional, rule-bound man. Larry used his extensive power and money to remove their daughter from his adoring wife, except for Tuesdays between 5 and 8 and a short visit on alternate Saturdays. Becky has found it in her heart to forgive her ex and to embrace what time she does have with her daughter.
The interesting part is that John and Becky are long-time buddies, not in this lifetime as much as in many others. These two have supported each other in whatever way they could through many challenging situations.
As Becky and I left the restaurant, I turned back to glance at my friend as she crossed the street. John was right next to her, his arm draped around her shoulder as the many-lifetime friend that he is.
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