There’s a time and place for everything: separated when young, throughout the years, as I matured and grew up, I kept my Father in my thoughts. Although he wasn’t in my physical world, (he passed away when I was 11 years old) I hoped he would always be spiritually near me; especially during times of need.  My remarkable experience demonstrates that he was; that Love actively transcends time and distance, the visible and invisible, and finds a way through.

Here is my personal affirming story about this:-

An experience beyond my expectations

We are watched over and loved:  two efficient nurses were attending to my immediate needs as I lay in a post-operative recovery room at UCLH hospital following a significant operation in 2018. Feeling very cold, I was shaking and shivering deeply. Conscious of their remedial actions and my physical state I also became aware of an authoritative male voice guiding me to ‘focus on calm’, to steady myself by deepening my breathing.  At first I thought it was another member of staff but curiously, other than the two female nurses, no one else was to be seen. I also recall the energizing words: “Life is in this for you. Your Ancestors are rooting for you.”.  Marvellously supportive for me at the time.

As I heeded the advice to be “Calm” my shaking reduced, my awareness increased and it dawned on me that something extraordinary was taking place. Could this be my Father in spirit speaking to me? It was, after all, the perfect setting: he had been an eminent surgeon in his life time, dedicated to healing.

Sometimes, just sometimes an extra-ordinary event will happen that lets the gene of your heart out of the jar: it’s not financial, it’s not material it’s spiritual.  Before the operation I’d offered a prayer of hope that my Father’s expertise and energy would bless and support the procedure.  He must have performed my particular operation countless times and here he was, still healing in a way by looking out for his daughter.

“If I could make a day for you, I’d give you a morning golden and new. I would make it last for all time and fill your night full of moon shine.”                               

Music is part of our soul’s journey and the medium through which the Angels and Spirit can communicate with us.  As I was wheeled from the recovery room to my hospital bed, these were my Father’s touchingly beautiful closing words to me (from the song by Scott Fitzgerald and Yvonne Keeley).

More than words

The following day, as if knocking on the door of my attention, the same gorgeous words from the song repeatedly echoed in my mind – paving the way for my receiving further clear and affirming personal Father/daughter statements, ‘through God’s Love’.

This wonderfully reassuring experience stays vibrant still.  How my spirit soared. All of this was a miracle of time and place.  A daughter’s prayers, hopes and wishes had been answered. For a long time afterwards I was on planet joy.  I felt my soul had been touched by Love and hugged by Angels.  I think of my scar as a holistic souvenir of healing for my heart.  A place where the light entered. Thankfully, something inside of me had been healed physically by the splendid NHS staff but also an ancient emotional wound had been too.

Amusingly, my hospital discharge form had a small note at the bottom of the page saying ‘Uneventful Recovery’ I had to smile – from my perspective this couldn’t have been further from the truth!

“Here my words that I might teach you” [2]

Openness to believing helps receiving:  I discovered through this experience that joy can emerge through adversity and challenge. That miracles can and do happen and that our departed loved ones are closer than we think.  As a pioneering and highly regarded surgeon in his time, my Father was also busy on the international lecturing circuit teaching and training others.  Healing was his mission and this is why I think my Father would like me to share my comforting story with you now – I am here. You are there. We are together.

Spirit moves in mysterious and marvellous ways: to complete Heaven’s synchronicities, when I got home, resting in bed, I opened a Christmas Magazine.  As I did so, a fund-raising ‘Adopt a Puppy Guide Dog for the Blind’ leaflet fell out.  The puppy’s name was Spirit and the owner’s name (as is mine) was Louise!  God moves in mysterious ways for sure and I am so grateful for this.

This engaging concept energised my perceptions, it lifted and shifted my emotions too: instead of stressing through my human, ‘real time’ laden with conditions I was now able to accept the passing of time as a blessing/a benefit, rather than an obstacle.  My Guardian Angel’s practical re-interpretation reassured me it was okay to accept rather than wrestle with this precious commodity. Like a healing balm, I realised my situation could now be held and nurtured by ‘the gift of time’.

“Give me a little more time and our love will surely grow.” [2]

Time is a mercurial, transient thing. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by its passing –  we can feel squeezed or stretched by it – there’s never enough, it travels too fast or too slow for our liking. Sometimes it even seems to stand still – but remember, it’s always the right time and place to call upon one of God’s messengers for help, support and guidance, especially your Guardian Angel – their love endures.

Divine love does not give up on us either; it is hopeful and durable. Angels, Guardians and Guides see the bigger picture; they love us unconditionally and want the best for us. So often the Heavenly realm is working magic on our behalf behind the scenes, even though we might not be aware of it. They know when our dreams need more nurturing through the gifts of time and patience. I think we must sometimes seem like an impatient young bird wanting to leave the nest before its ready –  it can only do so once its wings are fully fledged.

With Heaven’s wisdom and insights to back us we don’t always have to be in a hurry –

Just knowing that we can be in the power of our present and still dream of the future can boost our sense of confidence, resilience and direction. Through patience our challenges can be wrapped in kindness instead of worry, our perceptions soften. Reassuringly, in this way obstacles morph into surmountable detours as our increasing empowerment and wings have time to grow.

Dreams don’t materialise overnight. They usually need planning and prep in order to unfold. This can be a wonderful creative process however there are times when we can feel stuck in frustration and forget about appreciation!  That’s when it’s best to let go of control, take time in your stride and surrender achievement to a higher power. In this way you get back on the path to joy: your dreams can come true quicker than you imagined.

Prayer:

Dear Angels, thank you for loving me through all time.  Thank you for supporting my sensitivity, guiding my understanding in the present and inspiring my dreams for the future. With the light of your wisdom I feel empowered for the highest good,