Friday 2 March 2012

It's a sign.....

Continuing on from last week & joining the Fresh Horse Brigade, Eden has put another post out there asking about signs that Guardian Angels are amongst us & that sense that everything will be ok....

I know with absolute certainty when I can smell my Mum's perfume, Clinique's Aromatics Elixir that all will be ok. My Mum died very suddenly in 2008 from a DVT & I remember as clear as yesterday when we came home from the hospital, in the early hours of the morning, getting into bed & trying to get some fitfull sleep. As I lay there I suddenly smelt my Mum's perfume & this sense of incredible calm washed over me, I settled & managed to get some sleep. The odd thing was, I don't own any of that perfume, it was hers alone, I never wore it, it wasn't even in my house!

In the weeks & months after her death it was a very troubled & turbulent time. I was engaged in a legal battle with her then 3rd husband & we were having heated emails about who should go where on her final plaque. He wanted his daughters above me (her only child) on the plaque. It was in the early hours of the morning that I sat at the computer & wrote him a heartfelt email putting my case forward, as I sat there again I smelt very strongly my Mum's perfume. Again, that sense of calm washed over me, I knew I was doing the right thing & it would turn out ok.

There have been so many instances when I have been feelingbdown & not coping with her death at all that I smell her perfume on other women & feel that sense of calm, almost a connection to my Mum again & I find myself saying 'Hi Mum', to me all becomes right with the world & I know with absolute certainty that things are going to be ok!

Lisa xxxx

17 comments:

  1. Wow Lisa, wow wow wow.

    How amazing are our signs, such beautiful reassurances. (And wow, you had to fight for your rightful place on the plaque. DISGRACEFUL.)

    Thank you for linking up. XX

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    1. That was just the tip of the iceberg, one day I'll write about it xxx

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  2. They are sad circumstances, but I do love how so very clear, specific and transformative your sign is x

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  3. I so believe she watches over me & my family, I take great comfort in that xx

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  4. What a beautiful sign to have. I've never felt such a "presence" but then have been very fortunate not to experience such a loss. I'm glad your sign brings you peace and comfort.

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  5. So beautiful. Fragrance is such an evocative thing, isn't it? I love that you are given such a feeling of peace. And I'm glad you fought for your place on the plaque. As it should be.

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  6. oh this is beautiful. what an amazing sign - i hope that when my loved ones pass they recognise that this is a beautiful gift to let me know they are still by my side!

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  7. What a beautiful thing to have to remember and feel the closeness and love of your Mum. xx

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  8. Wow, that is so special. That must make you feel so comforted.
    And good for you, fighting for your place on your mums' plaque.

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  9. Really beautiful. Scent is such a strong sensory and emotional reminder. I love that is gives you a sense of peace. x

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  10. Lisa, what a beautiful post. It's so comforting to know that our loved ones are always close. What a beautiful way to sense that your mother is near. A truly wonderful sign. xx

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  11. That is so special, what a lovely way to remember your mum. You are so lucky to have that special sign

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  12. Wow! So beautiful. So special. Scents are powerful emotional reminders. I love that this is your sign.

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  13. Hi Lisa,
    What a gorgeous account of the bond between a mother & daughter & how it continues to manifest. So glad you have this link xox love, M

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  14. What a loving Mum she must have been to even watch over you after she has passed.

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  15. Wow Lisa. This is so powerful.

    What an amazing gift as well.

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  16. What a wonderful post, Lisa. Senses are really connected with our memories and emotions. that is certainly a special way to remember your beloved mother!

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