Signs from Beyond: Jennifer's Story

Have you ever felt a gentle breeze or stumbled upon an unexpected feather and wondered if it was a sign from beyond? Join me, Jay Lane, on The Laneway to Spirit as we explore these mysteries and more, sharing personal stories and experiences that invite you to reflect on your own spiritual journey. Discover how the belief that spirits watch over us as guardians can inspire us to be more mindful in our daily lives. We'll delve into stories like that of Jennifer, a grieving woman who receives an inexplicable phone call from her deceased husband's number, reminding us of the profound connections we share with the spiritual realm. These tales offer comfort and reassurance, suggesting that we aren't alone in our journey.

The journey of healing through spirit connection is a path many have walked, and in this episode, we walk alongside Jennifer as she seeks solace after the loss of her husband, David. Experience her emotional transition from sorrow to acceptance as she encounters signs of his presence, such as the familiar scent of his cologne and the mysterious phone call. These signs are not just fleeting moments but meaningful messages conveying love and support from beyond. Jennifer's story beautifully illustrates how love transcends physical boundaries, encouraging all of us to embrace these signs from our loved ones and foster deeper connections with both the spiritual and physical worlds. Listen in as we explore the healing power of spirit connections and the higher purpose they can reveal for us all.

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Episode Transcript

Jay (00:01):
Get ready to be captivated and intrigued as we delve into
my life of spirits and allthings paranormal.
Join me, your host Jay Lane, onTthe Laneway to Spirit, as I
share my stories and personalexperiences in the hopes of
inspiring others to exploretheir own spirituality.

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Grab your favorite mug andsettle in and let's get started.
Have you ever wondered ifspirits watch what we're doing
or if they know what we'rethinking?

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Watch what we're doing or ifthey know what we're thinking?
Spirits are often viewed asinvisible beings that observe
our lives, and I believe thatthey act as guardians or guides,
watching over our actions andour thoughts.
This belief encourages us toreflect on our behavior,
reminding us that we're nevertruly alone in our journey.

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It highlights our connection toa larger existence, including
those who came before us andthose who will come after, and
in moments of distress oruncertainty.
Many people report experiencingsigns from spirits, whether
it's a gentle breeze that feelslike a caress or the sudden

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appearance of a feather out ofnowhere, and these signs are
often perceived as coincidences,but they can serve as powerful
reminders that spirits are closeby, ready to offer comfort and
guidance.
They manifest during times ofneed, perhaps to reassure us
that we're on the right path orto encourage us to seek solace

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in our struggles.
The synchronicities andunexplainable events can invoke
a sense of wonder, strengtheningour connection in the spiritual
realm and encouraging us totrust in a higher purpose.
I've had many experiences toshare of lost loved ones, but
there's one story in particularthat still holds a space in my

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heart.
It was about a young lady whoreceived signs from her departed
husband while sitting in myoffice, and it was such an
amazing experience.
Now Jennifer had come to see meand she had sat in the corner
of my office waiting for me, andher posture said it all.
She was hunched over, herfingers entwined, as if holding

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back a flood of tears, and hergrief was very heavy.
It seemed to saturate the airin the room.
In the week since her husband'spassing, a vibrant woman
transformed into a mere shadowof her former self.
After a moment of silence, Ileaned forward and I told her

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not to turn off her cell phone.
Now, I don't know why I saidthat, but I did not saying a
word.
She reached into her purse forher phone, she sat it on her lap
and then, out of nowhere, itstarted to buzz like a lifeline
in her solitude.
Glancing down at the screen, Isaw her face change and she sort

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of like gasp for a breath.
It's him, she said, her voicetrembling.
The screen displayed a familiarnumber her deceased husband's.
We paused and surprised, bothuncertain about what to do next.
I'd heard stories about how thepast can suddenly pull at us
when someone we love is gone,but seeing it happen in person

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felt different.
And I noticed her pause, herfinger hesitating above the
screen.
What should I do, she asked.
Answer it, I urged her.
What do you have to lose?
She took a deep breath andpressed the button.
Just then the call dropped.
She gasped and her face wentwhite.
I can't do that, she said, hervoice a whisper.

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I understand, let's not forcethat.
I've replied, trying to keep myvoice calm and steady.
As she put her phone away, themood shifted and a soft scent
filled the air A man's cologne.
Jennifer, I said your husband'shere.
I smell his cologne.
She flinched before lockingeyes with me.

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Her expression a mix of hopeand doubt.
How do you know that?
It was his favorite Feeling?
A strong sense of purpose, Icontinued.
He wants you to know that he'skeeping an eye on you.
Is he capable of doing that?
She asked let's explore thistogether.
Have you felt any signs fromhim since his passing?

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No, she said, shaking her head,I haven't felt anything.
She frowned and I could tellshe was recognizing something.
Then she says well, sometimes Icatch a whiff of it in odd
places like the grocery store orat work, but I always dismiss
it, thinking it's just myimagination.
So I said to her it's happeningfor a reason.

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If it's his scent, he's tryingto connect.
He wants you to remember howmuch he loved you.
Jennifer tilted her headthoughtfully for a moment and I
saw a flicker of warmth light upin her eyes.
Her husband had been a constantsource of love and laughter.
His presence had been a safeharbor from life's storms.

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As it prepared to guide herdeeper into the reading, her
phone rang once more.
This time the display read nocaller ID.
Her hands trembled as she tooka breath, the pain on her face
revealing its struggle againsthope.
Do you want to answer that, Isaid.
She nodded in hesitation I, I'mscared, but yes.

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And after a breath of silenceshe answered, putting it on
speakerphone.
Hello.
Her voice was fragile,threading her sadness against
the ghostly line, and then wecould hear Jennifer.
Can you hear me?
It's me.
The voice crackled, an almostwhisper, yet vaguely familiar to

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her Fighting disbelief.
She gasped.
I could see the color drainfrom her cheeks while hope
illuminated her expression,david.
But there was only static andshe began to cry and my heart
ached for her.
She hung up, looking drainedbut somehow lightened.
He was just there.

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Oh my god, jay, how is thatpossible?
We were both in disbelief.
He wants you to heal, tocontinue living, jennifer.
Jennifer's breathing steadied,as if the call had realigned
something within her.
She was not alone in thisbattle.
She still had a partner whosewhispers lingered in her reality

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.
He also wants you to know thathe's proud of you.
I continued what was the recenttrip you took with your sister
down south?
At the sudden rush ofrecollection, repainted her
features and went shopping.
Last week we went to Toronto.
I thought it might help to getaway.
I couldn't handle being alonein that big house.

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So I said to her in yourshopping, what did you find?
She said to me just clothes,some new shoes.
I didn't buy anything toospecial.
I felt so empty without him.
So then I said to her well,didn't you go to his favorite
restaurant while you were there.
Surprised, she looked at me andshe said yes, we went to an

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Italian place that we alwaysloved, the one near the
waterfront.
As she spoke, I felt a warmvibration in the air, as if
David was entwining his presencewith hers.
Didn't you share his specialdish there?
She nodded, wiping her tears.
Oh, yes, pastor primavera.
We went there for heranniversary every year, jay.

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So I said to her he remembers.
He watched you as youremembered those memories and
how he loved when you smiledwhen you ordered it.
He says he remembered how youalways would take the first bite
and then look at him and say,oh, it's too good to share.
She started to laugh, her eyeslighting up a glimpse of joy

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hidden beneath the layers ofsorrow.
How do you know that, jay?
Oh, my God, was he there too?
So I said to her, when you letgo of fear of forgetting, and
embrace the memory of love,they're never truly gone.
They surround us, reminding usof our paths through life.
His scent, she said to herself.

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I kept smelling it and it wasso unexpected, just beautiful.
David was always so spontaneouslike that.
Do you have his cologne, Iasked.
She shook her head and thenhesitated deep in thought.
It's in a box, jay.
Somewhere I packed everything.
I thought it would hurt less ifI didn't have to see it, so I

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suggested that bringing it outcould be a beautiful way of
connecting with him.
And she nodded and I felt hergrief shift, dissolving.
David's presence spilled aroundus, glowing so beautifully, and
once we wrapped up our session,jennifer rose and smiled through
her tears Thank you.
I never expected and Iinterjected.

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Acceptance takes time, honey.
Celebrate the snippets of hispresence.
They're pieces of your journeytogether.
I will, she promised, and forthe first time her face glowed
with a spark of hope.
Days turned into weeks, butevery session I held with others
who grappled with grief painteda powerful image in my heart

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the connections of love that arenever broken.
And each time Jennifer came, Icould sense her healing, a layer
of grief giving way to thevibrant memories she cherished.
On one of her last sessions,jennifer brought a small box
with her and inside laid thecologne still intact, a bottle
of memories waiting to beunlocked.

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I'm ready, she said, and as thescent washed over her, david's
whispers of love spiraled aroundus.
That moment framed her griefnot as a void but as a bridge of
love and connection together.
We remembered his laughter andhis warmth.
It was one of the most amazingfeelings.

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The belief of spirits encouragesus to be more mindful in our
daily lives.
Recognizing that spirits arewatching over us prompts us to
value our interactions with boththe spiritual and physical
worlds.
By paying attention to theirsigns and messages, we can find
guidance during uncertain times,and this awareness gives us a

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sense of belonging, helping ussee that spirits are active
participants in our lives,offering love and support as we
navigate our journeys.
Embracing this idea allows usto feel that we're never alone
in our experiences.
I hope you enjoyed Jennifer'sstory and I want to thank you so
much for listening in.

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I hope that you have abeautiful week ahead and until
next time we'll see you againreal soon.
Bye-bye.
Thanks for listening in.
I hope you enjoyed today'sLaneway to Spirit.
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