Do you believe?
My whole life I have always been a sceptic. Even as a small child I would quiz my parents about Father Christmas and the Tooth Fairy. “But how exactly does he fit down the chimney?” I would ask them, “How does the tooth fairy know where we live?”. I would watch my parents with narrowed eyes as they relayed the stories of the magic key, the special fairy dust, studying their faces for the slightest giveaway, the smallest clue to prove them wrong. And as an adult, I have carried that scepticism with me.
So when my friend told me that she had been to see a psychic I was hugely sceptical. I had been brought up to believe that these people were simply con artists, manipulators who preyed on vulnerable people who desperately needed answers, comfort or words of advice. My Dad declared it “Utter nonsense!”, “Voodoo claptrap!” and various other non-complementary adjectives. I imagined a crazy lady with a silk head scarf, a crystal ball and an eerie voice telling me to be careful when I cross the road! And yet finding myself single, still struggling with the loss of Joseph, and perhaps just curiosity getting the better of me, I agreed to go along.
I was disappointed to find that the psychic looked completely normal, no headscarf or crystal ball in sight, and she immediately launched into a well rehearsed spiel. Did I know Albert, Fred, Ernie? Elizabeth, Joan, Betty? Surely one of them must be a dead relative?! She told me very non-specific things about my life, having clocked the lack of a wedding ring, how I would meet a tall, dark stranger, that I would buy a new house and come into money. There had been no mention of Lewis, or of Joseph, and I had left feeling very disappointed and quite cheated out of my fifteen pounds!!
A little while later, when my friend mentioned going to see another psychic I had deemed it a waste of money. My first experience had put me right off and I assumed that the second would be the same. Either way, due to the powers of persuasion, I went along having given no name or address, no phone number to trace. She didn’t know me from Adam and yet as soon as I walked into her house I felt as though she could see straight through me. As I sat down at her kitchen table she seemed preoccupied by the space beside me, smiling away and mumbling under her breath. I had stifled a laugh, wondering what the hell I had walked into, visions of The Sixth Sense and, “I see dead people” floating into my head.
“There’s a little boy stood beside you,” she told me, nodding towards the empty space, “He’s holding tight onto your leg.” I had nervously looked down at my leg, my scepticism not allowing me to believe it for even one moment. “He’s telling me that he is six”, she told me, “He has brown eyes, brown hair and he is looking at you with so much love”. My heart had skipped a beat, Joseph would have been six, and yet he was just a baby? Surely that wasn’t possible? She smiled again at the space beside me, her eyes filling with tears, “He says that he has grown in the spirit world, that he wasn’t able to stay with you.” And as I battled between fact and something I couldn’t possibly understand, she reached across for my hand and told me, “His name is Joseph. He’s holding a little elephant”. And at that moment I felt as though I was going to crash to the floor, my head spinning as I struggled to hold it together.
There are only two people in the whole world who know what we placed inside Josephs coffin on the night we said Goodbye – a little Humphreys elephant toy that had been Lewis’s. Nobody else could ever know that, nobody else shared that moment with us, just my ex husband and I. And at that moment, with tears streaming down my face, I had tentatively reached out to touch the space beside me, closing my eyes and praying with every fibre of my being that it was true, that he was still beside me, that he knew how loved and missed he was. And I had left there feeling as though the great chains I had carried around my neck for the last six years had loosened a little, allowing me to breathe again and, most of all, to believe again.
Years later in 2013 the same friend told me about an amazing pshycic she had seen, one who had mentioned her family by name and told her things that nobody else could possibly know. Now married, with Eva and Megan safely a part of our family, I felt that I was no longer in need of answers, that I didn’t need direction in life nor further comfort or advice. I was very aware that should she not mention Joseph it may be upsetting but also aware that if she should, it could equally hinder my progress. And yet intrigued, I had gone along, telling myself if nothing else it would be a laugh to hear what she had to say. Again I had given no name, no personal details, I had even with-held my number when booking and parked my car three streets back so she couldn’t see the children’s car seats! And instantly, as before, I knew that this lady was very special, the way that she looked at me was as though she knew every single thought in my head.
She correctly told me that I had been married twice, that I had four children, two boys and two girls and went as far as telling me their names and even the names that I had considered calling them. She knew their individual personalities and characters, events that we had shared together, a whole host of things that nobody else could ever have known. And as I sat there, quickly jotting down notes as she spoke, wanting to remember every single thing to relay to Gaz when I got home, I barely even registered her say, “You do know you’re having a baby boy?”. I had looked up, my face must have been a picture, “What did you say?” I had asked, thinking I must have misheard. “Ohhhh,” she had looked at me with a smile creeping across her face, “You didn’t know that you’re pregnant? It’s a little boy, Joseph sent him for you.” Instantly my body had sprung goosebumps, a lump rising in my throat, “I’m not pregnant.” I told her, knowing full well that I was on the pill and it was physically impossible. And I had left, tears pouring down my face on the drive home.
“She told me that Joseph had sent me a little boy,” I told Gaz that night, “And now that will never happen.” I had wallowed, knowing that we had fully agreed no more babies. “You better not be bloody pregnant!!” Gaz had told me, and I had put it to the back of my mind, telling myself that clearly she wasn’t as good as I had first thought. So just a few weeks later you can imagine our surprise when I discovered that I was infact pregnant, that he was indeed a little boy and most of all I truly believe that she was right, that Joseph had sent him to me. And it seemed like the perfect miracle.
And these days, I’m still sceptical. I still think that there must be a way that they know these things, that there are ways around it, methods that they have of drawing information out of you, reading your body signals and thoughts in your head. There is no denying that these things defy explanation, that they are weird and wonderful, both scary and special in equal measures. Part of me wants to just go with it, to allow myself to believe the knowledge that Joseph is still around, that he is never far away, And yet part of me will forever question it and tell myself that there has to be another explanation.
Do I believe in psychics? I’m still not entirely sure. Do I believe in miracles? Absolutely.
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Now that is amazing. I, like you, am sceptical but that’s not to say I don’t believe. Even if some people are just really perceptive there has to be something more to know what they know. It must have been an upsetting, confusing, but miraculous and calming experience all at once for you. I can’t imagine. Thank you for sharing something so personal. Hugs. Briony xx #TheBabyFormula
I’m the same. I don’t disbelieve but I do think that there HAS to be a way they do it. But then some things, like the elephant, how?? Had she said he is holding a teddy bear I may have said well perhaps she was chancing her luck, a teddy bear would be the perfect gift for a baby, but an elephant isn’t the obvious choice is it? I don’t know, I still find comfort in it and yet it makes my head hurt wondering HOW??? Thanks for reading. xx
It’s the details isn’t it, so precise. Keep hold of the comfort, even if somehow it’s all made up, if it’s comforting is worth it. Xx
Yes, that’s what I always think too. If it comforts someone then where’s the real harm in that? xx
Wow! What an amazing story. I’m a total sceptic as well, my parents recently saw a psychic and I could barely hold back my laughter, but they both found it very helpful too as the psychic gave them ‘messages’ from their deceased parents. I totally believe there are things and people out there who’s abilities I will never understand but I’m so happy for you that you had a positive experience! xx #bigpinklink
What a journey you have had and I hope you are happy with your darling family now. I’ve always been sceptical but I do know of cases where the psychics have been spot on. I suppose we just have to keep an open mind to the universe. I hope you found some comfort from her reading. Thank you for sharing your special story with us at #OvertheMoon and look forward to you linking up next week.
Yes you’re right, there are things beyond our imagination that we cannot possibly understand, however much we try to! I found huge comfort from it although I would never go back again now as I feel that chapter of my life is closed. Thank you for hosting, will be back next week. Xx
Oh my goodness! This gave me shivers. What an incredible couple of experiences. I just don’t know what to believe though, despite stories like this…I don’t know! Amazing post though, thank you for sharing with everyone X
It’s very hard to understand isn’t it? I still lie awake some nights wracking my brains for how they do it but maybe some things just can’t be explained. Either way it was a huge comfort, I think that’s all that really matters. Thanks for reading. Zx
Definitely think that’s all that matters and you’re right, some things can’t be explained. So strange and wonderful at the same time xx
Oh this so touching, sad, but beautiful all at once. My mum has always been heavily involved in spiritual healing/mediums etc, so I grew up around those people. They all seemed like lovely people, but I was always a little sceptical. I have been given some very accurate pieces of information, and also a load of rubbish. I think that the words of these people can offer comfort to people, like the enormous comfort you received from the information about your son. I think I’ve settled on believing that it is possible to contact spirits (as I fully believe that it’s not ‘the end’ when we die,) and that some people get certain moments of a very clear connection to that side, when most of the time it’s not possible. That’s how I think some people can get very accurate information, and some people don’t. But it does remain a huge mystery!!
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Oh wow I bet that was interesting growing up around them. I still feel very sceptical and also a little angry that there are “psychics” out there who do prey on vulnerable people at a time when they are desperately looking for some answers. At the same time I think there are some genuine psychics who do want to use their “powers” to help others. I wouldn’t go back now, I think I was comforted to know that Joseph is still with us and that was enough for me. I have heard of people going repeatedly, desperately needing contact with a loved one who has passed, and for me that isn’t healthy. At the end of the day, whatever it is, however it’s done, it did help me. That’s the main thing I suppose? Thanks for reading. Xx
Wow! What a post! I hope you felt some comfort from what must have been quite a shocking day for you! It must have been crazy but also comforting to hear all that. Thanks for sharing – it really is quite a beautiful story xx #BloggerClubUK
Thank you! I found a huge comfort in it and yet I do still ask myself repeatedly how they had known such things. I will forever be a sceptic, I refuse to believe something without proof and yet I guess the elephant was proof in a way. Who knows? Thanks for reading. Xx
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How amazing. That must have been such a comfort for you, to know that he’s with you. And to know you were pregnant before you did with a little boy is just incredible. I’ve always been interested but I’ve never actually been to see anyone – lots of sceptism here too! #bestandworst
I think if you do go, it has to be with an open mind. If you are desperately looking for answers I can see how someone could be disappointed. I thought it would be a bit of fun although now, older and much happier, I don’t think I would go again and tempt fate by hearing something I wasn’t prepared to know. Thanks for reading. Xx
Wow! That is uncanny that they could know so much detail. I’ve been twice to a psychic but never got anything as specific as this. I have no way of explaining it and I don’t think we’re supposed to know what goes on in the spirit world but it is definitely comforting to know that there’s more to life than we think! xx #MMWBH
I know. In a way it felt like TOO MUCH detail? Surely nobody could know that much? Instead of making me believe in it, it actually made me a little more sceptical in some ways! I’ve had friends go to the same psychic since who all say she was amazing, maybe this woman just defies all explanation, either that or she’s a dab hand on google….?xx
that is an amazing story – I’m very wary of the whole psychic “thing” but I’m glad that you had such a good experience and that it has helped your healing after losing Joseph.
I think some people REALLY believe in it and others REALLY don’t, where as I guess I am somewhere in the middle. It did help me though and I think that’s the most important thing. Thanks for reading. xx
As in any walk of life, there are cowboys and there are genuine people. I have seen some cowboys when it comes to the ‘spirit world’ and I believe I have seen the genuine article. The genuine ones don’t ask for any details because they don’t need them. They are just there to pass on the message that comes from elsewhere. I was approached by a medium (an elderly man) who I had never seen in my life and who knew nothing about me as I had just gone along to a spiritualist church that evening as a one off. He described with accuracy my dad. He told me he looked like me but with different colour eyes. I do look like my dad and his eyes were brown whereas mine are green. Everything he told me was true or came to be true. There was no money involved, he just walked up to me while I was having a cup of tea. He even told me to go home and tell my mum about a song which Dad wanted her to remember. It turned out to be the song that was playing the day they met. I believe that there is more to life than what we can see. It’s just unfortunate that it’s so open to deception by charlatans. They do so much damage and give those who are genuine a bad name. Do you need proof in order to believe everything? I don’t think so. There is so much we don’t know about the universe that can’t be measured. The important thing is not what other people think. It’s what you think that matters. Do I believe? Yes, I do. X
Wow that’s amazing, and you are absolutely right there are always going to be Cowboys no matter what field. The old man clearly had connections to another world that we could never understand and yet how comforting to have that. It’s the same as me, it was a huge comfort to know that Joseph is still with us, just very hard to understand why some can see him and yet I cannot. That part is hard, I would give anything to see him one more time. Thank you for your comment and for reading. Xxx
It is weird isn’t it. I’m sceptical but I know lots of people with stories similar to yours, where psychics know all sorts of details no-one else could. It gives me the creeps! #bestandworst
It is a bit creepy isn’t it!! I wonder what else they know?? ??xx
An emotional post to be sure, I’m falling to pieces here:) All the best to you, your family and your very special newest edition:) #bestandworst
Aww thank you, and for reading. Xx
I’m not sure what to say.
After we lost our sons we watched a lot of Derren Brown. He covers the techniques used for cold reading (and even worse) and hot reading by some psychics. I didn’t want some cheap fake taking advantage of my wife at a time when she was at her most vulnerable.
I’m glad you found comfort in the experience and that it turned out well.
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Oh wow so there IS a way that they do it?? Did he give an explanation? As I say, I still think that there must be a way they do it, sometimes I lie awake and think about it and it drives me insane! I’m going to look him up on you tube, make some sense of it all! Thanks for reading. Zx
His shows are on All 4. He did some where he went to America and convinced people he was a genuine psychic and a few others where he sent people to test psychics. Cold reading is where there is just a generalised set of statements that sound specific. Hot reading is where you do research if not on Google through informal networks. Some really nasty psychics will make sure they have a hot reading available as a fail safe for the situation your first psychic was in.
The shows do look at some of the techniques but he also covers them in his book Tricks of the Mind.
As a sceptic you’ll find it interesting but equally I wouldn’t want it to strip the magic from a moment that was meaningful and special to you.
No I will definitely look them up! Yes it was very special to hear that Joseph was still around me and in that moment it was a huge comfort to me to believe that. We are not religious and so thoughts of Heaven are of no comfort, but I do like to believe that there is something. I am going to find the shows tonight, I find the whole thing massively intriguing, thanks for telling me about this!! Xx
Oh lovely, what an experience for you. I do believe, I have heard too many stories similar to yours. I have been to a few and I quite enjoyed the experience (although was told I would have 4 children which has scared hubbie a little) . It really intrigues me although I am sure there are some out there just taking advantage of people.
Eeek! Four IS a lovely number….!! I think with everything there are people who are in it for the money. Both of the psychics I saw were elderly ladies who seemed to have a gift, whether that was for being a true psychic or doing an amazing impersonation of one…we will never know! xx
Congratulations! Your post was in my top two picks for this week’s Over the Moon link up. I hope to see you next week.
Oh wow thank you so much! xx
Oh my goodness! How touching. I’ve always wanted to see a psychic but i’ve been too scared that they’ll either con me or tell me something bad.
But I just wanted to say thanks for visiting my blog and also, your writing is so beautiful x
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I was the same! I was convinced they would tell me something terrible! It was really interesting, whether you believe in it or not.
You’re very welcome! And thanks for visiting here too!! xx
Amazing story. I have to say I’m sceptical. I wrote a post on my blog years ago called “You will never get married. You are cursed” which is about the hilarious time I decided to see a local “psychic” and he told me all manner of hilarities such as that some sort of vague people were giving me the “evil eye,” but if I paid him some more money he could get rid of them for me. I have to say your story is somewhat more impressive. #coolmumclub
Haha that’s hilarious!! See that kind of psychic just seems crazy, and I wonder how anyone could believe in that kind of thing?! But this one, I don’t know, out of everything I just don’t understand how she could ever have known about the elephant. That was the thing that got me…xx
I don’t believe in there being anything supernatural to it. & I believe that most are just frauds, and people always remember the coincidental correct information, whilst forgetting all the wrong information – because it is human nature to give undue weight to coincidence. And because it often involves preying on the vulnerable – people who really want to believe. However, I do think some people are very, very talented at reading people and at suggestion. & I think those people will give accurate information, I just don’t think that it is without explanation or other worldly. Of course, I could be wrong – maybe there is more to it. But I have also seen and read things from Derren Brown on this. He can do it, and he has never claimed that it is anything other than a real skill for being able to obtain and also to plant information. I think it really jars when you try to comprehend it because it is so amazing that he could possibly get these things right, yet he does still say that it really is a trick and a skill and nothing more. I actually think if it is just a talent for reading people though, it is a pretty amazing talent. & it is amazing what those two people you saw knew and got right. #bestandworst
I meant to look up the Derren Brown shows the other night but didn’t find time, I’m definitely going to watch them though. I’m massively intrigued as to how they do it as I agree, I am sure there is a way, I just don’t know what it is!! 
I think whether or not psychics are real, it seems that you received closure from both visits and that’s what counts. I teared up when I read the first story about the elephant. #StayClassy
You’re right, it was what I needed to hear at the time I suppose, and I also think if there’s even a small chance that he’s still around then I’ll take that over the alternative. Thanks for reading. Xx
This is a beautiful post and I’m so glad that you managed to feel comforted from what you was told and it’s so lovely that Joseph sent you your new baby. I agree with Codfanglers comment, I don’t believe every person who claims to be a psychic is but I do think there are people out there who are gifted. I also think that as long as you’re not someone who lives your life according to what a fortune teller tells you (I know people who actually do this!) there’s no harm and so what if you gain a bit of comfort from it or if it puts your mind at ease there are worse things! x #’coolmumclub
Yes! I also know people who have made MAJOR decisions in their lives based on the words of a psychic! I have one friend who split with her partner because a psychic told her that she was yet to meet the man she would marry, it’s just craziness! I think you have to just have the attitude that it is what it is. Either way it’s lovely to look back on and think…..*maybe*….cx
I am a total sceptic but then I hear stories like this and I have to check myself – amazing. I haven’t been to see a psychic truth to be told I’m a little scared of the whole thing but hugely curious thanks so much for sharing on #coolmumclub lovely x
Wow. I just teared up, and like you, im very sceptical. This almost makes me want to go to a psychic. I can’t believe she knew all the names and their personalities and Joseph’s name. That is amazing. But on the flip side, could she have looked you up beforehand? It’s just so easy now to find out everything about someone! I don’t know! Thanks so much for linking up with #StayClassy!
That was my first thought but I didn’t give her a name, address, phone number, nothing at all. Until I walked into her house she has no idea who was turning up. I don’t know, I’m just sat watching Derren Brown investigating psychics, explains some things but not really personal details? Xx
Woah THAT. IS. NUTS. : ) I may have to try this out.
Yep that’s what blew my mind, how???? I always believe that there is an explanation for everything but sometimes it hurts my head too much to think of it!! Xx
Wow what a beautiful and incredible post. I’ve seen a few psychics over the years and was always skeptical, but been told so many things that they couldn’t possibly know. Big hugs and what an amazing little miracle you have xx Thanks for linking #abitofeverything xx
Thank you. I think anyone who goes to a psychic must have an element of belief or really, why bother? I don’t think I would ever go back, I wouldn’t want to tempt fate and hear anything that I wasn’t ready to hear!!! X
I’m so glad that you’ve added a new little to your family and so very sorry for your loss of Joseph. Thank you for sharing your story with us at the Over the Moon Link Party.
Thank you so much. Thanks for hosting. Xx
Wow, I have goosebumps reading your post. It must have been amazing experience, both times. It is hard to deny that there must be something spiritually higher that co-exist with our world when I hear of things like these happening. And I think when and why they happen, is usually for a specific reason. #abitofeverything
It was definitely amazing but being the sceptic that I am, I have spent the time since trying to work out how they could ever have known. I guess what really matters is that it was a comfort at a time when I really needed it. Xx
I got lots of goosebumps reading this. I do believe in miracles and your experience has proved it. I’m not sure about psychics it is so weird. I had one reading when I was a teenager and they have said that I would be in an arranged marriage – how wrong they were! haha It must be a real comfort to know that Joseph is looking after you and his little brother always after all these time. Thank you so much for sharing with us your wonderful story with us – very heart warming. #FabFridayPost
Yeah I prefer to believe in miracles than physics. I think there are some things that defy explanation but that doesn’t mean that they can’t be explained, we just don’t know it yet! It was a comfort, still is, and that’s the main thing. Thanks for hosting. X
Wow, what a strange experience. I bet you didn’t know what to think. It’s quite amazing all the details that were given. I really don’t know what to think, but I won’t dismiss anything, because you really never know do you?
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No, I think that’s the thing. However sceptic I am, I still think that perhaps there is more to this world than we know? Thanks for hosting. Xx
Strange but to be honest I totally don’t believe and never will it’s money making but each to their own thanks for linking to the #binkylinky
Absolutely each to their own. I have friends who 100% believe in it and others who are 100% non believers. I think I’m somewhere in the middle!! Thanks for hosting!
Each to their own it’s not for me enjoyable post #thanks for linking to the #binkylinky
Ohhh errrrrr!! That is amazingly weird isn’t it. I have seen a couple of psychics but they’ve never been overly great (think Scarborough beach front haha). However I do believe that people do have a connection into the spiritual world and I think that you have seen these people. How could they possibly know that information? Amazing, utterly amazing. Thanks for linking up, I’ve got goosebumps! #bestandworst
What a powerful story! I’m a scientist by nature so I’m a natural sceptic and that’s onlu fuelled by the number of fraudulent psychics out there. But I’m not completely closed to the possibility that there may be something there. About a year after my wife and I started going out together, she went to see a psychic who told her a combination of things that, while not as explicitly specific as yours, were detailed enough to be more than just a random punt – there was a very real chance that they would turn out to be wrong. She hinted at a wedding requiring a passport (we got married in Malaysia) and told her something about my younger brother than we laughed at at the time but turned out to actually happen.
So, yeah, I’m still sceptical. But I’ve seen enough evidence to create enough doubt. And who deep down doesn’t want to believe in magic? #binkylinky
Ooh that’s interesting that even as a scientist you are open to the idea that there could possibly be something more. I think a lot of sceptics would feel a little different were they to see a psychic and have a reading such as I did, sometimes you need to hear it with your own ears to believe? But yes, you are absolutely right, I believe in magic!!! xx
Wow. I am really blown away. I have always been skeptical too but I had a strange occurrence happen after my ex father-in-law past away that jolted me into believing that there is more to life then that which science can explain. I wrote about it last year on the blog. Anyway, your encounters are just…mind blowing and beautiful to think about. Thanks for linking up with the #FabFridayPost
Oh I am off to find your post, I love reading about others psychic experiences, it really is mind blowing isn’t it? I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father in law, thank you for reading. xx
I’ve never been to one and I’m sceptical – but that’s so chilling what you’ve just said that you’ve made me question myself.
I hope you found comfort in what they said to you regardless.xxx
I have never been to one and though skeptical I have to agree there is truth in there somewhere. My hubby’s sister is big into seeing psychics and she told my hubby years before he ever met me that he would fall in love with a Jennifer from another country about seven years later we met! That is freaky coincidence. But so was yours. You don’t really have to believe in psychic but I find it happy, loving and comforting in the words she shared with you that your little one is a present sent from Joseph. Why not? Beautifully written. Thanks for linking up to Share With Me and the continual support. #sharewithme
Wow see that is a freaky coincidence isn’t it? Not beyond the realms of possibility and get out of every name, a huge coincidence. I think it’s mainly a comfort thing for many as you say, and where’s the harm in that? Thank you for hosting. Xx
This is a beautiful piece! I do believe in miracles but would say avoid going to psychics; whatever they say would leave an impact on your mind and will indirectly control you.
Yes I agree there is that, I know people who have allowed what the psychic has told them to dictate their lives which is wrong. xx
If they bring us comfort (in the oddest ways at times, and in ways we might not understand at the time…), then that can surely be good? An intriguing little post x #AnythingGoes
Exactly, no matter if its real or not, it helps. Where’s the harm in that? xx
I’m a skeptic too, I’ve never had such an interesting conversation with a “psychic” and often think that they’re trained to read body language and such. It is certainly a strange story you tell.
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Yes I agree they pick up on body language, etc, that’s how I thought they did it but then the other things, the things they couldn’t possibly have known…its mind blowing really! Thanks for hosting! xx
Wow, what a post. I am one of these people that believes things IF she sees them but a psychic experience is something that I have never experienced and I can imagine I’d be very sceptical too. However it sounds like you may have found a few rares that are truly connected in some way. 1. How are you feeling today? Thanks so much for linking up with the #MadMidWeek linky.
It’s crazy isn’t it? I’m still hugely sceptical but some things, particularly the elephant, I just think HOW?? Thanks for hosting. Xx
I’ve never been to a psychic and like you I’ve always been very sceptical but I have to confess that your post made me cry when I read about how the psychic picked up all the details about Joseph and how he was standing next to you with his elephant. How amazing that the other psychic also knew that you were pregnant before you did. I am sure people like that give a lot of hope to those who have lost loved ones – to know that they are still there with us even if we can’t see them must be immensely comforting. I’m sure that Joseph is always with you in spirit – that part of it is something I firmly believe x
I’m still not a believer in psychics, I am convinced there is a way that they know these things, but like you I do believe that our loved ones are never far away. When Lewis was younger he used to tell us that Joseph had visited him, things he had told him, and even now he remembers those times. I would love to believe that it was true, I think it’s a case of believing whatever helps isn’t it? Thanks for reading. xx