I've been functioning on very little sleep over the last few months (the last year really). This evening, I heard noises coming from the basement, loud noises and panicked at the thought that someone was trying to get into the house... Usually, my dog, Sookie, always follows me, she never walks in front of me but tonight, when I opened up the basement door, she bolted in front of me and headed down the stairs barking and growling. I followed her, holding a knife thinking I may have to protect her and myself, needless to say my children upstairs... Turns out, when I got down there and turned on the lights, Sookie was standing in the laundry area growling, snarling, barring teeth and all at nothing I could see. The windows were all locked (double locks on all of them), the washer and dryer weren't on so that couldn't have made the noise and the furnace is turned down since I'm warming the upstairs for the puppies and it's warm enough without the help of the central heat! I snooped around very timidly and then stumbled upon what I think made the loud noise. A box, knocked over and it's contents spilled over. All the things that are in that box are things that belonged to Michael, Tim's father. In it, there's a baby book his mother had made, his wallet, cards, letters from the mine, etc. I've asked repeatedly to have a clearer sign of what the man wants, still nothing. Hubby had just left for work (nightshift) and I'm sort of at a loss with this. This is the first time that Sookie ever acted this way and I'm surprised that she acted this protective (must be that she has pups) and went ahead of me like she did and stood her ground to snarl at something I didn't see... I'm going to get some film tomorrow and go picture crazy all over the house and now that the snow's gone, I'll go to the graveyard and take pictures there as well... What about getting the house blessed? Anyone ever hear of that? I'm beginning to think about talking to a priest about doing this... might really make me look like a fruitcake huh? :lol:
Nancy and concerned Sookie

[ April 26, 2002: Message edited by: KellKell ]

He definately is trying to get your attention. Say something like Yes Michael I know it's you. Please don't scare me like that. You can use a digital camera too for pictures. Kell has taken some amazing photos with a digital. I was even present for one amazing moving orb shot.

Nancy have you heard of smudging a house? Using sage? Kell and Mare can post a link where you can buy some sage sticks and you try a cleansing on your own before going for outside help. But let us know before you do. We can give you some tips and all send white light while you smudge. The more energy we can give you the better. Hold your ground girl. Don't let it frighten you. Sookie was just being a protective mommie with her new kids around. She didn't recognize Michael as immediate family and was probably startled herself. Give her a treat for me! ;-)

Well to start with it is hard to convence a preist that you are being haunted.It doesn't matter if you get the Pope if dad has a purpose he won't leave.I have a thought.Get a tablet of paper and a pen or pencil,put it down somewhere.Then tell dad that you are going to bed and if he has something he has to tell you to write it down.If he can move a box he can write.Ofcourse you want to say please and thank you.Tell grandpaw that no matter what his purpose is he has no right scaring the children or anyone else.Be firm!!!Talk to him just like you can see him if he does something you don't like tell him about it.I hope this helps don't let him get the best of you. Love And Light Bonnie

From reading this and your other post, your father-in-law is definitely trying to get your attention. This goes back to the other post and Kell's response, but I think the method of taking a few minutes before you go to bed and asking him to communicate what he wants through a dream just might work. This may take a few nights in a row. Keep a journal beside the bed to write down any dreams you have. It may not seem significant or relevant at the time, but may become clearer at some point. From what you've said, you have some pretty vivid dreams, and I think this method might really work for you. You might also try to get a book on dream interpretation -- a lot of things we dream about are really symbolic. Hope this helps! Let us know if you try it.

I'll ask him to either come to me or Tim and ask him to please stop going to the kids as I feel they are too young to be explaining what they are seeing/feeling/hearing.
When we lived in the old apartment where this started, my oldest was only 2 and 1/2 and we had the "sponge" puzzle pieces that kids can play with in the tub and stick on the wall (of the shower)... Tina-Marie used to place the letters of the puzzles always in a way that you could read something... Just a few that I remember were "Mke di 4 u" (Mike died for you) "lve im" (love Tim) and "Dot 4et me" (don't forget me)...
That freaked us out but my dear hubby was in such denial (heartbreak I believe about the father he never knew) that we did basically sweep it under the rug.
I talked to Tim this morning when he got home about the dog's behavior last night and the box being knocked over, he said he wants to open up to this but doesn't know how... I don't know what to tell him since with me, this is just something that I've always had.
Nancy

I think you should smudge for negative energy just in case you have other spirits besides your father-in-law.

I think your father-in-law is bothering you and your kids because Tim has been blocking him. Tim is the one that should be asking his dad to come to him in his dreams so he can speak to him. He also needs to stop ignoring things that happen for no apparent reason - I don't mean that he should always jump to the conclusion that everything that happens is caused by his dad - what I mean is that once he realizes that there is no other explanation, he should acknowlege his father "Hi Dad, I know you're here. Please be patient, I'm trying to communicate. Could you please visit me in my dreams?". The more often he does this, the easier it will become for him to recognize the paranormal.

On and that box - you and Tim should go through every item. Try to pinpoint what each item might have meant to your father-in-law and make sure that ever "i" is dotted and every "t" is crossed on those mining papers.

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Yes, I definitely think he's trying to get your attention - perhaps more now because he knows you're talking/thinking more about it, by talking to us. Lots of good advice here! As has been said, try smudging the house for negative spirits before calling in the big guns. ;-) If you didn't know, 'smudging' is like a blessing done with dried sage; it comes from Native American practices.

Here's the link to an online store that has them: Capricorns Lair[/URL]
This is the specific URL for the medium size sage stick that they carry: Medium Sage Smudge Wand at Capricorns Lair[/URL]
You can also find them in metaphysical shops in your area.

Basically what you do it light the sage bundle and blow the flame out, just so it smolders/smokes. Take it through the entire house and try to fan the smoke into every part of the rooms; don't forget the corners. ;-) While doing this, say a blessing for the house, your family and that negative spirits must move on, only the good are allowed to remain, etc. You can tailor the blessing to your own belief system, i.e. Christian, etc.

I think too it would be a good idea for both you and Tim to go through that box or any of his other things to check if he's trying to point you to something. Tim needs to do this too, in case it's something you may not recognize.

As for Tim wanting to open up to all of this, it's great - that's the first step! And possibly the toughest. He isn't going to feel completely comfortable with it overnight, but with an open mind, he'll go far. Connie's suggestion is good - that Tim needs to talk to Dad and acknowledge him. In fact, that may be all dad wants is for Tim to acknowledge him - you mentioned that they did not know each other very well in life, so who knows.

Don't forget to tell Tim about asking dad to come to him in his dreams - it could be quite effective. ;-)

Kell

It sounds like he is getting frustrated and his emotions are turning more negative. That's what you dog is picking up on. He may be a good man who feels he needs some recognition from his son he never really knew. Which is not healthy for his spiritual progression and health.
If you can't get your husband to do that you may have to go ahead and smudge/clean the place.
I would suggest calling on your Higher Powers. Whatever you have faith in. God/Goddess/Universe/Universal Mind/etc..

You said you have had alot of dreams. If you wish you can post them here. Maybe someone here can help you in interpreting them.
We might be able get some answers you need through the dreams. Hopefully it's just one issue he needs to convey and he can move on.

I do think he's turning a little sour in here but I know why now... Tim doesn't know how to acknowledge him right? #1 he doesn't know how to tune himself and #2 he feels a little foolish talking to his father.
In March 99, same day that pic (signature) was taken, I'd waited up for him and we sat in the living room chatting and as he was talking, his whole face changed. The image went away so I didn't say anything thinking maybe it was an imagination trick but then it happened again and I said in such a low voice "You're your father"
More than anything that scared Tim but I'm positive he won't admit this scares him and I'm sure that's why he rather stay naive about it, God, I wish I could too sometimes!
Nancy

Does your husband talk to himself at all? Tell him it is that simple. If something comes to his mind just tell him to voice it out loud - no chants, or prayers, or specific words need to be used. He should not be embarassed, especially if you and the kids are the only ones in the house.

I've got a friend who lives nearby that also visits this board - Gettysburg Mary. She has sensed spirits in my home (I'm assumeing they are my grandparents and maybe my Dad now)but they are quiet. Why, because they don't get a chance. My husband talks to himself all the time - I've told Mary that he doesn't give them a chance to get a word in. OK I'm not being real serious here but I do think it's a possibility - maybe they don't feel so detached because I talk to them and address them by name and he talks to no one in particular but since he's the only one in the room maybe they think he's talking to them.

[ April 26, 2002: Message edited by: Connie ]