I have a question concerning dreams....my brother passed away about this time last year. I have since had two dreams about him. The first one was very emotional, he was just all of a sudden standing infront of me and took my hand, at which point I started crying...and he said "awwww.....don't cry" I woke up at that point. The second one started the same as the first, all of a sudden he was just there...in this one I actually got to tell him that I loved and missed him and we hugged. The thing about these two dreams, is they felt sooooooo real....when I woke up, i felt like he was still there. I believe that our deceased loved ones can contact us through our dreams, but I wanted to get other's thoughts on the subject. The other thing I thought was odd, is the fact that I have only dreamt about him those two times. Any thoughts are much welcomed!

Shani

I believe that our dreams are the easiest way for spirits to commucnicate with us. It sounds like you had a couple of wonderful dreams. I think that when our loved ones are so real as your brother was in your dreams that they probably are real.

First, Trinity, my condolences on your brother's passing. Losing a loved one is so difficult.
I also believe that our family and loved ones who pass on do return to visit us in dreams. I've had very vivid dreams of my grandmother, my father, even a grandfather that I never met. I think this is their way of comforting us and just checking in.
As for just dreaming of him only twice, I was a little puzzled over this too since losing my father. We were very close, and I couldn't figure out why I didn't have these dreams of him more often; I would even try to will myself to dream of him. Then, it dawned on me that maybe it was because he was surrounded by a lot of people who loved him as dearly as I did, in the afterlife. In fact, in one of my dreams of him, he was sitting around a large table, enjoying the company of several people. Some I recognized from pictures or descriptions, others, I didn't. I'm pretty sure he's been busy catching up on old times with some of his loved ones on that side.
I look forward to my dreams of him and other loved ones. I think these are little messages they send to us, or maybe just to let us know they are still around, and a part of our lives. Enjoy your dreams of your brother, I'm sure he has visited you to give you some comfort and let you know of his well-being.

Thank you both for your replies. Ya know Carrie, I've tried to do that too...tried to will myself to dream about him. It just doesn't work when ya want it to. The two dreams that I had were very close together...I have a feeling the second visit was because the first one didn't go so well, and he wanted to check on me again. I do believe that he is with many people that love him very much and is very happy to see them again.

I do believe that it was him visiting, but the sometimes sceptic in me didn't want to read too far into it because I was so hopeful that it was him. But hearing from both of you has helped to confirm what I already believed to be true. Thanks again!

Trin, I'm so sorry about your brother. I too think it was dream visitations. I also think we just have to sit back and allow it to happen as it will; we can't necessarily make it happen. In fact, trying too hard to make it happen again seems like it might keep it from happening - it's like trying too hard at something in life can make it that much harder to reach. Keep in mind - he may have come to you because you were in need of some closure (?).... and you were able to hug and tell him you love him. I like Carrie's theory that they are busy on the other side with loved ones. I don't think that is the last time he'll visit you though.

Hugs,
Kell

I was thinking back on it, and Kell, your absolutely right....I was in need of some closure. We hadn't spoken for a few months before he passed...for no reason other then life keeps ya busy sometimes and it's hard to find the time. Although I regret that now, I think that's where needing the closure comes into play...I hadn't gotten a chance to tell him all the things that I should have been saying all along. In that one paticular dream, I had the opportunity.

Thank you so much for your reply....you guys have really helped me out with this and made me feel alot better!