Hello. I have a story that I am really hoping that someone can offer some advice to me. My husband, four children and myself moved into this house in July of 2002. From the very beginning we had odd things happen. As a child I grew up in an old "haunted" house, so this really didn't bother me much. I knew that something was here, and as long as it was friendly, I was cool with it. Of course my husband thought that I was crazy.
We had problems with channels changing, the volume going to each extreme...either way up, or complete silence...no one even close to the dials... things falling off of the walls... We just dealt with it and lived our lives. I would stand at the bottom of the stairs, and could see a dark haze flash by. It would give me the worst panic feeling... one I cannot even explain. Then one night almost a year ago, something...some kind of banging "in" the walls kept my 'Not" believing husband awake all night long. When I awoke, my husband was a true believer and told me to call my mother. She did some research and ended up coming over and doing an Indian Ritual that helped spirits go and be in peace. We didn't have any problems for a long time. A few days ago my husband jumps up and goes out the back door.... (like he has for almost 2 months) checks everything and comes back in. I finally asked him what in the world he was doing. He explains to me that he has been doing this for awhile now because he sees a black, dark cloud/blob in the back window that moves past.... and he thinks that someone is in our back yard. Immediately... I feel sick to my stomach. Then tonight, both my husband and I were gone for about an hour, leaving my oldest daughter...her friend... and a three year old that they were babysitting.
When I got home, they were really scarred and told me that there was a black blob outside. It just sat there in the window and when they started screaming.. it just floated off. The three year old kept screaming... someone is here... someone is here.
Though I have not yet personally seen this again.... I truly believe that whatever was here a year ago is now back.. But how do you get rid of something this is not in your house? It lurks on the back porch. Any comments would be greatly appreciated... I am really getting concerned...especially because it is a dark haze....and not white.... Please help!!!
Gypsy101aab
PS> I hope that you all don't think that I am crazy. I was hoping that this was the place to come for help. Have a good night... And thank you.

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Just wanted to move this here from the introductory forum so that it would get more attention ~Trin =)
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[ March 27, 2004, 08:06 AM: Message edited by: Trinity ]

Hi Gypsy!

What a scary situation! I don't blame you for being concerned. Unfortunately I don't have any solid advice, but I have a few suggestions that may help.

We have a page of House Blessings[/URL] but what I'm wondering is if there is some type of blessing that could done to the land surrounding your home. So it wouldn't just be your home that was protected but the property as well.

Another thing to look in to is the history of your house. Not sure if you're living in an older home, but finding out who lived there before and what, if anything happened (ie: people passing away in the home or just anything that may have left some negative energy behind) may give you a better understanding of what this 'thing' could be and how better to approach the situation.

I'm very interested to see what advice some of the other members have to offer and wish you luck with this! Do keep us posted and let us know if anything else happens.

((((Hugz))))

Hi... Well I have done some research and found out that someone did pass away in this house but of old age. The weird thing is that if anything is done to it...ungrades..new fence.. etc.... is when there are more problems. I don't know if that could be what causes it.. but it is bothering me.. Thanks for your input. And have a good weekend...

Have you tried cleansing the outside of the house with a sage smudging stick? I have used this inside my home and dont see why it wouldnt work outside as well or get some crystals and bury them around the perimeter of your home or sprinkle sea salt around perimeter. I have never tried the sea salt but heard it is used for protection. Good luck to you and keep us posted.

[ March 27, 2004, 09:54 PM: Message edited by: ceridwen_ebrill ]

Hi Gypsy,

First, I want to say, please don't be frightened of the color; black or white do not indicate it's nature/intentions. We see black, white and gray shades in between around here all the time.

Having said that, based on the information you've dug up, it could possibly be the previous homeowner that died there. S/he could simply be lost and think they still live there, and perhaps confused as to why there are 'strange people' (you all) in their house! It might sound silly, but it happens. This is why the home improvement projects seem to 'stir up' the activity. Whatever you're doing to the home interests them.

While the house blessings, etc. are good ideas, there is also a simple approach. Just verbalize (at any time) what you want. Just try not to do it when you're feeling scared yourself.. you need to be confident. Speak as you would to any other person; be firm, but be kind and polite. Tell them that you are now the homeowner and they need to realize this and move on. And to please stop showing themselves by walking around on the porch as they're scaring the kids. If they insist on staying, they are welcome to, but ONLY if they remain unseen and do not bother anyone.

I hope you find a workable solution!

Kell

Hi Gypsy,

I agree with KellKell, I would tell you the same thing. The old owner was there not to harm, but to keep watch over the children knowing that the parents were away. She knew she is not welcome inside anymore which distresses her, but she still loves her home and wants to be included, and keep watch!!!
Please keep us updated. Thanks for sharing.
Tana