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 Dear Mr. Anderson:

I don't know how to thank you for bringing my entire family peace and hope after our session in November, 2010.  It took me this many months just to understand the impact of the session and how much it meant to each of us in our family, and how differently we all reacted to it.

In September, 2009 my mother was diagnosed with Lymphoma, and her prognosis was dim.  She took it badly and became embittered, which is understandable, but then she became a little destructive.  One night I saw her at the computer very late at night, and the next morning my curiosity got the best of me and I went to find out what she was looking for online.  In the files were sites about suicide and how to pass on painlessly.  I was shocked to my foundation--here she was, terminally ill, and looking to shorten even what little time she had.   I felt like she was unraveling, and I also felt guilty because, who am I to tell my own mother she must endure pain and suffering until God decides it is time to leave the earth?

This was such a touchy subject because we had gone through it before.  5 years prior to Mom's diagnosis, my father passed away from brain cancer.  It was terrible, but my mom was a pillar of strength for my dad, right up until the end.  So it was heartbreaking to begin to understand that she was giving up on herself.

My brother, who had followed your work for some time, had suprised the family with a session with you.  At first I thought it was a terrible mistake, and would only encourage my mom to consider ending her life because she missed my dad.  So I went to the appointment with a lot of fear over what would be said,  and how mom would react. 

For the rest of my life, I will never forget meeting you and the unusual way you addressed us.  As soon as your assistant opened the door for us, there you stood with your hands on both hips, and without even a hello, said directly to mom, "Sit down, there's a gentleman here with a lot to say to you."  From that second on, I knew the session was going to be a help and not a hurt to her life. 

It was my dad that spoke first, and at a quick glance you looked just like him, when he would get stern because he had to lecture one of his kids.  He'd stand there with both hands on his hips and say, "I need a word with you."  Something in your stance and the words you said made me know right away my dad was going to talk some sense into mom.  And for the next hour, he did just that--reminding her that she is still on the earth for a reason, that she had a lot to accomplish, and not to take away such a valuable life lesson by throwing away her life out of fear.  I couldnt have said one word any better.  Something in the sound of what you said affected mom very deeply, escpecially the fact that you told her, "Frank says he will be holding your hand at the end, and you wont be alone."

That one line didnt mean much to me until mom's health went downhill and she went to hospice.  In the last hours of her life, she looked puzzled, smiled and then held out her hand.  At first I thought she needed something.  But then I remembered what dad had said to her about holding her hand, and I asked her, "Is daddy here?"  And she smiled.  An hour later she passed away surrounded by her children, AND her husband.

Thank you so much for being a genuine link to the other side.  You can't imagine how wonderful it was to know for sure that dad helped mom to make the transition, and that they are both at peace.  Mom found the courage to continue her battle and live on until God decided she was finished.  I think we are all glad for that, expecially mom.  In time, we'd like to come back to see you, and hear from both our parents.  It seems less important now, thanks to you, because I know they are together and there is nothing to worry about.  I miss them, but I'm at least happy for them that they have each other now.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.  I dont think I could say it enough.  God bless you.

Your friend Tracy
 

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