Even though this trauma had been an awakening for Daniel, this was not the only marvel he had witnessed, although, during that particular time in his life it was his father who had been the lucky participant of a miraculous encounter from Heaven.
During Daniel’s earlier years, his father had taken him and his younger brother into the bush to cut down some trees. Daniel’s father, John, was a logger by profession and he wanted to show his sons the ‘tricks of the trade.’ The boys’ father warned them that every day could prove to be dangerous and they always needed to be thankful for their Angels for watching over them.
At first, the children were skeptical of this statement because they had never heard there father talk about Angels up until that point in time, but then, a seed of doubt was planted in them when the Universe decided it was time to prove their father’s remark about Divine Intervention was right on cue.
It was later that afternoon as the boys stood back watching their dad perform his craft, when a rotting tree suddenly broke free and came crashing down just missing him by inches.
A limb from the dead foil grazed their father’s shoulder during the fall and cut into him like the edge of a knife. The kids stood back with their mouths open in sheer terror after witnessing the near fatal tragedy. To the children during that moment in time, it looked like their dad had just suddenly flown through the air like someone had tossed him like a Frisbee to get him out of the way from the falling sentinel.
John also later confirmed to his wife, Shayne that their sons account of what they had witnessed was true and then added that during the instant of his near fatal demise he had been fully aware that someone was behind him because he literally felt hands forcefully push him out of the way. His sermon to his sons about ‘the Angels watching over them’ was definitely proved that day.
You didn’t have to convince Shayne to ‘believe in the magic of the Heavens’ although this wasn’t always so. During her younger years, the ‘Powers that be’ tried very hard to convince Shayne to behold the wonders that were placed before her but her skepticism got in the way and she just naturally assumed that everything unusual or amazing that happened in her life was just a coincidence. It was through the constant overwhelming display of synchronicities that she finally gave in and allowed her mind’s eye to be opened so she was able to see the Light of the Divine.
Shayne was unaware that the rest of her relations were believers in the Great Beyond until a family gathering about a month prior to Daniel’s accident.
Shayne’s Grandfather Coldham had been an attentive, loving man who worshiped nature. He lived on a farm that was surrounded by the woods and it was here that he frequently entertained the younger members of his ‘Pride’ by taking them on a nature walk among the trees.
The butterflies were also abundant around this patriarch as they seemed to sense his kind energy and flew around him like he was a prized flower.
Unfortunately this wonderful, gentle man has since made his transition into Heaven. His wife followed in his footsteps six months later, passing away from a broken heart due to the loss of her beloved husband.
The death of these two gentle souls took its toll on the family and this was the reason that one of the siblings took over their home after the mourning phase had passed. Keeping the memories of the homestead and its occupants alive were exactly what the family needed to recover from their loss.
A barbeque was planned at the old estate in the summer of 2017, just prior to Canada’s 150th birthday celebration.
Even though other members of the family now owned the house, it seemed empty without the original owners. But I ask you, were they really absent from the fold? All the signs seemed to prove otherwise.
As the day progressed, various members of the family started to notice an abundance of butterflies flying around them and then they all started commenting on the wonderful occurrence, humorously making remarks that the elders of the family, who were now residing in Heaven, were also attending the gala.
It was during a moment when they had all formed a huddle in the backyard that a swarm of the beautiful winged creatures decided to form a coalition taking advantage of the family’s togetherness. The colorful delicate species swooped around them like they were encompassing them in a protective cocoon.
To the family, this was a beautiful display of love that was sent from those who had ‘Crossed Over’ showing their descendants that they were still with them.
It was shortly after the memorable family reunion that Shayne’s faith was tested again. Shayne had just found out that her father was diagnosed with cancer and she immediately fell into a state of depression.
This mood was still prevalent on her drive to work one day just shortly after she had heard the devastating news but she reacted as she always did during troubling times and that was to pray.
This time her call for support was directed towards her father in that he would find the peace and guidance he needed to get him through his ordeal.
Immediately after her plea for assistance, one of the street lamps on the side of the road flashed on and off. Shayne looked at the blinking light hopefully thinking it might be a sign from her Spiritual Helpers showing they had heard her.
She got her confirmation seconds later as no sooner than she passed one road lamp when the next one just a few feet ahead also winked in dual simulation. She smiled and whispered a grateful, “Thank you.” After that the rest of the day went surprisingly well.
Even though she was still feeling anxious, that display of lights had given her some encouragement in knowing that no matter what was about to take place, that with the help of her Spiritual Mentors, she would find the strength to carry on in spite of life’s little hurts.
Shayne’s Heavenly charges once again relayed the message ‘We Are Here’ when she left work later that day.
As it was, during that twilight time, the street lights started their repetition of blinking on and off and continued all along the route home till she pulled into the driveway of her residence.
This was the start of a wonderful relationship with her Guardians of Light and now it happens on a regular basis, especially when she is feeling the pressures of a busy day.
As always Shayne responds to these Angelic communications with a grateful. “Thank you,” just to let them know she accepts and appreciates their acts of love and support.
The only one left in the family now that needed convincing on the magical ways of the Universe was her youngest son, Wyatt, but as fate would have it she needed not to have worried as he was about to have a profound experience of his own.
The incident took place late one afternoon on a trip home from the hospital.
Mother and son were riding silently in the car reflecting on the visit they had just had with Shayne’s ailing dad. “I don’t know if Papa is going to be all right, Mom,” he said to his mother with grave concern. Wyatt had a very close relationship with his grandfather and Shayne knew that even though her son was twenty years old, he was struggling with his emotions.
“Ask your Angels to watch over him,” she said to her male offspring trying to find the words to comfort him even though she was also apprehensive at the condition of her father’s wellbeing.
“Do you really believe that Mom?” He questioned her, sounding as skeptical as she had been during her adolescence.
“Yes, son,” She said trying her best to convince him otherwise. “You can always count on them for some kind of support. They might not always take the hurt away, but they will provide you with a sense of peace,” she explained.
She had just uttered those words of comfort when the street light they