Since P's accident I don't feel his "presence" like some have told me they felt or whatever.. I haven't had any "signs" that he watching over me or "with me" ect.. Enter Kevin.
Kevin is a good friend of Patrick's. They lived together and played baseball together at Pepperdine. He came over yesterday afternoon to hang out with us for a couple of hours. As he sat on my couch he told me he had a dream the previous Friday about Patrick. Here is his dream as he described it to me, give or take a few details (I have a bad memory.)
"I was at a shoe store and all of a sudden I saw Pat. I yelled his name and he gave me a big hug. I knew it wasn't really him but his spirit. As we were walking outside you [Erynn] were walking up with Ashley [Kevin's wife]. I tried to tell you that Pat was here but you couldn't see him. I told Pat to tell me something only you [Erynn] and him would know so I could tell you and you would believe me that he was there. His mouth was moving but I couldn't hear any words. I started to panic because I really wanted you to know he was there. He was standing on dirt so I told him to write it so I could read it. He wrote VALENTINE'S. "Tell her Happy Valentine's Day?" I asked? Then I started to hear his voice and he said to tell you 'Happy Valentine's Day.' "
I'm sure I screwed that up a little but you get the point. Kevin told it much better than I did and was very animated. I thought it was funny that it took place a shoe store, of all places. P loved his shoes! The only more appropriate place would have been Roger Dunn, his favorite golf superstore! He was always trying to convince me to stop by there anytime we drove by.
After this all happened I was thinking to myself, well, at least I don't have any major holidays I have to deal with right away. P always called Valentine's Day a "hallmark holiday." Then of course the 1st holiday I have to face is all about LOVE... with hearts, candy and lovey-dovey people everywhere I look and my Valentine isn't here. Then Kevin told me about this dream and I instantly felt comforted. I know he wishes me a Happy Valentine's Day, even if he thought it was a "hallmark holiday." Last year we were in CO for V-Day with our families and Will was just barely 6 weeks old. The year before that P took me to Mastro's for dinner. This V-Day we are going to Mastro's again and I am having a huge bone-in filet in honor of P, his fav!
One thing I love about that man was the fact that he would do something sweet and thoughtful for me on any given day.. not just because it was Valentine's Day~ the day EVERYONE is supposed to be getting a card, a heart shaped box of nasty chocolate or roses. I would come home from work and waiting for me on the kitchen counter were a dozen roses stuffed into an undersized vase- just because. I'd wake up in the morning and find a warm, toasted blueberry bagel (pg craving!) from my favorite bagel store down the street- just because. (well, maybe that was him trying to kiss-ass for going golfing those mornings, but who cares!) Happy Valentine's Day, babe. xo
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Erynn I'm so happy that you were comforted by this...it is definitely a sign...I've heard that when you are super close with someone (like a husband/parent) it takes awhile to feel their presence or see a sign (b/c u are grieving too much) - so I am happy that his friend was able to be a roadway for you! XOXO
Oh, Erynn. That was a wonderful story. Definitley made me cry. I'm so glad your friend shared his dream and I KNOW it was Patrick coming through. :) Many hugs. xoxo.
what a cool story! I'm so glad his friend had that dream and got to share that with you :)
Aww, that's the cutest thing ever. Oh, and I'm emailing you now...
What a neat story!
I'm so happy to hear that you have some comfort. I'm glad P's friend shared his dream with you. big hugs to you.
That is an amazing story and I SO believe that was Pat's way of telling you happy Valentines!!! My mother in law said it took a while but every now and then she will have a dream of Brian sitting at her table and them talking and her rubbing his back like she always did. She says that is God's way of letting her spend some time with Brian even though she doesn't have him here anymore!! You will find your own ways of comfort soon....it's all just so new right now.
What a great story.
And I LOL'ed at the part where you said he probably only made you the bagel to suck up for going to play golf, haha!
That's awesome Erynn. I would definitely take that as a sign. I personally think the "signs" we receive aren't usually the ones we are looking for. They tend to show themselves in random ways, like other people's dreams.
I love hearing stories like that. That's so awesome...and seriously funny that it was in a shoe store! That's odd!!!
Oh Erynn I love that! I think I told you it took me a long time to feel any type of presence from my dad...but it will come....in the most mysterious ways! He is always with you! :) xoxo
What a sweet story.
WOW! That gave me chills..that's awesome. I know he is with you ALWAYS.
I love that.
That is the greatest dream! And I love that P loves his shoes!!! Who doesn't?
And the new blog layout and pics is fabulous!
That is such a sweet and comforting story. So glad you have so many people to remind you of his presence. He was an amazing husband. I was thinking of you and facing this weekend but remembering he did call it a hallmark holiday. Glad you are going to mastro's in his honor, that sounds perfect and I will be thinking of you <3
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