Ascension by Grace

Since our website’s theme is Inspiration, Happiness and Peace of Mind, the story for this post is about all three of those “states of being” presented in one of the most beautiful love stories I have ever been exposed to. This is a true story and it absolutely takes my breath away and touches me deeply within my heart every time I tell it. It is the pure Grace of the Beloved that is the basis of this story.

My Auntie M and Uncle Jim had been married for 49 years and they lived next door to my mother. Uncle Jim was a hard working man and he and Auntie M had raised two wonderful children. Auntie M was always the life of the party and there didn’t really even have to be a party…she was just always happy and always laughing or smiling and doing her very best to get everyone else to experience some “Happiness.” I have no memories of her ever saying anything unkind or doing anything unkind. Her heart was as big and as full of joy as any person I have ever been exposed to with just one exception and that would be her son. He is very much like her. She had the gift of making friends instantly and she had many, many friends. When I say that what I mean is that she could pick up the phone and call any number of people and each and every one of them would be ready and willing to assist her with whatever she needed. Auntie M was just so much fun to be around. Have you ever known anyone who is just happy all of the time? Well, if so, then you know what it’s like just being around them. It’s an energy thing, you know what I mean…it just makes everything better and it’s fun to experience.

Auntie M was a perfect example of someone who made every effort humanly possible to keep the “peace,” and sometimes that was easier said than done. Uncle Jim had a temper and was as stubborn as could be. Auntie M dealt with him just like she did everybody…with a smile and a sense of humor. Uncle Jim became very ill and his health began to decline rapidly. My cousin had placed both Auntie M and Uncle Jim into a nursing home in order for them both to receive exceptional, continual care. It was necessary to make decisions for the welfare and care of Auntie M and my Uncle, as the situation was too much for Auntie M. She was unable to adequately care for herself and Uncle Jim too. Uncle Jim passed within a few short months after the onset of his illness. Auntie M was heart-broken but strong in spirit and she appeared to be dealing with the passing of her husband better than any of us expected. My cousin visited her on a daily basis after work and they had dinner together. He did the best he could to fill the void that was left in her heart after the passing of Uncle Jim.

A few months had passed when one day Auntie M got up and was going about her daily activities at the nursing home. She was a master at loving-kindness and everybody looked forward to spending time with her. On this particular morning, she got up and was happy and excited and she made an appointment to have her hair done which is a service that was offered and one that she had taken advantage of several times. One of the nurses asked her, “Is it a special occasion today…is your son taking you out to dinner and that’s why you want to get your hair done? ” Auntie M replied, “No, I’m going to see Jim today.” My Aunt had been diagnosed with what some people called delusions of grandeur so everyone just humored her regarding her statements about going to see Jim. What made her so cute all of the time but especially regarding scenarios where people didn’t really believe that she had a grasp on reality was that she knew exactly what was happening and she had a little giggle that expressed her “knowing.” She knew what she was doing and thinking and she also knew what everybody else thought about it. She was completely aware and it was her awareness that created the humor for her. She went to her appointment and had her hair done and it looked absolutely beautiful and she chose one of her prettiest dresses to wear. She felt great and she looked stunning.

Later that day her son came to visit as he did every day. He was surprised to see her all dressed up and he preceded to tell her how beautiful she looked and he asked her if he had forgotten an occasion or had they planned to go out for dinner and he had just forgotten? In her sweet, loving voice she replied, “Oh no, honey, I’m going to see your Daddy today.” She just smiled and looked at my cousin in a very matter-of-fact way. Well, my cousin just said, “Well, great…do you have time for dinner before you go?” They talked for quite some time and shared dinner just like they always did. They had a lovely evening sharing many thoughts and memories. He loved her so and could have stayed there talking for hours but it was getting late so he kissed her goodnight and wished her sweet dreams, and of course, told her to give his love to “Daddy” when you see him. She just smiled…he assured her that he would see her tomorrow. Before leaving, he told her again how beautiful she looked and that “Daddy” would think so too.

After he left that evening, Auntie M lay down on her bed, closed her eyes and sweetly, gently, slipped into a sleep and quietly ascended with the Grace of the Beloved…she just smiled her way into transition…she did indeed go see Jim. Although some described her as delusional, I can promise you that on this day, she knew exactly what she was doing and her thoughts were Spiritual, Pure and True. This is one of the most beautiful and perfect examples I have ever seen of Inspiration, Happiness and Peace of Mind. Auntie M’s “Heart of the Matter” was that she had loved this man for forty-nine years, missed him terribly, and wanted to go where he was. There were no delusions. She felt overwhelming love in her heart and made up her mind, prepared for her journey, had dinner with her son whom she loved dearly, kissed him goodnight in her usual loving way, and then prepared for her departure, which everyone else assumed was simply going to bed for the evening. There was no pain or suffering and I know that my Uncle Jim was waiting to welcome her with open arms full of the love that she was missing.

My Auntie M appeared to my cousin several days after her departure as he was having a difficult time and missing her very, very much. On the evening that she appeared to him, she assured him that she was all right and happy. She encouraged him to not be so sad and to live his life fully with Inspiration, Happiness and Peace of Mind. What a wonderful example she had provided for him to follow. She also made it clear that she could be reached anytime he needed her, just like this time. She has come to him since then…always with Loving-Kindness to touch his heart.

The energy present when she appears is the Beloved’s Grace, pure Loving-Kindness. My Auntie M and the Beloved have forever etched my heart with the Purest of Love. I am overwhelmed by the Love of the Beloved. The energy of Spirit is pure and is always available to us. Awareness and perception in our lives is everything. What I know for sure to be true is that if you ask for assistance from the Beloved with your Heart, and you become still and listen with your Heart, the answer will appear. This story is one that is personal but also one of many shared with me by different people and they all have the same beautiful, comforting theme. It is the Beloved’s Grace that allows us to relax and begin our gentle transition back into our non-physical state of pure positive energy...our natural state…that of “Forever-ness.” I hope that you find personal comfort in this story and realize that we have constant access…we are not separate…ever. May this story bring you Inspiration, Happiness and Peace of Mind and may you experience the Grace of the Beloved in your life.

About the Author: Savannah Blue is a Freelance Writer, a Spiritual Comforter and Motivator, and an amateur photographer and is also a publisher and entrepreneur. She is the Co-founder and Co-producer of Yourelevatedlife and YourElevatedLife Radio Show. Her passion is assisting others in becoming aware of and fulfilling their unlimited potential. She is "Living her Dreams" at the beach with the love of her life and working from home doing what she loves to do...help others live their Dreams!