Warmth of a Touch

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IX. Angels (Daryl's angels / Candice M. Sanderson -- An angel in uniform / Richard M. Wainwright -- Somebody's angel / Teresa Delaney -- A kind messenger / Marie Thomas -- Eric's angel / Deborah Brent -- My guardian angel / Joan Meese -- Queen of the castle / Patricia Margaret Nelson -- Papa's bringing me the moon / Brigitte Perreault) -- X. Near-death experience (The other side / Elissa Al-Chokhachy -- Going home / Patricia Margaret Nelson -- Something beyond the physical / Dianne Kessler-Hartnett -- Babe, don't leave me / Brian Walsh) -- XI. The circle of life (The circle of life / Tracey L. Coleman -- My beloved Baba / Ibelle Fouladvand Sebastian -- Steffan and the unicorn / Elissa Al-Chokhachy).;VII. A sense of presence (Gifts from Big Daddy / Phillip G. Crabtree, Jr. -- I am always with you / Dana Peters-Ventrillo -- The rainbow follows the storm / Joan M. Lunn -- Time to move on / Jane Potter) -- VIII. Dreams (A comforting call / Lorraine Angel -- My prayers were answered / Patrick Gadsby -- In his own way / Pam Koehler -- Grams / Patti Alden -- A night of remembering / Laura Settle -- A surprising goodbye / Irene M. Tomkinson -- Transition / Linda Scott -- Forgiveness from Dad / Kerry Kidger -- Bumps in the road / Wendy Bonner Spicer -- A chance to say goodbye / Danielle Pelletier -- Comforting reassurance / Marianne Withington -- Grandpa's goodbye / Karen Thwing -- Farewell for now / Goldyn Blanco -- Saying goodbye to my dad / Eleanor Casey -- A family affair / Lori Monaco -- A day of remembrance / Archford Bandera -- Still watching over us / Phyllis Standi -- It will happen / Dianne Fisher).;Introduction -- I. Signs (Special delivery / Jane Harris -- Roses / Elissa Al-Chokhachy -- L'dor v'dor : messages from generation to generation / Cheryl Finkelstein -- Baba's field of flowers / Brianne Duff -- My traveling companion / Jean Bajek -- Our 9/11 hero / Debora L. Hayes -- Through the eyes of a cat / Elissa Al-Chokhachy -- The quarter man / Linda Lecolst -- The missing bucket / Barbara Scuderi -- A birthday to remember / Leila Milley -- The moose sighting / Sandra McDonough -- Blackbird has spoken / Dannielle Geonvese -- Having fun in the sun / Lisa Brown -- The blue heron / Jean M. Wood -- A clear sign / Elissa A-Chokhachy) -- II. The light (God's love / Elissa Al-Chokhachy -- Giff's comforting light / Penny Wigglesworth -- Beams of love / Martha A. Brine -- The final gift / Mary Ellen Whalen -- Peace / Elissa Al-Chokhachy).;III. Visions (For my dad, with love / Marilyn Freeman -- Tanika / Glenda Whiddon -- A mom's love lives on / Karen Veronica Hurd -- A promise kept / Libby Potter -- I'm still missing you / Maryjane W. Seeley -- I remember Mama / Anne Bruno -- Brilliant in sepia / Denise Kahn -- Little Grandma / Julie Evans -- April fools / Carol Costello -- Dad at the drive-in / Susan Beetem) -- IV. Smells (Morning toast / Libby Potter -- Eagles and roses from Dad / Candice M. Sanderson -- Loving presence / Ann Moore -- Waiting for the tulips to bloom / Becky Childers) -- V. Sounds (Tenderly / Sally Miller -- Lyeva / Yulia Vershinina -- No need to worry / Keri Rodwell -- Ninety-nine / Brianne Duff -- Maternal serenade / Barbara Brien -- Birthday shopping / Lori Monaco -- A farewell visit / Anne Bruno -- Safe arrival in Heaven / Linda Lockwood -- Sisters / Nancy Connelly -- Symphony of the heart / Denise Kahn) -- VI. Touch (The kiss goodnight / Vinette Silvers -- A memorable hug / Mariflor Maulit-Uva -- A friend for life / Elissa Al-Chokhachy -- Mother's hug / Hannah Marie -- The gift / Rami Al-Chokhachi -- A comforting presence / Susan Beetem -- A last hug from Mom / Carol Dullea).;Does life continue after death? Will we ever be reunited with loved ones? Does love ever die? Heartfelt testimony to the eternal nature of the human spirit can be found in this collection of eighty-eight true stories from people who have seen, heard, and felt love from their family, friends, and acquaintances in spirit. The author, a hospice nurse, shares the wisdom she has gained from nearly twenty years of working with the dying and bereaved. Told with courage and warmth, these vivid firsthand accounts, of receiving signs, messages, and even hugs from family members who have crossed over; encounters with angels; near-death experiences; and visits from the spirits of beloved pets, offer hope, reassurance, and comfort to anyone who is mourning a lost loved one or has ever wondered if life goes on.