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There Is Life Beyond Death's Door Part Iv- (Most Awesome Paranormal Experience)

stammered, “Because, if Brian ran away, I saw him earlier today, downtown! And he bought me an ice cream cone! And we talked and were even laughing at a joke I’d just told! He was all dressed up and I asked him where he was going all dressed up on a Saturday. He just laughed and said that, he was on an errand and he was going back home. He said that he would see me later. Then I said that I would come by to tell him about the trip. We said good bye and he walked away! Papa’s face turned to stone as he starred in silence, and poor Thomas just stood in that spot like a statute. My oldest sister or someone asked him what kind of clothing Brian was wearing. He answered that Brian was wearing a grey suit, white shirt and a burgundy bow tie! He described the outfit down to the shoes Brian wore. With that said, Papa, wide-eyed called was rising out of his chair in slow motion as he called out to Mama to come and hear this. Slowly, his tall frame stood in silence. Those were the exact clothes that Brian was buried in. There is no way Thomas could have known what kind of clothing Brian had been buried in because; his parents weren’t at home when he returned from camp. He had returned much earlier than was expected. He didn’t unpack his bags, being in a hurry to get to the store downtown as they closed early on Saturdays. After, he would go and visit Brian to share about the trip. Brian’s burial clothes were all new and made by the local tailor! Thomas ran out of the house and my Father ran after him. The grieving had begun all over again. We never did see our dog, Blackie again. The following year we moved away. I am grateful for memories because even though my brother Brian died long ago, I still remember his handsome face, even his voice, the way he walked, his beautiful smile, and the many times he would carry me up on his shoulders to safety in escaping from an abusive uncle. Next time I see my brother Brian, we will be together again, this time forever.

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Date: 1/16/2014 3:51:00 PM
boy, enjoyed reading these narratives again, my friend - awesome
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Date: 9/22/2013 4:22:00 PM
wow, such a story here, my friend - awesome. Love to you and Andrea xx
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Date: 2/26/2010 2:57:00 PM
this one gives shivers, Audrey. I hope it places high. i wish I had an experience like this to tell. I only have a dream and I don't know if a vivid dream counts or not! Anyway, I loved hearing your story here. Of course, you will be with Brian again one day. I lost my brother to a drunk driver. And it is going to be a grand day when we meet again so I can catch him up on all the movies he lost out on since the 80's Luv, Andrea
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Date: 2/14/2010 2:20:00 PM
Hi Audrey This is absolutely amazing and it gave me goose bumps because it brought back memories of my own when my Father passed away because at the precise moment that he died I felt an energy flow through me that I cannot explain But in my heart and soul I knew that it was my father letting me know that he wouldn't be around anymore and I guess it was his way of saying one last good night to me,Thank you for sharing this amazing write with all of us here in poetry soup,Dean
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Date: 2/13/2010 5:32:00 AM
Read your story in full Audrey. Whew! You narrated it so well.It filled me...filled me with a whole gambit of emotions. This thing that seemed so wrong is now so right because of your faith and the love of God to allow this to happen for your grieving family. Such a beautiful write about tragedy. Thank you for sharing this extraordinary story. God bless all of you and I sure hope to see all of you together at the appropriate time.
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Date: 2/11/2010 7:30:00 PM
Wow!! Audrey ...your poem sends chills up my spine...yes you'll see him again....I enjoyed all 4 parts to your story...Marty
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Date: 2/11/2010 12:19:00 PM
Audrey this was an awesome narrative series. My guess is yor brother had to see his friend one last time. Blackie must have been his dog, for all the particles in this life we love, we get to keep in the spirit realm. I once had a friend that died, and I had a similar experience such as this. Sincerely, Moses
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