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A VERY WARM WELCOME FROM MY HEART TO YOURS ************************************** A VERY WARM WELCOME FROM MY HEART TO YOURS: At this magnificent time of the year, when there is a rebirth of all that is beautiful and soothing to the soul, Summer has really arrived. With temperatures already in the nineties, graduations, end of the year celebrations and plans for summer vacations, we welcome summer with excitement and enthusiasm. There is beauty everywhere, even tucked in the tiniest gardens of city dwellers. Let us all be sure to count our blessings as we experience each and every moment of Mother Nature’s beautiful bounties.
Whether you are a son or daughter who celebrates his or her father, deceased or alive, or a parent who celebrates a relationship with a child and/ or a parent, it is all about love. And this love does not die. The power of love is eternal, amazingly strong and can both transform and, when necessary, heal. For example, some of you may recall a story in Touched by the Extraordinary of a young woman with a drinking problem whose loving father is so worried about her that he finds a way to manifest in order to help her when she is involved in a car accident. When the young woman arrives at the police station she finds written evidence that the police officer who met her and helped her at the scene of the accident actually signed the report with the name of her father – and in his handwriting. A stunning story of the love of a deceased father for his daughter, which for her, had the healing power of assisting her to begin turning around her life. In this issue, I have chosen to share with you deeply moving and touching stories and quotes demonstrating the eternal power of loving bonds between parents and children. Their stories, I hope, will resonate with you and bring you back to your own special moments with your dad, grandfather, son or other special loved ones. Enjoy! **************************************
ETERNAL LOVING CONNECTIONS
1.THE DREAM: Even after his death, he was still helping her…. “I have been diagnosed with manic depression and have not had an easy life. At one point I was in such agony that I prayed to God to either help me get better or let me die. That night, my long-deceased father, who was killed in a plane crash when I was twelve, came to me in a dream. As I remember it, my eyes were shut as I envisioned his face in my mind. I didn’t see him, but his comforting presence made the whole room feel safe. Gently, he whispered, ‘This is not your fault…but it is your responsibility.’ I felt remarkably content during and after this dream. I had sometimes told myself the very same thing, and so had other people, but the idea that this depression was not my fault was now somehow more believable. I can’t claim I immediately got better, but my father’s presence and his words really helped. Step by baby step, I started participating in life again. I knew I really had no other choice.” Sandra Reavis, Rockaway, NJ, advocate, daughter of Walt Reavis, airline pilot (1915-1966) 2. THE HEISMAN: “You wouldn’t want to see a father do this too often, but once in a lifetime: What a memory!” “My dad was born and raised in Ohio, and after World War II he attended Ohio State University. I was in the eighth grade, sitting in math class, when I heard the school secretary say over the intercom that I should come immediately to the office because my father was waiting for me there.. Of course, I feared the worst, but when I saw him standing there, he had a big grin on his face. When I asked why he had come, he said, ‘Archie Griffin won the Heisman Trophy about an hour ago, and I wanted to tell you first.’ Archie Griffin was the great Ohio State half-back, and my father was so excited he just couldn’t help himself.” Jeremy Kahn, Olney, MD, sales, son of Jerry H. Kahn, insurance broker (1923-1990) 3. THE PATIENT: “Sometimes you just have to say it – even when the other person knows.” “When my father suffered a stroke and was taken to the hospital, my life seemed to dissolve as I realized I had never told him that I loved him. I was terrified that I might not know. I got in my car and drove to the hospital, not knowing if I would find him alive or dead. The hospital was overcrowded and he was lying on a gurney in the hall. When I saw his face, I dissolved into tears and threw myself on him, saying, ‘I love you, Dad, I’ve always loved you!’ He was very weak and very surprised. I felt his arms come up and embrace me as he whispered in my ear, ‘And I always knew.’ Judith Brady Clute, Forest Knolls, CA, daughter of Owen Brady, fireman, policeman (1895-1995) ************************************** SPECIAL QUOTES FOR THE SOUL:
These
wonderful and very special words are from:
A Father's Book of Wisdom The author writes in the introduction the book represents the quotes found in a shoebox in his father’s closet, after his dad died. Some are his dad’s own insights and others are his dad’s favorites. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.
The harder you work, the luckier you get. – Gary Player When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a manner that when you die the world cries and you rejoice. – Old Indian Saying I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do. – Helen Keller If you were to sell your character, would you get full retail, or would it go for a bargain-basement price? - Dad If you judge people, you have no time to love them. – Mother Theresa Well done is better than well said. – Benjamin Franklin If your life is free of failures, you’re not taking enough risks. Dad
************************************** David and Joanne Kane’s eighteen-year-old son, Nickolas O’Neill, died in the horrific nightclub fire in Rhode Island on February 20, 2003. Since then they and their sons, Nick’s brothers and other loved ones, have received numerous signs from Nick, indicating that he continues to be in their lives.
As a
grieving dad, David needed to find a way to help himself in his grieving, as
well as to comfort and provide hope for others by letting them know that
their children continue to journey with them. In 41 Signs of Hope In my interview with Dave and Joanne, they both shared with me that 41 was and is Nick’s favorite number. Dave writes in his book: “From the time he was very young Nick had what I would describe as an odd connection with the number 41. For some reason, he would notice this number everywhere. When he got in the car, he’d say “ Hey, Dad! Look, it’s 2:41.” No matter where it was: license plates, house numbers, sales receipts, football jerseys, Nick would let us know. ….But in the days, weeks and month to follow, (his death), that ubiquitous number 41 seemed to take on a life of its own. At first, we looked at these “sightings” and appearances as coincidences. Then we began to realize that there was much more to this than coincidence.”
In
David Kane’s 41 Signs of Hope He writes: “Okay, Nick, you’re going to have to help me on this one.” As soon as those words were out of my mouth, I heard two chimes loud and clear.” He then writes that he shortly learned that the chimes normally occurred at the eleventh hour (11:00 pm ) in all Elks Lodges as a toast to those members who have died. However, no one had pressed the button to ring the chimes. He then realized that this was Nick sending the first of many signs of his presence, his support and his undying love. In his last chapter, #41, Dave writes: “My message is that you too can experience these types of signs…the signs are there. You just need to hear and see them The next time you’re in a supermarket and you hear a special song that connects you with a loved one who has passed, stop and listen. When you get a check from a waitress and it ends in your loved one’s lucky number, acknowledge it. When you see a license plate that carries the name of someone who has passed, or an expression that reminds you of them, say “hello”… There’s an old phrase that refers to “hiding in plain sight.” That is where you’ll find the loved one you miss so much. All you need to do is open your eyes, open your mind and open your heart.
If you
are a grieving parent, father or mother, I highly recommend Dave Kane’s book
to you. 41 Signs of Hope I recall both Dave and Joanne saying to me that they know that their son continues to be with them, but that the nature of their relationship is different. It is tough to come to know that you cannot hug your son or connect with him in the same way you had before the death . But, they have told me they have formed a new relationship with him and they are grateful for this. They have hope and hope is a necessary part of our precious will to live.
************************************** Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them…Dad Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get. –Dad Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. – Abraham Lincoln Imagination is more important than knowledge. –Albert Einstein
Treasure the love you receive above all. It will survive long
after your gold and good The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention. tion. – Dad We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. Norman MacEwand Failure is success if we learn from it. – Malcom Forbes The true value of success is not what you have, but what you can do without. – Dad There is never a wrong time to do the right thing. – Dad No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. –Dad ************************************** CATCHING UP WITH SUSAN & EXCITING NEWS: APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, TEACHINGS AND BLOGS… So many wonderful and exciting happenings to share with you. I have a new blog for you and I to share and connect with one another. Please, check out www.lovetofeelgoodblog.com. I will be posting articles on a weekly basis, sometimes several times a week, and am looking forward to directly connecting with you. Here you will find articles written to help you enhance the quality of your life. On Friday, July 11th, at and event sponsored by Susan Duval, I will be presenting an evening of hope and inspiration as I share stories of healing miracles involving both people and animals. My patients and others have given me permission to share their heartwarming and inspirational stories. A notice will be sent to you regarding time and place. I hope you can join us. Yanni Maniates, my dear friend and collaborator, and I will soon be releasing our new CDs and book, Intuition is Easy and Fun. Additionally, we will be offering a workshop on intuition and healing this coming fall. We are eager to share this empowering and life enhancing material with you and will send you more details as they become available. Yanni and I have been honored to be invited by Omega (The Omega Institute of Holistic Studies) to teach a course on intuition and healing. This will take place from February 14th to the 21st in Costa Rica. To say that we are excited about this is an understatement. More information will follow. Being asked to be the keynote speaker for the Doylestown Hospital Cancer Center’s Celebration of Life – 2008 – on Sunday, May 4, was an incredible honor. (The Center is a member of the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Network.) I was moved and touched by the courage of those I met. My talk, Creating Miracles and Surviving Cancer, the stories of cancer survivors, is available on CD and DVD by calling (215) 321-0632. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Center. ************************************** SUSAN HIGHLY RECOMMENDS: RESCUING SPRITE: A Dog Lover’s Story of Joy and Anguish by Mark R. Levin (Pocket Books, 2007). Given to me by one of our oldest, dearest friends, a dog lover, this book touches your heart from the very first page. Beautifully written by Levin, a nationally syndicated talk-radio host and renowned attorney, you will be drawn into the intimate relationship of an adoring, loving family and their precious pet. Enjoy! You can get this directly at Amazon. 41 SIGNS OF HOPE by David Kane (New River Press, 2006). After being interviewed by radio talk show host, David Kane, David sent me his book – which I recommend as a must read for all grieving parents. Written after the death of his son, Nick, this easy-to-read book passionately, emotionally and simply, affirms that life continues after “death “– and provides hope that your loved ones continue to communicate their presence and their love for you with the most wonderful, creative signs. As indicated previously in this issue, for David and his wife, Joanne, the number 41 is how Nick says Hello, I am here and I love you. You will find this at Amazon.
WISDOM OF OUR FATHERS
by Tim
Russert (Random House, 2007).
Tim,
nationally known journalist and television personality, provides us with a
compilation of tenderly written, lovingly remembered stories of daughters
and sons of special moments of devotion and affection with their fathers.
What a beautiful book! Get this in Paperback GRIEVING: A LOVE STORY by Ruth Coughlin (Random House, 1993). If out of print, then this is worth your search, especially if you have recently been widowed. In Marianne Williamson’s words: “Ruth Couglin’s story is a cry from the heart, a widow’s tale. It is a gift to any reader who has known the same suffering.” (This book was originally highly recommended to me by a patient who had lost her husband. She had emphasized how much comfort it had brought her.) Paperback or Hardcover. ************************************** A SPECIAL NOTE: TOUCHED BY THE EXTRAORDINARY by intuitive psychologist, Susan Barbara Apollon (Matters of the Soul, 2004 ). Recommended by Dr. Larry Dossey, Dr. Bernie Siegel, Dr. Melvin Morse, Dr. Beth DuPree and many other prominent physicians, researchers and 9/11 survivors; this easy-to-read book provides fascinating, touching and heartwarming stories of the power of love. In this book, I share basic findings from science that validate and explain how deceased loved ones can be present, what contributes to the effectiveness of prayer and healing, and how the use of our intuition can save our lives. This book gives hope where there often is none! Available as a book and also as an audio book of 11 CDs. If you know of anyone (including yourself) who is dealing with life’s difficulties, including the loss of a loved one, health or life’s dreams, please consider the book, Touched by the Extraordinary. It was written to provide inspiration and hope for those in such circumstances Also, if you know anyone (including yourself) whose circumstances make reading the book impossible or difficult, but who would be able to listen to the audio version of the book (including those who enjoy books on tape, especially while jogging or driving, as well as those who are in the hospital or are home in bed) , the complete book of Touched by the Extraordinary is available in a set of 11 CDs. You can check out www.touchedbytheextraordinary.com to see what so many others are saying about the healing power of Touched by the Extraordinary. Please call (215) 321-0632 for special prices for the readers of this newsletter only. ************************************** SUSAN'S THOUGHTS ABOUT SPEAKING TO YOUR ORGANIZATION: You were born with extraordinary gifts and abilities which can enable you to have the peace, joy and life for which you have longed. I have spent my life researching how we can develop and harness these abilities, and I love empowering others by sharing the results of my work in seminars and workshops. In fact, it is my passion to help you find whatever you need, whether it is developing your intuition to better your life or to enable you to know what you need for healing. I look forward to speaking to your group, sharing the newest research in a warm and comfortable style, while speaking about significant issues related to dealing with loss, illness, intuition, healing and empowerment. I also bring to my audiences wonderful stories shared with me by those I have interviewed that demonstrate just how powerful we are as human beings. If you would like to arrange to have me speak to your group, please call (215) 321-0632 or e-mail me at susan@mattersofthesoul.com. ************************************** A REQUEST FOR STORIES OF HEALING DEALING WITH PETS AND PEOPLE If you have had or know of an extraordinary story dealing with angels, intuition, synchronicities, deceased loved ones, signs and healings of pets or people, which inspires you, makes your heart sing and/or touches your heart each time you think of it, please send it on to me. I would be grateful for this so that I can share it with others for the purpose of healing, inspiring and giving hope where there may not be any. You can send them to me, Susan Apollon, at Box 403, Yardley, PA 19067 or e-mail them to me at susan@mattersofthesoul.com. In the Subject box, please write “An Extraordinary Story.” Also, please state in writing, I give Susan Apollon permission to use my story in her writing, lectures and presentations, (indicating if you would prefer a pseudoname or that I use your real name ) and conclude with your name, , phone number (in case I need to speak with you to clarify information if I do use your story) and the date. Heartfelt thanks for taking the time to do this. FINAL SENTIMENTS (Remembering Dad) My dad died a year and a half ago and I miss him so very much. When I was much younger, I could never have imagined the pain of actually missing my dad’s presence in my life. Though I never doubted his love for me, life with my father was not always easy. I teach my patients that we choose those with whom we come into this lifetime so that we will learn, love and forgive. Despite the many challenges and, often times, struggles that I had with my dad in a good part of my younger years, I am so grateful for the role he played in my life. By being as tough, demanding and difficult as he was at times, I was compelled to make choices which would enable me to discover my own power, as well as my compassion and ability to forgive. Coming from a family of physicians, and male chauvinistic thinking, I had to exert great effort to secure a sense of self-worth and being “good enough.” Dad was a teacher on many levels, in that he taught me to be strong, assertive, to work hard, be persistent – and, eventually, to forgive on many levels. The last twelve years of his life, following my mom’s death, were the best years of our relationship. I met with Dad for lunch every Friday, just as I had with my mom. We grew much closer as he allowed me to share my writing and my research dealing with the possibility of life after life. Little by little, he opened his heart to the possibility of my mom being present. As he did, he began to receive more and more signs from her that she really was in his life. I told Dad repeatedly that I loved him and have no regrets about this – and I am told by others how often he would frequently speak to them of his love and respect for me. But my heart aches for my dad this Father’s Day, as it does every day. I would love one more lunch so that I could share with him the successes of his grandchildren and the events of my own life. But, it is not to be; even as I write this, tears flow as I tell my dad, “I love you, Dad, I love you.” I am sad, but I am at peace. Bottom line: Be sure to tell your dad how much you love him. You can’t say it enough – and you can say it when he is no longer physical. Believe me, please, when I tell you, he, being pure energy, is fully aware of what you are feeling and thinking. Just speak to him of your love and forgive him, if necessary. Remember, you are here for love, forgiveness and the healing of your soul. Until we meet again, may you be surrounded in the energetic Light and Embrace of Love With Warmth, Love and Light,
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