Have you ever had one of those dreams that made you furiously happy and deeply sad at the same time?
This past weekend, I had one of those dreams. In it, I was cleaning my house. (Even in my dreams, I channel Monica Geller – at my house, you can eat cookies over the sink!) I opened the patio door to go into the backyard, and stepped out onto our deck. Suddenly, I saw movement out of the corner of my eye. I turned to see my beautiful Bella, the very picture of unbridled joy, her tongue hanging out as she raced towards me. I leaned down, just in time to catch her as she bounded into my arms.
Happy tails to you…
I awoke to the feeling of her wagging tail and of holding her tight. Bella was always a wonderfully enthusiastic welcoming committee, and i always felt so loved when I returned home. I woke up feeling that love all around me.
It was the perfect reunion, and I felt a powerful sense of peace and happiness, accompanied by the sadness of knowing that we can only meet in my dreams. However, if it gets me a few more precious minutes with Bella, I’ll welcome all the dreams that come my way.
I indeed had one of those dreams, right after Dylan died. As in, I cried myself to sleep later that same day. In the dream, Dylan and I were out for a walk together (he, of course, was back to his healthy, young self). We enjoy the walk and eventually hit a fork in the path. I know the left path goes home, the right goes somewhere else….I head left as it is time to return. I’m ahead of Dylan and look back to be sure he is following, and he isn’t, he’s going down the right fork. I called to him to come my way, we’re going home. And as it is in dreams, he can talk, and tells me, “No, I can’t go that way, I must go this way, but everything is going to be OK, I am all better now.” And with that, he trotted down the other path and out of my life. That’s when I woke up, but it was with such a sense of happiness and love, and, yes, peace. Dylan had stopped by to say goodbye and let me know he was fine where he was.
It’s been 11 years this month and this dream is still vivid in my mind. It affected me so very deeply.
I know exactly what your dream felt like.
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I had tears reading your comment… I can totally relate to your experience. So bittersweet.
I’ve had a similar dream about my beloved Kaeto. I miss him every day.
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I believe when we dream about someone who has passed that is their way of visiting us and letting us know they are alright. The fact Bella was whole and happy is her way of letting you know she is okay.
What a beautiful gift, the gift of dreams is.
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You are lucky to have had that experience, even though happy and sad at the same time. After our dog Maggie died, I had a very vivid dream of her being with me, and of hugging her and feeling that love just as you said. It was so real, and like getting to see her one more time. I wish I could have that dream about our Kobi who we lost almost 5 months ago….I’d love to see him again, even if only in my dreams.
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Sending you a giant hug, Jan.
Sounds so wonderful and beautiful. I too have had those dreams. Still do sometimes. I’m so glad you got to see Bella again. <3
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Just to have that love and the feeling back for a minute. It is overwhelming, and such a gift.
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I’m so glad to hear Bella is visiting your dreams. Talk about a loving greeting.
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I have those dreams about Sam. They are so real I sometimes wake up confused to find him gone.
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I still frequently have dreams like that about my Lucy. It’s a blessing 🙂
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I agree with Jodi. Your dream was Bella’s way of showing you that she is happy and misses you as much. ♥
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Those dreams of our pals who’ve crossed over are so special. I’m so glad you got to see your Bella.
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If dreams are the only way we can see our departed, loving babies, I’ll take it. Their spirits live on and make us better.
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I had one of those after we lost Abby. So bittersweet. I agree though – it’s Bella letting you know she’s okay.
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Dreams can be a wonderful thing!
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I believe this is why we’re given the gift of dreams — so we can live beyond our conscious, limited, constrained world and touch those we love who’ve moved on. Thank you for sharing this. I imagine it was hard to write, but it is beautiful.
I really like that idea. 🙂
Oh, A.J. I didn’t know Bella had passed. I’m so, so sorry. I know those dreams well–I still have them about my mom a year later. In each one of them, she is joyful, healthy, her old self. I see them as a gift too, and enjoy them the way I enjoyed spending time with her when she was alive. I think they remind us that our beloveds are still alive in our hearts, still present in the world somehow, as is Bella.
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I’m glad she visited you in your dream. I agree with the other commenters, that’s her way of letting you know she’s safe and happy, and you shouldn’t worry.
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I’m so glad you got to spend a little more time with Bella, even if it was only in your dream. Beau visits me frequently in my dreams and I have come to cherish our time there together. It is not as sad as it once was when we say goodbye again because I am pretty confident he’ll be back. I hope Bella returns to you often in years to come.
Thank you, Leslie. I hope so too.
Made me tear up. I have no doubt it was Bella telling you she is healthy and happy and whole on the other side and waiting for you. I wish dreams could be true sometimes – just for a little while.
Me too, Mel. Me too.
Sounds like a special dream, I have dreams like that or moments before waking up fully when I forget what has happened.
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I love you. That is all.
Thanks, you. 🙂