All of these experiences have made me aware and sensitive to things pertaining to the Supernatural. In this segment that is a continuation of the first is the ultimate.

 I was introduced to a whole new world, so to speak. Fortune favored me with an opportunity to travel to the Middle East. That thought made me happy wasn’t so much about the job but my being there. Shortly, I realized that the place I landed was in fact, to be a stepping stone to where I was actually destined to be. Thus, relocating was the best decision that I could have ever made and it brought me a great sense of joy and peace.

To begin with I found myself in a fairly large accommodation alone and completely lost. Making myself comfortable I was impatient to check out the place. And so,one fine day I plucked up the courage to venture out and to explore the place on foot and so I did ! 

Here we go; late one evening as I opened my room door to go to the kitchen, imagine my consternation when I saw for a split second a faint image of myself in the  white ankle length gypsy skirt and sleeveless top that I would normally wear at home, it as it was cool and comfortable, Yeah ! I saw myself walk towards the kitchen and then the image faded away. Confused but unafraid, I went about my daily routine. At the same time, wondering about what I had just experienced ! 

I’m trying to present these episodes in chronological order. The idea is to share my experiences and to create an awareness of the fact that these things do occur, no idea  Why ?!  

Oh, Yeah ! This was to be my first flight home after relocating. It was the end of the month of July and I was all excited about the thought of going home. I was looking forward to being with my sons. My flight was early in the morning but the excitement seriously kept me awake through the night. A window seat is definitely a blessing for one that enjoys the beautiful view. I drew back the shutter to take a look outside for it was dawning and as I did so, I gasped at the sight that lay before me. The sky just before day break went from dark to maroonish reddish that lightens the sky just below the horizon and I watched as the sun beams and seemed to dance  rose above the horizon lighting up the fluffy clouds. The sight was breathtaking and the first thought that came to my mind at that moment was ‘God is ALMIGHTY !’ What I saw and experienced cannot be expressed in words. Such beauty that brought uncontrollable tears to my eyes that streamed all the way down my face. 

Good thing I was wearing my dark glasses so nobody noticed my tear stained cheeks.

Having shifted to a new flat with my younger son who had joined me, I would often hear a sound of crumpling paper in the bedroom in a particular area and I’d get up and wonder exclaiming loudly, ‘What the Heck !’ And it would then stop.

Even today I can vividly recall that Christmas when my elder son had come to celebrate with the two of us. We were together after some years. It was such a joyful time ! It was during one of those days, one night not sure if I was asleep or awake, seated at the head of my bed, looking like I remembered her, my mother in law, telling me that one person was missing (I was separated from my husband) her son. Next morning when I woke up, I was still wondering if it was merely a dream or for real.

Then there was this other instance, one evening, I had just stepped out of the bath into my son’s room (he was out with his friends) and in a split second I had a glimpse of my father-in-law (he was deceased) seated on my son’s bed looking at me. I got the feeling that he was trying to tell me something. Yeah, it didn’t really  scare me but I was intrigued ! Not sure what that meant.

This next incident is mind blowing ! I want to start by saying that even today I remember it very clearly. As I lay back on my sofa,relaxed and alone contemplating the future. At the time I would enjoy listening to messages by Benny Hinn because they were very inspiring. Let me first tell you that I had a TV but no cable connection because I was still new to the place. With my indoor antenna I would watch some local channels.  While I was there relaxing on my sofa all of a sudden Benny Hinn appeared on the TV and the message was – Jesus loves you and is always with you. Hearing that I jumped up thinking that he was on TV but to my dismay nothing after that. I saw and heard what he said so clearly. That one liner motivated me into action.

There was this other time, when I wasn’t not well and unable to sleep so I decided to fetch myself a warm cup of milk. Someone had told me once that it induces sleep. On the way to the kitchen it seemed like something was walking along with me telling me- ‘Don’t worry, I’m with you.’  While I was in the kitchen warming the milk I collapsed with my sugar bowl in my hands and I actually saw myself lying on the ground. I must have come around within seconds because my milk was warm on the gas, the fridge was swaying a bit and I had a lot of sugar in my hair. All the same I got my cup of milk and went quickly back and lay down in my bed raising  myself on one elbow every now and then to take a sip. I kept wondering about what had happened. I was happy when my family doctor was back in town and I was much better by then . Presumably the medication prescribed was very strong.

There was this other time when I would get the smell of smoke. This was at my place abroad. At first I thought that someone might be smoking in the corridor and the AC was sucking in the smoke. This continued off and on for sometime and I did not give it much thought. But it became noticeable when every time I got into bed there was this smell of smoke and it was rather overpowering ! Also, I had been praying about it and doing a bit of research because it seemed weird. I also noticed that it would sneak up on me especially at times when I felt depressed or lonely. So I began to pray and rebuke it. I never really mentioned this to anyone for the simple reason that they would think that I was some type of crazy. It gets even better, one year while on vacation in India with my younger son, for the first time I experienced the smell of smoke while I was there and it was quite almost suffocating so dense !  It seemed only I was getting the smell of smoke. Funny and not funny. What got me thinking was the fact that nobody else seemed to be affected. I shared this with my son and he said that people generally smoke down stairs. That’s why. So I brushed it aside. But I I did not forget about it and continued to pray about it. Every time the smell of smoke sneaked up on me I would pray and rebuke it. Guess what ? 

It would vanish ! This continued for a few many months and eventually no more !!

This next episode is definitely interesting. I would usually step into the school library to pick up a book as I enjoy reading. While I was there on this particular day a  student of mine was extremely rude to the Librarian hence I took the liberty and scolded her. Soon after the mother, who was a colleague, approached me because she didn’t seem very happy with my checking her daughter. Two or three days later I was on the mat. The father approached the Supervisor and took it up. No doubt the man was furious but I held my peace, seated calmly and trying to explain why I did what I did. He refused to accept my explanation. Sitting there calmly looking at him as he kept firing away, in a moment I saw an image of whatever, not very clear, but visible to me and moved away from him and in the opposite direction towards the Supervisor and away and vanished. Surprisingly, the parent then calmed down and seemed such a different person, maybe himself. What was that that I had just experienced ? Would anyone believe me even if I shared with them what I had just experienced ? !

Got to mention this, before signing off. I remember I was on my way back home from shopping. As I rummaged through my purse for change. I was falling short of 25 fils.  The last of whatever I had on me at the time. Wondering how to solve the problem and nearing my destination. Oh ! I was there, what was I to do ? Anyway, handing over the money, I told  the driver that I was falling short of 25 fils. To my surprise he said, ‘ No problem.’ And as I stepped out of the taxi there was a five dirham note near my foot. It was for me ! I just felt it in my heart. So, I picked it up. This was one of the many times when I found dirhams or whatever in my path and knew in my heart it was there for me.

The following two instances occurred  while on holiday with my elder son and my daughter in law. It was maybe the day I had arrived and we had settled down for the night. Curled up in my bed out of the dark and quite close,  I clearly heard a voice say ,’We’re happy you’re here.’ Here we go again, always something it was becoming a norm and I wasn’t afraid, on the contrary, I was quite calm and infact had a peaceful sleep. Great start ! Should I say ? 

Then, it was the Season and I very much wanted to attend a service to bless the coming New Year. So, there we were on our way, my heart skipping along for frankly I wanted so much to experience Church and what it was like where I was. It was a pleasant walking distance and all along the way I found a pence here and a pence there and I enjoyed collecting them much to the chagrin of my son and daughter in law. Was I happy to be in Church, though there weren’t many people, the message was good and then the offering. I did have dirhams but hadn’t carried my purse and

Now what ? I sat there wondering what to do as I really wanted to put something in the bag. It was my first visit to the church.  Then, I remembered those pennies, Oh ! Yes, why not ! Something at least. There was a bag in front of me and so I dropped those two pennies into it. It was embarrassing but, what the heck, I thought. It made me happy. Something was better than nothing. 

Let’s move on now to the next phase, change of location and now  I’m with my younger son. It was a few weeks after my return. There was this crow making a lot of noise outside on the balcony. So, I stepped outside to see what the matter was, and as I stepped out the crow seemed very agitated by my presence. It was flying and yet not flying and seemed to be in attack mode. So, I quickly stepped back into the room. It seemed quite weird and made a lot of noise. Eventually, I stepped out and said, ‘ Get lost !’  It stayed a while longer  and eventually it flew away. That definitely was one strange crow (SMILE). Funny that ! 

This next episode that I’m about to relate in the following lines occurred about the same time. It was late evening, I had just about finished my prayers. As I got up (for I had been kneeling) for my closing Prayer, when right in front of me near the entrance door appeared this figure; was I surprised ! Unperturbed I stared back at it and whatever it was, seemed as surprised at my presence. This was not the first time that I’d had an unusual encounter. It was intriguing though. I felt very calm and like I always had no fear whatsoever. Let me tell you what I saw, it was a spooky figure that one would come across in Scooby Doo, the famous comic scrips; only this one was grayish in color with big round holes for eyes. I stared back at it unafraid, mesmerized and oblivious to reality. It seemed to be speaking and yet, not actually speaking. It was more like a mind to mind communication that we would call telepathy. ‘ Who are you ? ‘ was the question and with that it vanished, just as quickly and as suddenly as it had appeared. 

There are many such things that I have experienced on this Supernatural Journey maybe of lesser consequence. I’ve shared what I feel might in some way relate to some of you. We ain’t really alone. Feel free to share your experiences in the comments column. Hoping that you enjoy this segment of my Supernatural Journey. 

In actual fact it is a never ending journey.

Peace.