Kathie, sometimes our deceased loved ones are able to actually be seen by others, if only for a few precious moments. Sometimes it can be an angel taking on a physical and familiar form and acting as the messenger....for truly that's what angels are...messengers from God.

How the energy of a deceased loved one actually manifests, I do not know. It all has to do with energetic vibration,the right place,the right time and what God allows. It looks like everything was in perfect alignment for you at that time.

Often when we are experiencing intense emotions, we are more able to perceive things that otherwise might go unnoticed. Our antenna and radar are "up"!

Recently, I have been hearing much more about the "veil" between the earth plane and the spirit world to be thinning. It has been explained that soon it will be commonplace to check in with Mom or Dad that have passed over, as easily as if they lived down the street! Now that's something to be excited about! How soon this will happen, I don't know, but I do know that more and more people are becoming increasingly spiritually aware and having experiences similar to yours.

I do believe that many people are reluctant to share their stories because of possible ridicule. Let me assure potential posters, you will be treated with respect on this board, so please share your spiritual stories with all of us.

Kathie, regarding your particular experience, I believe that your strong desire to connect with your Dad was heard by all of heaven and it was arranged for you to have that very special meeting, to provide you with comfort. Don't try to figure it out or over analyze. God works in great and mysterious ways and you were presented with an extraordinary gift direct from Heaven!

Wow Kathie! That is such a cool story! So your husband saw him too? Just as you did? That is really something special! How awesome for the Universe/ God to hear your plea and show you just what you needed. You were in a different place emotionally when your dad appeared to you. You weren't so sad and depressed, you probably were feeling the joy of the spirit at Christmas time. You were relaxed and not trying to see or feel anything or anyone. It just happened. The more we relax, the more we can and will experience. It always is amazing to me, how this works. As much as I know it to be true, actually doing it, in other words, releasing and letting go can be challenging in our busy lives. Sometimes we get so caught up in our own emotions and how we "think" we should feel, that we might miss out on such special moments as your experience.

Thanks for sharing your story with everyone. It is an inspiration to those who want to believe, but they aren't really sure if they are real or not. Angels are all around us!!