The Night My Dead Dog Visited Me In My Dreams

Shortly after my grandmother died over 30 years, she came to me in a dream. 

She was standing at the edge of my bed watching me sleep with a smile on her face. 

I remember it all so vividly right down to the white nightgown with little pink roses that she was wearing. 

It was so surreal but also so comforting. 

I haven’t had anyone come visit me from beyond the grave since then. 

Until last night. 

Last night Sherman visited me in my dreams and it’s the first time that I’ve seen and felt him since he died. 

It was amazing and I can still feel the warmth that his touch brought me. 

I can’t tell what exactly the dream was about but I know I was standing somewhere outside on a beautiful fall day.

I was feeling unsure and a little scared when all of a sudden this big brown fluffy creature threw his arms around me and hugged me so tight that I could barely breathe. 

It was Sherman and he was standing on his hind legs and his arms were wrapped so securely around my upper body.

I could smell his fur as my head buried into his chest and his head rested on my shoulders. 

He was bigger and stronger than I remember and he was happy.

The hugged lasted for what seemed like an eternity and then all of a sudden he was gone. 

I woke from my dream not with tears but with a huge smile on my face and such a sense of comfort and relief.

It’s been 73 days since Sherman left me and there are days that I wonder how’s he doing.

I wonder if he forgives me for making the decision to end his suffering and if he’s ok with what I’m doing now.

The day his ashes came home was unbearable. 

Since Sherman’s passing, some days are better than others but the days are definitely filled with more smiles and less of an ache in my heart.

We’re experiencing the first misses of many to come with the approaching months.

The first snow of the season, the holidays and his upcoming birthday.

He will definitely be missed but I hope that he finds a way to join us. 

Sherman’s visit to me last night has given me such a sense of peace.

It was an emotional experience and I wonder if any of you have had the same experience with past pets?

If so, please share it with me. 

I know it can be emotional to go there but I would love to hear that I’m not the only one who has been visited this way!

12/7/2020- Thank you so much to everyone that has stopped by and left their dream experiences with a pet that has passed. 

I wanted to share the Everence tattoo that I had done. 

This tattoo has the cremation ashes of both Sherman and Leroy added to the ink.

I had it done on my left forearm so that I can touch it whenever I want. 

I know first hand how hard it is to deal with the loss of a pet and the grief that comes along with it which is why I wanted to share about an amazing book that has recently been released. 

The book is written by Julie Moore and is called,  “The Pet Soul Book: A Guide for Letting Go and Connecting With Your Beloved Pet“. 

This quintessential guidebook contains expert guidance for all who have questions about what to do when your pet is dying, overcoming guilt, knowing “when it’s time,” and how to connect to the spirit of your pet.

Also included in this book is this blog post entry about the night that Sherman visited me in my dream. 

This amazing book can be purchased on Amazon.