First I’m so sorry about your losses. I feel / see these signs too about my father who died at the onset of the pandemic. I find comfort in your story as it validates my sense of seeing /hearing/feeling signs from him. When these happen sometimes it takes you aback a bit but ultimately I find a lot of comfort in that. I hope you do pursue Italian. Language is such a gift. It opens up worlds and cultures. Probably the most helpful thing in becoming fluent in Spanish was getting a language partner that also wanted to learn English. It was a challenge at first to find serious people but in the end I found several online through a site called “live mocha” I’m not sure if it still exists (this was 10 years ago now). I later visited with all of them in their home countries, except one who came to the U.S. to travel. I had one main partner but once I achieved a certain level I branched out and learned from other Spanish speakers in different regions so that I would better understand the different dialects. It was a wonderful celebration to visit them after having learned their language. As you learn there are lots of ups and downs. Sort of like entrepreneurship. You feel great one moment, then as you learn you realize how much more there is you don’t know, but one day.. it just all sort of clicks. It’s a wonderful feeling. I’m working on Turkish these days as my husband is from there and I want to better communicate with his parents who do not speak English. I’m intermediate at this point it’s been easier in some ways to learn a 3rd language as there are two “dictionaries” to draw from, but slower in another way as I don’t have the same time to dedicate now that I’m a mom and a business owner. I learn a lot from my daughter who at 2 is fully bilingual… one day I’ll have more time I hope. Thanks so much for this story. It really touched me.
Thank you, Dani. I'm sorry about the loss of your father. It's funny you should mention Spanish, as that's a language my mother had my brother and I learn because we lived near México and Spanish is close to Italian. She spoke some Italian to us but I have a lot to learn. And you're right, interaction with other speakers accelerates learning. How wonderful that your daughter is learning one of the languages of her heritage. It probably helps both of you that you are able to practise the language of your husband's family together. Thank you for your insights and encouragement and for reading this story.
love this so much, kyra 💕 and you are right about divine timing. several months back, 3 of my 4 grandparents reached out to me, rotating in turn. my maternal grandmother kept flicking my hat off the hat rack. my maternal grandfather would come as winged creatures. my paternal grandmother thru dreams and flickering lights. it's been pretty quiet of late. but i sense they are around 🙏 i love the synchronicities you experienced ✨ i actually came across a window box library last week. i should have taken a closer peek, but was focusing on the word 'peace' on the sidewalk! i'll have to go back 🥰 xox
Thank you, Elaine! I love the stories about many ways in which your grandparents have visited you. Objects, birds, dreams, electricity...they are reaching out in so many ways to communicate with you. Also, just sensing they are around, as you say, is another way that you will know they're with you. Maybe seeing peace on the sidewalk was the sign you were meant to read at the time. Please keep sharing your stories, I know they will bring meaning to people who are ready for that connection. 💕 🥰 xo
This is really important Kyra. It will not be forgotten and will help a lot of people. Thank you.
Thank you, Jessica. I love knowing that you see this story as potentially helping other people.
First I’m so sorry about your losses. I feel / see these signs too about my father who died at the onset of the pandemic. I find comfort in your story as it validates my sense of seeing /hearing/feeling signs from him. When these happen sometimes it takes you aback a bit but ultimately I find a lot of comfort in that. I hope you do pursue Italian. Language is such a gift. It opens up worlds and cultures. Probably the most helpful thing in becoming fluent in Spanish was getting a language partner that also wanted to learn English. It was a challenge at first to find serious people but in the end I found several online through a site called “live mocha” I’m not sure if it still exists (this was 10 years ago now). I later visited with all of them in their home countries, except one who came to the U.S. to travel. I had one main partner but once I achieved a certain level I branched out and learned from other Spanish speakers in different regions so that I would better understand the different dialects. It was a wonderful celebration to visit them after having learned their language. As you learn there are lots of ups and downs. Sort of like entrepreneurship. You feel great one moment, then as you learn you realize how much more there is you don’t know, but one day.. it just all sort of clicks. It’s a wonderful feeling. I’m working on Turkish these days as my husband is from there and I want to better communicate with his parents who do not speak English. I’m intermediate at this point it’s been easier in some ways to learn a 3rd language as there are two “dictionaries” to draw from, but slower in another way as I don’t have the same time to dedicate now that I’m a mom and a business owner. I learn a lot from my daughter who at 2 is fully bilingual… one day I’ll have more time I hope. Thanks so much for this story. It really touched me.
Thank you, Dani. I'm sorry about the loss of your father. It's funny you should mention Spanish, as that's a language my mother had my brother and I learn because we lived near México and Spanish is close to Italian. She spoke some Italian to us but I have a lot to learn. And you're right, interaction with other speakers accelerates learning. How wonderful that your daughter is learning one of the languages of her heritage. It probably helps both of you that you are able to practise the language of your husband's family together. Thank you for your insights and encouragement and for reading this story.
love this so much, kyra 💕 and you are right about divine timing. several months back, 3 of my 4 grandparents reached out to me, rotating in turn. my maternal grandmother kept flicking my hat off the hat rack. my maternal grandfather would come as winged creatures. my paternal grandmother thru dreams and flickering lights. it's been pretty quiet of late. but i sense they are around 🙏 i love the synchronicities you experienced ✨ i actually came across a window box library last week. i should have taken a closer peek, but was focusing on the word 'peace' on the sidewalk! i'll have to go back 🥰 xox
Thank you, Elaine! I love the stories about many ways in which your grandparents have visited you. Objects, birds, dreams, electricity...they are reaching out in so many ways to communicate with you. Also, just sensing they are around, as you say, is another way that you will know they're with you. Maybe seeing peace on the sidewalk was the sign you were meant to read at the time. Please keep sharing your stories, I know they will bring meaning to people who are ready for that connection. 💕 🥰 xo