be the change - tread the path

My Gran’s first marriage ended, as did many others, with the news that her Husband had lost his life serving his country during World War 2. The only information she had was that he fell in Germany in February 1945 but recently while researching my family tree I located his details which I passed on to her - she recited his Service Number from memory and he still holds a very special place in her heart.

During the War my Gran worked as a crane driver at English Steel - Yep, one of those extremely high ones that you see on construction sites! When the War ended her Employer said that she was the best crane driver that he had and asked her to continue her work but she replied that there were many men returning who would welcome skilled employment and declined the offer.

It was while working at English Steel that she met my Grandad, fell in love and remarried. Together they raised Five children - two boys and three girls, my Mother is the second eldest. Money was always a struggle but happiness was never lacking and the vibrant stories of an active brood are still shared with a smile.

Unfortunately we lost both my Grandad and my Auntie, the youngest sibling, both to cancer in Jun and Aug 1997. As you can guess this was a particularly difficult time for my family and we were all present at both bedsides at the time of their passing - that’s how close we are. At my Grandad’s funeral I was very proud to act as a bearer, remembering the days when as a youngster he was always proud to carry me on his shoulders.

My Gran is the atypical Matriarch and her house has been the family meeting place for as long as I can remember. She ‘directs’ the family with a quiet word or enquiry and provides a sanctuary where you can escape the stresses of life. Never one to judge or ‘tell’ you what to do but by opening up and telling her your troubles you find yourself coming round to providing your own direction and advice. 

A very skilled diplomat she sows the seeds of concern to direct each of us to wherever she feels there is a need. A simple message such as “I’ve not heard from your Uncle for a while” speaks volumes and will always eat away at you until you track down the subject of her enquiry. Realising how and why she does this has been an important lesson for noticing the messages from Spirit that come through in everyday life. 

I visit my Gran frequently and last called round a couple of weeks ago to spend a day removing the weeds from her garden. My Grandad was a very keen gardener and knowing that it was around the Ten year anniversary of his passing I felt that this was a practical memorial. My Gran was very happy as there had been a sudden explosion in weed growth the preceding few weeks.

That evening I was interested to see if I would receive any messages during my Development Circle (A development circle is a weekly meeting of people who gather to develop their psychic talents). I received messages for others in the group but nothing came through for me. Although I accepted that this is ‘how things go’ I was feeling a little dissapointed. I was saying my Goodbye’s when one of the others approached me saying that she didn’t know why but she had to give me a hug, a kiss on the cheek and to say “Thank You” - a simple message but it spoke volumes to me. 

Make sure that you keep an eye out for the signs that signify direction and thanks in YOUR life.

Love and Light,

Damian