When I was little, there would always be specials on the television around the holidays. It was a big deal each year to watch the Wizard of Oz at Thanksgiving, and the Sound of Music at Christmas. We would all gather in the living room to watch them each year with huge bowls of popcorn. It was really a favorite tradition that I had growing up. My Grandmother crossed over almost 20 years ago now, but growing up she lived with us most of the time and was like a mother to me. Her crossing was part of what motivated me to really pursue my desire to communicate with the other side and to look into developing the gifts that I’ve had my whole life. While my Grandfather is one of my main Spirit Guides and I feel him regularly, when my Grandmother makes her presence known to me it’s truly a gift.
My Grandmother was from Northern Italy. She always told me stories of picking the flower, Edelweiss in the mountains as she was growing up. It has become a significant sign since she crossed, both the scent and the song. I haven’t watched the Sound of Music since the year I lost her. It’s just one of those things that I’ve found too difficult. Several years ago now Carrie Underwood, who is one of my favorite vocalists, did a live special with the Sound of Music. I really wanted to see it made the decision to give it a try even though I knew it would be hard. The ending made me quite emotional as they sang the song Edelweiss and said Goodbye. With tears in my eyes I found myself asking my Grandmother for a sign that she was still doing well where she was and still around, telling her how much I loved her and missed her. I didn’t have to wait long to get my sign.
The next day a friend of mine was all excited to have found a music box piano in a thrift store. He’s amazing at finding treasures and fixing them up. The music box was beautiful and it had the lyrics to the piano man on the top. At the time he first brought it home it wasn’t working right. When he fixed it and got it working, winding it up for me to hear, I expected it to play piano man. As the notes started as the little wheel in the box was turning I got a huge chill down my back. The music was so familiar, but it was not piano man. All of a sudden in a wave it hit me, it was Edelweiss. I sat there with tears streaming and thanked my friend for delivering me the most precious Yule gift I could have received, a message of love from my Grandmother. The timing was unreal.
The friend that brought me the music box was Earl, the man I am happily with currently. Perhaps my Grandmother approved since she sent me such a precious gift through him. I still have the music box sitting on the bureau in our room. I thought this story was perfect for Christmas Eve to share with all of you.
Your loved ones will always be with you. May your holidays be filled with Peace, Happiness, and Love.
Much Love and Many Blessings,
Jasmeine Moonsong
A Christmas Message From My Grandmother
