Laurie’s Story

My story is about the connection with our mothers that remains after they are no longer a part of this physical world. 

My mom died in 1995 from cancer (melanoma). I was 26 years old at the time. 

I was devastated by her death and by the second term miscarriage my husband and I faced that same year. Our little girl was due to arrive in September of 1995. My mom died in November that same year. At the time, I felt so overwhelmed in thinking that my mom would never know our children. 

My devastation was lifted in a dream early in 1996 when I clearly saw my mom and our daughter playing on a cloud together. My mom called her by her name and showed me that they were together. This dream felt too real to be a mere dream and it would be the first of many dreams where my mom would visit and give me information, encouragement and most of all love. 

Over the years, as much as I cherished these dreams, I wished that I could have more time. I wished that I could see and communicate with my mom more often. 

As my husband and I pursued our careers and raised our four amazing children, I never quite seemed to find the time to discover how to connect with my mom in ways other than these sporadic dreams. 

In my mid forties, I spontaneously took a course learning about mediumship and how to connect with our loved ones in spirit. The first time I connected with my mom, she presented me with a Christmas tree filled with presents. She was beyond excited that I had discovered how to connect and since that very moment has become one of my main spiritual guides and teachers. She reminded me of how connected I was to spirit as a child and how that connection was merely dormant and I was ready to awaken to it once again. 

She taught me how to tune in, how to listen with intention and how to communicate fully. I discovered that our loved ones are not only always with us, they are ever present to help us on our journeys. She taught me how to create a sacred space to visit in meditation where I can always count on her to be there to answer my questions, to be a shoulder to cry on, and to feel so loved and supported. The connection with my mom led me to connecting with my entire Spiritual team; from Guides, Angels, Mentors, Teachers and all of my loved ones in spirit. With her support, I launched myself into a journey of self discovery and the embracing and honing of my psychic gifts. 

On my 50th birthday, I went to Disneyland with my business partner. We acted like kids for three days and had the time of our life! My mom’s memorial stone is in Disneyland because it truly was her favourite place on earth. On the day of my birthday, as I knelt by her stone, I felt a love like none other course through my entire being. Thinking of it now brings tears of gratitude for the connection that I learned to cultivate with my mom in spirit. 

When my family unexpectedly endured three hard losses in a six week period at the beginning of 2019, I was beyond grateful to know that I could lean on my mom’s guidance and love. I honestly don’t know how I would have processed that period of life without my connection to my mom. 

For the past two years, I have worked full time as a Medium, Intuitive Guide and Spiritual Mentor; specifically working with women and loss and teaching them how to connect with their loved ones in spirit as well as working as an Intuitive for anyone who is feeling lost or stuck. 

My mom is always with me on this journey and she champions me at every turn.

Is it the same as having her here in the physical world? Nope. Even though I see her around my children all the time, would I give anything for her to physically be here with my children? Yes. 

And yet, the feeling of connecting with her is a feeling beyond description. The pure love is truly indescribable except to say that it is the most unfamiliar familiar feeling that we are all searching for.  When I hear people say, “I just would like one more hug. Or to hear her voice one more time”, I always want to tell them that connection is completely possible.