Ask Mary Ann

Rachael from Tulsa, OK

2008-01-24T15:22:00.000-08:00

Hi Mary Ann,
I'm Rachael from Tulsa, Oklahoma
I was hoping you can help me...I was dating someone for a long while we were separating and as I was leaving he committed suicide in front of me ever since than I have had weird things happen cold breezes when I'm in the shower and there are no vents and no windows ...the phone calls and nobody's there just dead air than a click and hang-up...I have always felt my whole life like I'm being watched and like there is someone standing behind me all the time ....I have always threw my life seen shadows and had this feeling like someone is about to walk by a door ..it's a odd feeling
can this be something or am I just crazy?

oh and I wanted to ask you I'm really good with numbers like if someone is gambling and asks me for lets say 3 numbers I get this weird feeling like fuzzy and voices in my head and they whisper them to me ..but it's 95% always right ...is it just me or is there something to this?.

Dear Rachael,

Your ex boyfriend was mentally ill, or he would not have committed suicide. I am so sorry he did it in front of you. That was very cruel.

Trust your instincts. You did not say how long ago this happened, but he still could be earthbound.

It is very hard for a person that committed suicide to cross over. In a lot of cases sometimes years.

Have the house blessed by an ordained priest or minister. Also you can smudge your house with sage or sweet grass. This will make him lethargic and you will not feel him around you.

Very cool with the numbers. I have no clue who would be doing it.

Sounds like you need to go to Las Vegas and check it out!

Good Luck

Mary Ann

Jo from Brighton, England

2008-01-24T15:19:00.000-08:00

Dear Mary Ann,

Sometimes when I'm driving and i'm listening to music, it will go really cold then the stereo turns off, I hear laughing and then the music comes back on, am I going crazy or is someone having a lugh with me?

kind regards,

Jo
From Brighton, England

Hello Jo,

Everything that you are describing can definitely be done by an earthbound spirit.

Good news you are not crazy, but you really do not want this spirit hanging out with you. Sprinkle some sea salt on the floor in the front and back seats of your car.

Spirits do not like sea salt. You will not have any unwanted passengers riding around with you.

It will help.

Mary Ann

Danny- Scent

2008-01-24T15:16:00.000-08:00

Hello Mary Ann,

About six weeks ago, while sat in my living room when I got this very strong smell. I can only describe as a woman's perfume.

I could even taste it. this do not happen very often.

But it happened again in the garden twice 30 minutes apart. I rushed into the house to tell my wife, she could smell it on my clothes and breath,.

My wife seems to think it's a sweet smell, like Lillis. Something a more mature woman would use.

This only seems to happen when I am on my own. looking forward to your reply.

Thank you,
Danny

Hi Danny

When you smell a certain scent and it is pleasant, it is usually a spirit that has crossed over.

A lot of times a person can tell who the person is by the scent, ie- Mom always wore lilac cologne. Dad always wore Old Spice after shave. Cigar smoke, is Grandpa around?

In your case, it is a scent you did not recognize as belonging to a relative.

Ask family members, if they knew someone who wore lily scent, Or was there a forgotten relative by the name of Lilly?

Check out previous owners of your home. Ask older neighbors if any of the ladies wore lily scent, or raised lilies in the garden..

Do a little investigating. The good news, she has crossed over and will not cause any problems.

Happy Hunting

Mary Ann

Cherie from Cincinnati, OH

2008-01-24T15:13:00.000-08:00

Mary Ann,

First might I say that I am so excited to talk to you that I can hardly contain myself. I have tried to send questions to other Mediums and they never respond. Instead they want to charge you Thousands of dollars for a meeting that you can never get. I look forward to reading your response.

My name is Cherie and I live in Cincinnati, Ohio and I am terrified to die. I watched my Grandmother, Maude, take her last breathe when she died of Lung Cancer about 4 years ago and it was horrible. I asked her to send me a sign when she dies to let me know that there really is life after death and she said she would but has not. I really need to KNOW for myself that there is life after death. I am so afraid of leaving my children that I think when my time comes that I will be Earthbound, if that really happens. I cannot leave them!! I am a healthy 36 year old, so I am pretty sure I will be around for several more years. But the idea of dying scares me so. I have always been afraid of dying. I know several people that have passed and asked them all for a sign, and nothing. I have even prayed to see a ghost or talk to a ghost/spirit and nothing. Therefore reconfirming my fear. Please tell me what I can do to contact a departed person or just confirm for myself that life does continue after death. I would be forever grateful to you if you can really help. Could you also tell me if my Grandmother made it to the other side and if she is doing well?

Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to communicate with me, a nobody to you. I really appreciate your time and can't wait for your response.

Sincerely,

Cherie

Hello Cherie,

I am happy to answer your questions but, I am not a medium or a physic. I am a paranormal investigator. James VanPraagh is a physic medium.

Cherie, I think a lot of people are afraid to die, it is the unknown. Especially when you have children. You want to be part of their lives forever.

Anytime that you have a dream of anyone that you knew who has died, they have crossed over.I would be very surprised if Grandmother Maude is earthbound. Cancer patients are very aware, they are dying, everyone around them knows. Toward the end of their life they are so tired. They are more than ready.

It does not hurt to die. I have talked to thousands of spirits. They have all said the same thing. It does not hurt to die. Sometimes working up to the death, illness or accident is painful, but not the actual act of dying.

Grandmother Maude is not missing a birthday, wedding, etc. At the next family event say out loud- Grandmother please come visit me in a dream. Sometimes all you have to do is ask! Then you can see for your self.

Good Dreaming

Mary Ann

Heather from Lakewood, CO

2008-01-24T15:07:00.000-08:00

Hello Mary Ann!

First let me tell you that I absolutely love Ghost Whisperer! I never miss an episode.

Secondly, I know that you answer questions on your blogspot - and I have one for you.

Ever since I was little I have been able to see spirits. My first recollection was seeing my paternal grandfather right after he passed. I was about 5 years old.

When I was in elementary school I hated playing in the field behind my house, because all of the spirits would come out and talk to me. I would run home crying and lock myself away in my room.

As I grew up I saw the spirits fewer and fewer times. Now I see spirits on two occasions:

1) as they are dying or shortly thereafter (within minutes/hours). I have witnessed numerous murders. The most notable was my Dad's best friend, John Hand. This was the first murder that I witnessed in real time. Most of the time I witness murders in my sleep. I feel that I am being shown this so that I can help either solve crimes or cross people over ?? I'm not sure. I have information in relation to his death that I want to share with the police, but I'm afraid they will think I'm crazy.

I also see people shortly after they have passed, when they have died from sudden accidents or natural causes. A few months ago my boyfriend's great aunt came to me and started chatting away. I had no idea who she was, and I couldn't even get a word in edge wise. Within 3-4 hours my boyfriend's mother called to say that the great aunt had passed from cancer earlier that day.

2) Mostly in dreams, but also in "real life" they come to talk to me and ask me to convey messages. The most recent of these has been a co-worker who passed who had messages for family/co-workers, and also my grandfather who has messages for family. I have tried conveying these messages to my family, but they think I'm crazy. My Mom believes me but she is so freaked out by what I can do that she doesn't like to talk about it.

I won't tell you about every ghost that I've ever seen - but I will leave you with one last story.

On February 13 2007 a co-worker of mine dropped dead of a brain aneurysm. Later that night she began visiting me.

It was then that I realized I had a special gift. I knew that I have visited this "place" before but it wasn't until Brenda died that I really grasped what it was.

I have the ability (in my dreams) to visit a place where spirits of those who have passed on, and those who are alive can congregate. I'm not sure what this place is but I call it "heaven" for lack of a better word. A few months ago I discovered that I can also take people from their bodies and bring them with me. This is all in my dreams, and I seem to have no recollection of how/why I am doing it. Just that I can.

My grandfather had a message to give my mother. I remember hovering over her body as she slept, I tried to take her from her body - but she was stubborn and would not go. Have you ever heard of such a thing? In recognizing what this place was, I realized that I have visited many, many times since I was a little girl. Oftentimes I don't remember actually being there, but I remember when my spirit "flys home" and I re-enter my body.

I realize that I have some ability to communicate with those have passed on, but thus far it has been random and not of my own choosing. Is there a way to harness this ability, so that I can use it at will - to help others? I am absolutely fascinated with this gift, and I am disappointed that I cannot use it at will. I am always thrilled when a spirit comes to speak to me (either in dreams or real life) and I would love to use that gift to help others and learn more about "the other side"

Do you have any advise for me?

You are coming to Lakewood, Colorado on December 22. I work as an insurance agent in Denver. I think I'll try to take some time off of work so that I can see your talk.

Sincerely,
Heather

Dear Heather,

Thanks for watching Ghost Whisperer.

Children see spirits, but most of them lose this the older they get. You it seems, retained some of this ability.

What your experiencing is precognitive dreams. Your are getting information about the future psychically and in dreams.

You are also astro wandering. You do not have any control over it, or understood how it is happening, but this place you are going to is not heaven. You are not dead. It is a gathering place for earthbound and crossed over spirits to meet and have astral visitors.

Please do not take anyone with you on this trip. A person has to choose to do this, not just yanked out of their body and taken on a astral road trip!

The more that you use your gift the more that it will develop. Everyone grows in the appropriate way.

Read all you can. I suggest Edgar Cayce and Ruth Montgomery.

Good Luck

Mary Ann

Krista- Dowsing Rods

2008-01-24T15:03:00.000-08:00

Dear Mary Ann,

Hello to you! A psychic in our home said that there was "buried treasure on our property",I know this sounds silly,but....the former owners of our 1870 home saved everything and kept money hidden all throughout the home..she said the wife was "wary of unsavory neighbors" and dug holes to hide her precious goods, counting her steps and keeping a map of sorts as she did so. The auction for their estate sold everything, and the psychic said the map was written in a bible or plat book..She was accurate in many other areas,so I do believe there could be hidden things..However, I am not interested in the greed aspect, I purely want these things to be unearthed as they deserve to be discovered..They were family to my husband, and the home has been in my husband's family since 1870. The psychic stated to use a dowsing rod or the dangling string method( I forget the proper name) to receive direction in the places... Would you please help in instructing me of the proper method of doing this? I dug up the yard with a metal detector, much to my husband's dismay, and found many tools and broken crock pieces,but that was all..Thank you so much for your reply.Bless You

Peace, Krista

Hi Krista

Sorry- I have no clue how to use a dowsing rod or pendulum.

I do not understand why the psychic just did not tell you when she was at your house!

You could of course, invite her back over for more information.

In my opinion the wife was your husbands, great, great, great, or great-great-great grandmother. If there was any treasure and she wanted him to have it, she would find a way to get the information to him.

Happy digging
Mary Ann

Cheryl from Eureka, MO

2008-01-17T16:12:00.000-08:00

We moved to England 5 years ago and have since moved back. But within that time, my 2 grandmothers passed over. One did so while we were visiting the USA at Christmas time, she had already been taken to the hospital and was unaware I was there. The other passed the following year while we were visiting once again. I miss them dearly and I wanted to see if you could contact them to see if they had any messages for me or any other loved ones I know. My great Aunt also passed but she did so when I was back in the UK. These women were a big part of our family and are truly missed. I feel I let them down in some way by not being near when they were alive. Can you help?

Thanks again and Thanks if you can help!!

Cheryl
Eureka, MO

Dear Cheryl

I am not a medium. I can not talk to ghosts that have crossed over. You can get your answers however yourself.

The next time you dream of one of them you can have a conversation with them. Get a herb called mugwort. Make a little sachet out of it , and place it between your pillow and pillow case. In about three weeks you will remember your dreams. (Do not let children or animals around mugwort).

I do not think the ladies have held it against you for living out of the country before or when they died.

Good dreaming.

Mary Ann

Rachel from Peoria, IL

2008-01-17T16:08:00.000-08:00

Rachel (age 31)
Peoria, IL

Hi Mary Ann,

My mother passed away July 21, 2000. When mom died, she smiled after her last breath. That was comforting. We don't know who she saw, but we hope is a great feeling of love she felt. I am her youngest daughter. She passed when I was 24.
We think we saw signs of her before her funeral. Her dog, Toby, barked at a shadow the day we were choosing her clothes for the funeral. When I went back to work (rather soon), I saw my mother's face wake me up and she said my name plain as day. One face was one that I remember from a picture, like she was 35 years old. The other was of my mom when she was healtier but older. She only woke me twice, once as my young mother, the other as the healthier older mom.

About a month ago, I was lost in the internet. Just surfing. And I felt something or someone poke me on my lower right side of my back. A tattoo to honor my mother is there. She saw it before she passed. Do you think she was saying hi? This was a serious poke right on the back. So, I said: Hi, mom. I love you.

Just curious!

Bless you for your gifts,

Rachel

Dear Rachel,

How lucky that you are to have so many recognized visits from your mom. So many people would love to have just one of these signs!

Her smile when she died shows me that she was very happy to see someone. Your mom would not have crossed over till after the final ceremony at the cemetery. It is very possible that you saw her before. Seeing your mom younger and healthy is another sign she is at peace.

Of course she was saying Hi, moms always come and visit, and they really do not miss too much. As long as you talk out loud she will hear you!

Your mom sounds like she is a real treasure!

Mary Ann

Becky- First Love

2008-01-17T16:06:00.000-08:00

I have had this question for years and had no where to turn. My first love and husband was always very attached to me spiritually. When I remarried, the new husband didn't want me to have any connection to him, and I regrettably agreed. The first husband died as a result of a motorcycle accident and I never got to say goodbye. The turd I remarried, is now out of the picture and long gone without ever saying goodbye. I always wanted to say I'm sorry to the first, that I'm sorry I checked out because of the x-husband's jealousy and stupidity. I talk to him all the time but I don't know that he hears. Can you help me.

Thanks so much, Becky M dob 6/9/50

Hi Becky

I am sorry for your loss, but when you sense your dead ex-husband around, just talk to him out loud and he will be able to hear you. He can not read your mind, that is why you have to speak out loud.

Or you can speak to him the next time that you have a dream of him. People do not realize when you dream of someone you can have a great conversation.

Hope this helps.

Mary Ann

Susan from Lynn, MA

2008-01-17T16:05:00.001-08:00

Hi Mary Ann,

I'm very confused and somewhat frightened. For the past 2 weeks, i have had messages on my phone 3 times that baffle me. It sounds like when the television is off channel and snowy, but i can hear a man's monotone voice speaking behind the noises. I can't make out what the man is saying. At first i thought it was some kind of recording that wasnt working properly, but i happened again yesterday and this morning. My caller ID says " Unknown name and Unknown number ". It has happened each time when i am not at home at different times of the day.

I have lost several family members over the past few years. My daughter has been going through a lot of serious issues lately. I'm wondering if all of this might have something to do with all of the pain and anguish we've been experiencing over the last few months.

I appretiate and value your opinion.

Sincerely,
Susan
Lynn, Mass 01905

Hello Susan

It sounds like the earthbound ghost in your house really wants to get your attention.

There is no way I can tell if it is a family member or not, but I doubt it. A family member would not want to cause problems for your daughter and you.

Here are two suggestions that should help.

First- Have the house blessed by an ordained priest or minister. DO NOT get holy water and sprinkle it about yourself. This will not help.

Second- Get a smudge stick. This is what Native Americans used to cleanse their living areas. You should be able to find smudge sticks at health food stores, some book stores, or any good metaphysical shop. Follow the instructions in the package or ask where you buy it how to use it.

It will help calm the house down.

Thanks Mary Ann

Jill- Pennies and butterflies

2008-01-17T15:52:00.000-08:00

Could you tell me which family member send the pennies and which sends the butterflies?

Thanks- Jill

Hi Jill

No, I am sorry, I can not. You may be able to figure it out yourself.

On days when you find pennies who are you thinking about? Or who did you dream about the night before? Did someone save pennies?

Same thing with the butterflies. Who liked the outdoors? Who had butterfly dish towels? When you were visiting at the cemetery, or at a funeral during a burial did you see butterflies?

Do a little investigating.

You will figure it out.

Mary Ann

Diana from North Dakota

2008-01-17T15:41:00.000-08:00

Dear Mary Ann,

My sister and I love the Ghost Whisperer and we are both looking forward to the new series of shows this fall.
I have a few questions I would like answered.

First, My parents are both deceased and were divorced and my Mom was the one who didn't want anything to do with my Dad.
My Mother died several years before my Dad. They both died of cancer, but, the day before my Dad died, my sister showed him a picture of Mom and Dad when they were married and our Dad had such a look of happiness on his face, the next day he passed away. We knew the end was near, but, we didn't think it would be the next day. Did my parents reunite in heaven?

My husband had an uncle who we were very close to, he lived far away, but, every year he came out to visit us, We live on a farm and he loved the farm as he was born on the same farm. When he passed away, he wanted his ashes spread on the farm, his daughter granted his wishes. The day we spread his ashes, we had thrown the ashes into the wind and only my ashes that I was spreading came back to me, it was very odd as we were throwing them into the wind. do you suppose that was our Uncle telling us how pleased he was that his wishes had been granted?

Last fall, we had a neighbor and friend help round up cattle on horseback on our farm, he had helped us many times before, Curtis was a born cowboy and was riding his own horse. Well to make a long story short, he had a horse accident and hit his head and had extensive brain damage, He was on life support for 5 days and his family had decided to take him off. He died 5 days after the accident, he was 26.
Did his soul leave his body that day in the pasture or in the hospital? He was a very Christian young man and we know where he is now.

Thank you for your help.
Diana
ND

Dear Diana,

Thank you for watching Ghost Whisperer, in my opinion it is both entertaining and informative.

Your parents did reunite, and because he was smiling when he saw her picture I bet that she was there in spirit to help your dad to die and then to crossover.

All ghosts are pleased when their wishes are followed and they usually give some sort of acknowledgement. Your uncle must have been ecstatic!

How tragic that Curtis was so young, but it sounds like he died loving what he was doing. His spirit would have left his body the day he had no brain activity, which would have been the day of the accident.

Thanks and please keep watching Ghost Whisperer.

Mary Ann

Ali & Christine- Houston, TX

2007-12-20T12:51:00.000-08:00

Hi Mary,

We live in Houston Tx. I bought a brand new house in 2003. We used to hear slight noises of someone walking in our attic but we ignored it in the beginning.

Now after 2 years in 2005 my son Zain was born. Six months after his birth the toys were turning on by themselves and the pictures were falling from the walls.

4 months ago my second son was born and the same thing but worst things are happening.
Now the bed shakes in the night. My kids get scared as well. I had a person exorcist me as he said I was possessed by this female ghost. Anyway, things are still the same. Now it even grabs our (me and wife) hands and sometimes freezes our voices to be able to speak (just started).

Bed is still shaking all night and sometimes kids are scared as well.
I have a lot more to tell you. All I need is your help to figure out what that is.
Please contact me.

Thanks,
Ali & Christine

Hello Ali and Christine,

From what you have described happening in your house you do have at least one, probably two earthbound ghosts, one of them is likely a child ghost.

I have no way of knowing from your letter about the accuracy of your possession, but it seems if this was so the exorcism did not help. If money was exchanged for this exorcism I would ask them to try again or give a refund.

Here are a couple of suggestions that you should do, especially because of the children.

ONE –It never hurts to have the house blessed by an ordained priest or minister. DO NOT get holy water and sprinkle it about yourself. This will not help.

Second-Get a smudge stick. Smudge sticks are what Native Americans used to cleanse their living areas. You should be able to find them at health food stores, some book stores, and any good metaphysical shop. Follow the instructions that come with the smudge stick, or ask where you buy it how to use it.

Also you may be able to find more helpful information on my website. www.maryannwinkowski.com. Also there is info on how to contact me by phone.

Please let me know, I care.

Mary Ann

Kelly- Joliet, Illinois

2007-12-20T12:47:00.000-08:00

Hello MaryAnn!

I hope you can help with this very offbeat question: Do you believe or feel that's its possible for a person to "pick up" a disease from a close loved one (mother, to be exact) who has died from a very painful death of cancer? Symptoms, subtleties, etc.? I guess it might almost be a question of possession of sorts... really dont know how to explain this... I too am a psychic, and need some guidance from someone who is more "medium" experienced. I googled my questions online and found almost nothing, until popping onto your site. I do hope you can shed some light, or at least give me some direction... if you have ever heard of a person "taking on" another dying persons physical symptoms, or other things, as a sort of "clearing" that person that's dying, please do let me know. Ive been suffering horribly and my gut is screaming at me, but I dont wish to believe what Im hearing... Im sure you know what i mean..

Thank you SO much for taking my question. I appreciate anything you might be able to contribute to this.

Blessings to you,
Kelly

Hi Kelly,

First of all I am not a “medium”. Mediums can see and communicate with ghosts that have crossed into the light.

I am a paranormal investigator. I see and talk to ghosts that have not crossed over,--but I can certainly answer your offbeat question.

No—you can not pick up a disease from a ghost, a ghost can not give you a disease.

However if an earthbound ghost gets right in a living person’s space, constantly being with them twenty four seven, the live person can begin to exhibit the same symptoms of the disease that the ghost died from.

This is not a possession. That is something completely different. Possession are very few and far between, one in thousands.

Another problem that could occur with earthbound ghosts in houses, adults could have unexplained headaches, lower intestinal problems, or sinus problems. Children could have a lot of ear, nose, throat, or upper respiratory problems.

A live person who takes on the physical symptoms of a sick person (not just a dying person) is called an empath. A lot of healers have this ability , which can give relief to a sick or dying person.

Remember you have free will, this is a decision a person has to make, to accept to do this kind of work.

Think about it.

Mary Ann

Donna- Marietta, GA

2007-12-20T12:37:00.000-08:00

My son Nathan died on his 26th birthday from what the coroner said was a freak type blockage. Needless to say I have been devastated. Have you heard of any significance of one dying on his or her birthday. I have received signs from Nathan. That is what keeps me going. Also, very strange, about two weeks before he died. I was driving down the road and a men dressed just like Jesus would have, was walking down the street by himself, was this real do you think?

Thank you so much
Donna
Marietta, Georgia

Hello Donna,

Gosh two very important dates in your sons short life. Birth and death and they happen on the same day! Having children myself I am so sad for your loss. You did not mention the dates so I could not check for you.

I am sure you could get a clear answer from a numerologist on the importance of this. I just do not feel that I have the knowledge on this subject.

Did you see Jesus walking down the street? I do not know. I think it would have been very unusual to see, but as we know he has walked among us before.

Thanks

Mary Ann

Christine- Lake Havasu City Arizona

2007-12-20T12:34:00.000-08:00

My question:

Is it true that people who have committed suicide do
not get to go to the afterlife? So many times, in
certain religious environments, I have been told that
if a person is to end their own life they will not be
allowed in to the afterlife and will spend eternity as
a lost soul.

My father committed suicide at the age of 42 after
battling, for several years, a debilitating lung
disorder. (I was 15 at the time and am 35 now.) Upon
learning from the doctors that they would not be able
to "fix" him and that he would die an excrutiating
death he decided to end his own life.

I just want to know if it is possible that he could be
in the after life. He was a good person and he didn't
want himself or his family to have to go through the
pain of a prolonged horrible death.

This has been an issue that has plagued me for the
majority of my adult life. I have dreams of him
often, that he is near but does not want to see me or
talk to me and it is very upsetting and leads me to
believe that he may not be at peace. I told him at
one time to stop coming into my dreams if he would not
talk to me...I stopped having them for several years
but recently I am having them again.

I appreciate any insight you can provide.

Thank you,
Christine

Dear Christine,

I have good news for you. You did and are again having dreams of your father. He has passed over, he has gone to your belief of the afterlife..

If he had not crossed over you would not be able to have dreams of him. Earthbound ghosts can not come into dreams.

He may feel that you are unhappy with him for committing suicide That is why he would not converse with you. The next time you have a dream of him tell him how you feel about his death. You will be able to resolve this issue with patience and time.

Hope this answer brings you some relief.

Mary Ann.

Candi- Quakertown, PA

2007-12-20T12:30:00.000-08:00

Dear Mary Ann -
Do our deceased pets go and wait for us on "the other side", or is it only humans there? Please let me know, as I'm sure that I'm not the only one who wonders about this. Thank You!

Hi Candi

Almost every third letter has a question about pets.

Of course they cross over and wait for us. Below is a great poem. The author is unknown, but it is so true!

RAINBOW BRIDGE

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to the Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water, and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.

Author unknown

Thanks

Mary Ann

Tena- Grandmother's House

2007-12-20T11:52:00.000-08:00

Maryann,

My name is Tena and I am contacting you regarding an issue I am having with what I believe to be a ghost or spirit.

In my teen years I had an incident in my home (grandma's house was adopted) in the basement hearing a clicking noise and once I found it the pillow moved up on its own and I ran upstairs and literally felt as if something went thru me.

Since then it seems as if what ever that was or is, it has followed me. I get that same feeling and at times have heard that clicking noise (but never look for it now too scared) and the feeling of this presence. (not a good one)

I am not crazy nor really believe in this kind of stuff but know that it is real in my own life. What ever it is it's not good and it frightens me enough to where I am petrified when I am alone. If you could advise me on what to do I would be so appreciative.

In addition I am now 36 years old and have moved a great deal in my life and I do believe it has followed me.

Sincerely,
Tena

What you experienced in your grandmother’s house could have easily happened. However no one ran thru you. When an earthbound ghost is very, very close to you, right in your space, that is what it can feel like.

You are not crazy. A ghost can easily follow you from house to house. In all honesty who is going to stop them? I can for certain say that this ghost has followed you, because the clicking noise the ghost makes is very distinct. Not many do that so it has to be the same one.

Here are two suggestions that may help.

First- It never hurts to have your home blessed by an ordained priest or minister. DO NOT get holy water and sprinkle it about. This will not help.

Second- Get what is called a smudge stick. This is what Native Americans used to cleanse their living spaces. You should be able to find smudge sticks at health food stores, some book shops, or any good metaphysical store. Follow the instructions in the package or ask for instructions where you buy it.

Good luck.

Mary Ann

Mrs. Hartley from Clinton, S.C.

2007-12-11T14:30:00.000-08:00

I'm sure this doesn't seem weird to you but I am just wondering. My dad died February 18th, 1997. Now I was very close to him and I even felt when he passed. I had a hard time dealing with his passing and everyone else's since. Today me and my husband took my mother out to eat. I started thinking about my dad and then I smelled his smell. I could have sworn he was right there with us. As soon as the smell passed the song 'Callin All Angels' came on the radio in the resturant.The beginning line of that song is ' I need a sign to let me know your'e here' in which I was then covered in cold chills and almost cried. So could it have been possible that he dropped in on us for a brief moment?

Mrs. Hartley
Clinton, S.C.

Dear Mrs. Hartley

How lucky that you got such a great sign from your father. He is at peace and content, but waiting for your mother and you.

I am sure that he is around more than you realize, but sometimes they want you to really know it!

So many people have written to me and have wished, that what happened to you would happen to them.

Lucky you.

Mary Ann

Kristy- Two year old daughter

2007-12-11T14:28:00.000-08:00

My 2yr old daughter just recently has been talking about the man in my house or she will say the man is comming. I really wish I knew what she was talking about but when I ask her questions about this man she tells me everything in detail. I asked her what the man looks like and she tells me . I am thinking it is someone I know but it is no one I could think of. Rylie ( my daughter ) says she isnt allowed to tell daddy about the man only mom and her nana, but out of no where she will say the man is here mommy and come hug me tightly. I try at that point to get her to do other things but she just repeats the man is here , the man is here. Rylie will talk in long talks to no one early in the morning. She will tell who she is talking to about her babies and about her brother. Please if you could help me help her I would love that.

Thanks so much
Kristy

Hi Kristy

Rylie is doing what all children can do, talk to ghosts and interact with them, usually this will stop around five or six years of age.

I would normally say do not worry about it, but what has me a little concerned, is that she said that she is not allowed to “tell daddy”! A ghost that has crossed over would not say that, so why is this earthbound ghost being so sneaky?

Kristy is there some one from your past that you were close to and he died, so he does not want your husband to know that he is around?

Unfortunately I can not tell you for sure from a letter, but because your children are young I would make these two suggestions.

One- It never hurts to have the house blessed by an ordained priest or minister. One word of caution DO NOT get holy water and sprinkle it about yourself. This will only make the situation worse.

Two-Smudge the house. Get a smudge stick. This is what Native Americans used to cleanse their areas. You should be able to find smudge sticks at health food stores, some book stores, or any good metaphysical store. Follow the instructions in the package or ask where you buy it how to use it.

Let me know if this helps.

Mary Ann

Jo- Dogs and Photos

2007-12-11T14:26:00.000-08:00

Greetings,
My dog Sadie passed over a while back. This is one of the pictures of Sadie with a white orb with her. There is one more...have not found yet.What to you think? The white orb showed up about a month before Sadie passed over. ;-) And no other orbs in any other pics before. This is a first for me to see in any pics I have taken... ever! LOL I have 4 dogs and some cats.. no orbs around them when I took the pictures that time in that one room. Sadie- black, is laying under a futon that is folded out into a bed...she is laying next to a pink blanket. You can see her left eye, the other one is covered by the orb. Now that I look closer at the pic, enlarging it... where I thought Sadie's left eye is...I now see her eyes are closed.. what I thought was Sadie's open left eye. now looks like a tiny orb. The orbs in my enlarged version of the pic, have a blue outline with some violet. What to you make of this?
Thank you for your time and thoughts...
Blessings, Jo

Dear Jo,

An orb is as ghost that has crossed over, but comes to us for a visit. They are not harmful; it makes no difference what colors that they are.

All that this picture means is the day that you took it some one was visiting, and that you were lucky enough to get it on film.

Sadie and the other dog in the picture look nice and peaceful, nothing to worry about.

Hope my thoughts on this have helped.

Mary Ann

Kris from Eastern Canada

2007-12-11T14:25:00.000-08:00

Dear MaryAnn,

I have an odd question. I have two daughters and recently lost a third daughter while late in my second trimester. While pregnant on each daughter (and before I knew the sex) I dreamed of holding a baby boy in my arms and knowing his name. On three occasions I have had this dream, with three different names and I wake up 'knowing' that this is the name of the baby in a very real, very powerful way. All of the names were ones that I was not considering for the baby; one of them I even had to look up because I had never heard it before. I wonder why I may have had a dream like this on each pregnancy, and why a baby boy was in each one when I eventually gave birth to three daughters. I also would like to know if my daughter who died in utero at 24 weeks was conscious of our love and if she knows of her sisters.

Thanks MaryAnn,
Kris in Eastern Canada

Hi Kris

First of all I am sorry about the baby, but yes she felt your love and now that she is in heaven she is around all of you.

I am not a dream expert, but I looked up some information and you could actually be remembering children from a past life or lives. If so you have had at least three boys and in this life you have gotten girls. Things have a way of evening out!

You might be able to find out even more information from a good dream interpretation book.

Hope this points you in the right direction.

Mary Ann

Louise from Denver, CO

2007-12-11T14:24:00.001-08:00

My name is Louise and I live in Denver, CO I see images out of the corner of my eye. This happens ALOT. I work in funeral service and wondered if that had something to do with it. Or, I am hoping that it is my parents or my best friend. Before my best friend was killed, we often spoke of "coming back" to let the other know we are okay. I had to have therapy after she died and wondered if maybe it could be her.

Dear Louise

The funeral service is not a problem with earthbound ghost, they are there during calling hours and of course at the cemetery. They usually pass over after the final service.

I would have no way of knowing who you are seeing out of the corner of your eye. If you or someone has had a dream of them then they have crossed over and are where they should be.

If you do not remember your dreams get a herb called mugwort. Make a little sachet out of it and place it between your pillow and pillow case. In about three weeks sometimes sooner, you will begin to remember your dreams.

You will see for yourself that your parents and your best friends are well.

Thanks

Mary Ann

Mark from Onalaska, TX

2007-12-11T14:20:00.000-08:00

Hi, my name is Mark and I'm from Onalaska, Texas. Way back in 1990 I was informed by a doctor that I was going to die, the doctor had done an HIV test & found that I was positive. Well of course since I'm writing this email I have NOT died! I have buried both of my parents & several friends since that time. Some of my friends have died from HIV complications. I wish now I would have known then what I know now but that is another story by itself. My question is this WHY AM I STILL ALIVE? I have prayed to GOD that if he needs someone to take to please take me instead of these young service men & women! Or anyone that dies extremely young I would be more than happy to go in their place. I feel these young people have not had a chance to live their life! I'm 51 years of age & feel I've lived a very full life! At present I think I know why I'm still here - my roommate has four dogs which I basically take care of. I'm currently on disability but still can function to take care of the dogs. I LOVE THEM with all my heart & soul so I remain strong for them. I just get extremely tired at times & somewhat disgusted at life as a whole. The world seems to me at times to have gone crazy to say the least. I thank you for taking the time to read this.

Hi Mark

I agree with you, at times the world does seem out of wack, but it is what it is.

You know I can not answer your question, why are you still alive?

When you die and go into the light you will get your answers then. Everyone has all of their questions answered at this time.

It is discouraging to see so many military people die, but again we do not know the big picture. Just hang in there. Enjoy your life as much as possible and keep taking care of the dogs.

I do get hundreds of emails a week, but I love reading all of them and answering the ones that I can.

Good luck.

Mary Ann

Diane- Spirits or Ghosts

2007-11-15T09:47:00.000-08:00

Dear Maryann,

On August 11, 2004 I got a phone call at 11:20 p.m. from my ex-husbands wife, letting me know that my ex (which was also my best friend) had been killed in a Trucking accident. Needless to say this came as a horrible shock to the whole family including our two sons and even though its been almost 3 years since his accident, his loss is still hard to accept. About, 2 weeks after his passing I begin to have strange things happening in my home...a few times a week, I would wake up during the night and see something that looked like round balls of white light moving and bouncing around in the air next to my side of the bed...needless to say this would scare the day lights out of me and I would let out a scream and they would go away.

Also, we have 2 computers in my home and while I would be on mine...my husbands computer would come on all by its self. We have been just sitting watching t.v. and all of a sudden our t.v. would shut down all by its self...this has happened several times. I also have gotten phone calls where nobody would be on the other end, but my caller ID would have the area code plus 000-0000 or say unknown when the calls came on my cell phone.

Even to this date, I can be sitting at my computer late at might, after my husband goes to bed, and I can hear sounds coming from my kitchen as if someone was in there dragging their feet..it freaks me out when I call out thinking its my husband, just to find that he is sleeping like a baby in the bed still.

Maryann, my question is...can you tell me if we have a ghost or spirit, and if so...do you know who it might be? Also, I have a 2 1/2 year old grand daughter that was born 5 months after her papa died...do you think she has ever seen his spirit because, she seems to know him very well when she sees a photo of him.

Thank you for your time Maryann, and I hope that you can bring some light on my mysteries here.

Take Care,
Diane

Hello Diane

I believe that you have got several things going on here.

First the round white bouncing balls. Yes, they can be scary, but they are good ghosts here for a visit! They can be different colors not just white, they can be sparkly or look like glitter. They will never hurt you or cause any problems.

Your computer, television, telephone, or feet dragging across the floor. These are signs of an earthbound ghost, not one that has crossed over like the orbs.

Your granddaughter is two and a half years old, she can see all types of ghosts, and she sees grandpa. He has not missed her growing up at all, this is the reason that she recognizes him.

F.Y.I—Ghost and spirit are one in the same. The words are interchangeable.

If you or anyone has had a dream of your ex-husband then he is not earthbound and he has crossed over. If no one has had a dream of him, then this activity could be your ex-husband. There is no doubt that there is someone.

Hope your mystery is a little clearer.

Mary Ann

Cyndi- Believing

2007-11-15T09:45:00.000-08:00

Mary Ann,

I first have to say that if you knew me you would understand my deep feelings on the subject of Ghost. I hear them call my name, touch my shoulder, and catch my dogs attention as if he was in a trance. But my question is about my two babies. Several years ago I lost my first child, then a year later I lost my second. I have orbs that follow me in picture after picture. In fact my brother's ex wife lost a child and in some of our Christmas picture he has one surrounding him. It just seems as if this is always stronger around Christmas, which would make sense because my I lost my first child just two weeks prior to Christmas and my second was conceived somewhere right after Christmas. I guess what I want to know is will I be able to see them one day, will they seem just like any other angel, do you think I will know it is them? My heart breaks to this day that I was never able to care for them, teach them, hug and kiss them. I still tell them that I love them and when ever I feel the presence of them I quietly sit there and look to the area where I feel them, or where the dog is watching. I have the most beautiful fiber-optic angel and it always seems to be around that angel during Christmas time. It's almost as if they are moving all around the area that it is set up. Am I crazy? Do you think that this could be my children, or just wishful thinking, and again if it is do you think I will recognize them one day? Thanks so much in advance for any thoughts you may have on this.

Cyndi

Cyndi-

My heart goes out to you on the loss of your children.

Yes, you will be able to see, hug, kiss, and be with them when you cross over. You will be able to recognize each of them.

They do not miss a holiday (not just Christmas) birthdays , or any other family celebrations.

The orbs in pictures are most likely the babies. Orbs are ghosts that have crossed over. They are where they are supposed to be, and just here for a visit.

No you are not crazy, everything you are experiencing is very normal.

Hope this helps

Mary Ann.

Annette- Ghosts At Work

2007-11-15T09:43:00.000-08:00

Hi Mary Ann,

I'm a nurse and work night shift in a nursing home. One night, a couple of the nurse's aides saw someone walk in and out of one of the rooms. I along with another aide went to the room to see if someone was out of bed wandering from room to room. The lights were off in the room and I immediately felt uneasy. I felt funny, felt like the room was engulfed in static electricity. No one was in the room but the two men who occupy the room were in their beds asleep.
When the aide and I left the room, we were both feeling odd. We were also rubbing our forearms as it felt our hair on our arms were sticking straight up. We did not discuss what we were feeling until we exited the room.
Being in healthcare, I do deal with death from time to time. Other staff members have had different types of experiences such as seeing people we've taken care of that have died. Another person has seen a closet door open and close in a room.
What was it that I experienced? Was it a ghost?

Annette

Dear Annette

Being a nurse in a nursing home you are in a line of work that is right at the top of the list for earthbound ghost in a workplace. Also the chance of bringing them home with you is very strong.

Most people in a nursing home die peacefully, but they may not have any living relatives. They make friends in the home so they stay. Also a dead husband or wife may stay waiting for their spouse to die so that they can cross over together.

Many people in you line of work Annette have great “ghost stories” that are not stories!

At any given time you could have a lot of extra people at work!

Enjoy

Mary Ann

Paul from Bridgewater, NJ

2007-11-15T09:40:00.000-08:00

Dear Mary Ann:

When my wife's Aunt passed away from cancer in 1999, I was driving my car to work and felt a rather strong poke on back of my left shoulder. I immediately turned thinking one of my children had stowed away. I was angry because I did not have time to turn around and not be late for work. I actually moved off highway and parked on the shoulder to see who was in the car. I was sweating a cold sweat because when I first turned around in car, nobody was there! I checked the trunk thinking they hid in there and folded down the seat - but nobody was there. I even checked my coat to see if a pen or comb was stuck in the lining but nothing was there. When I got to work my wife called and told me the bad news. I asked her what time she passed and I determined it was at the moment I was poked in car - to the minute! The exit sign where this happened is named 'New Providence Road'. Providence is sometimes used to describe God as did George Washington our first president of the US.

My wife got cancer less than a year later. Was her Aunt trying to tell me something?

Also, my daughter has a friend who says she sees dead people. The very first day her friend visited our house she asked my daughter if the little blonde boy running down the hall was her brother. We have no little blonde son! We were told by neighbors that someone died in the house we live in but they think it was an older grandmother. Since we bought the house in 1999 we have experienced things missing and reappearing. Yes, many are of our own doing but, some are unexplainable. We have had many an argument blaming each other for moving things from where we left them. Today, my wife heard water running and it was the outside hose opened. Nobody was outside as we live in a wooded area and no persons were outside. I was the last one to use hose last evening cleaning my B-B-Q and I know I closed it because I was out well after I used it and it was off.

My wife's cancer seems to come and go with every new drug, which while this happens to many patients, her doctors have said it is strange. Could bad spirits be around prolonging my wife's cancer. Was I maybe activated to the spirit world by my wife's Aunt poking my shoulder. Should we move?

Thanks for listening.

Paul
Bridgewater, NJ

Hello Paul,

Yes Paul, your wife’s aunt was letting you know that she had died. This kind of thing is common; a lot of people have described similar experiences.

There is no way your wife’s aunt knew that your wife was going to get cancer, especially the same day that she died. Maybe after she crossed over after her funeral, she could have gotten that knowledge.

I am sorry that your wife has cancer, it is so very hard on her, but just as hard on you and your family.(I know I am cancer free six years now!)

I do not feel that there are any earthbound ghosts around your wife. Sometimes bad things happen to good people. Keep praying that the right drug and treatment will work soon.

As for the activity in the house, it sounds like someone is in and out, plus a little boy ghost would think that’s funny. I do not think that he is there twenty four-seven. More than likely he would be in the house around a full moon. Keep track of the activity in the house on a calendar and see if it coincides with the full moon.

Take care.

Mary Ann

Ash from Bakersfield, CA

2007-11-15T09:32:00.000-08:00

Hi Mary,

My name is Ash. I'm 15 years old & i live in Bakersfield California.I was wondering if you could help me out with something.
When i was 7 years old & I lived in Tucson, Arizona I always saw a tall skinny man wearing a white tux with a white top hat,I always saw him passing from my parents room into my room.
Now,I live in Bakersfield & I've been feeling like i'm being watched&followed as im walking through my house&I keep seeing a white figure out of the corner of my eye,but this time it's someone that is as tall as I am.
Whenever I walk out of my room i feel as if someone is waiting for me outside of my door&when i walk out it follows me and i can feel like someone is breathing around me.
Is it my spirit guide?

just knowing that I'm being watched scares me so badly to the point that I cant even sleep.
please help me.
Thank you so much for your time.

-Ash

Hi Ash

When children are very young they can see all types of ghosts, earthbound spirits, angels, guardian angels, and relatives that have crossed over and are visiting.

As they get older most of them lose the ability. Clearly you have not. Most adults will catch a glimpse of a ghost out of the corner of their eye, like you have. Again these can be any of the above type ghosts.

The ghost that you can hear breathing around you is most likely an earthbound ghost. The other types are not normally heard.

You are afraid, trust your instincts, especially if you feel that you are being watched all the time and you are uncomfortable. You would not get this feeling with ghosts that have crossed over into the light.

You are fifteens years old Ash, talk to your parents. Tell them what is going on, or another adult that will listen to you.

What I am going to recommend you will have to have your parent’s permission. If they agree you can have an ordained priest or minister bless the house. You can also try smudging the house. You should be able to find smudge sticks at health food stores, some book stores, or any good metaphysical store. Follow the instructions that come with the smudge stick or ask when you buy it how to use it.

Please let me know how you are doing.

Mary Ann

Emily from Minneapolis, MN

2007-11-15T09:11:00.000-08:00

Dear Mary Ann,

My name is Emily, and I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I really love the show Ghost Whisperer and enjoyed listening to you on the DVD of the first season.

I bought an old house (built in1923) about five years ago and have had several strange things happen since moving in:

A few times, I've heard loud foot steps going up and down the stairs, and the back door open and shut very loudly.

Once, the door bell began playing a tune (suddenly and for no apparent reason), and the tune was not one that is actually programmed in the door bell. (The door bell has several different melodies programmed into it.)

Once, a dark cloud of smoke started coming out from where the wall meets the ceiling and it swooped down in the shape of a scythe and touched my right side and then quickly went back up into the ceiling.

And, oftentimes, when I'm laying on my bed, it feels like someone is bouncing on it. I've often wondered if this is the ghost of my little brother who died at the age of four (when I was six). He died when he was in a coma. I have a tombstone that I made as an art project some 20 years ago – that really formed itself. . . I didn't realize that's what it was going to be – and I felt very strongly at the time that it was for my little brother. Currently, I keep this tombstone in my bedroom right by the foot of the bed. . . and that's where the bed bounces. How can I find out if the bouncing is the ghost of my little brother jumping up and down on the bed? I would love to know for sure.

Thanks so much!

Emily

Hi Emily

Thank you for watching Ghost Whisperer. I am sure you will love the new season , it gives me a lot of pleasure to be connected with the show. There will be some new surprises in the third season, so keep watching!

How sad that your brother died so young, but I do not think the activity that you have described in the house is him.

When a child dies that young a guardian angel, great grand parents, or grand parents will come and help them cross over.

I can not tell you if he has crossed over or not from a letter, but if you or someone has had a dream of him, he is where he is supposed to be. Earthbound ghosts cannot get into dreams.

As for your art project I think that was your mind helping to put your brother to rest, you were so young when he died. How clever that it was a tomb stone.

However, you do seem to have earthbound ghost activity in the house. Everything you have had happen including the bouncing on the bed makes me think this way.

Several suggestions to help quiet the house. One, it never hurts to have an ordained priest or minister bless the house. One word of caution. DO NOT get holy water and sprinkle it about yourself. This will not help the situation. Two, smudge the house. You should be able to find smudge sticks at health food stores, some book stores, or any good metaphysical shop. Smudging is how Native American cleanse their living areas. Follow the instructions in the smudge stick or ask where you buy it how to use it.

Hope this helps.

Mary Ann

ARCHIVES

2007-09-15T11:37:00.000-07:00

My name is Barb and I am 55 years old. My dad passed away almost seven years ago of cancer. I was active in taking him to the cancer clinic when he was receiving chemo and radiation.

He had a wonderful sense of humor and I would tease him about what signs he could send me when he crossed over. I asked if he could help me pick the winning lotto numbers and I would share the wealth amongst my siblings. He laughed and said "Oh no, what I will do is drive you crazy. I know you hate getting up early and you NEVER answer your phone, so I will ring your phone very early every day until you are really annoyed."

Well about three to four months after his passing, around 7:55 a.m., the phone would ring. Generally after four rings the answering machine picks up. But instead the phone would ring about eight times. I would go out to investigate why the answering machine wasn't picking it up and there were no problems that I could see. I checked my call display. Usually even if it is a wrong number there will be some kind of display. But the phone display was blank.

This went on for another five days, until I got mad and said out loud, "This is really starting to annoy me." Then it hit me, "Oh my god, this is what Dad said he would do to give me a sign." I told this story to some of my friends and they think I am crazy. But it has not happened since and never happened before.

Mary Ann, is it possible that my dad was sending me a message?

Dear Barb,
What a great experience. Your father gave you a sign that let you know it really was him. People that die from cancer or other lingering diseases, usually cross-over right after the funeral. They know that they are dying and they are usually tired and want to see their loved ones that died before them. Let your friends think that you are crazy. You and I know better, it was your dad.

Mary Ann
Angie
Fayetteville, NC

Dear Mary Ann,
My husband and I are looking to buy an older home to fix up. The problem is, in several pictures of these older homes I have spotted orbs. My husband laughs at me because I have told him that I will not buy a home that could possibly have a ghost. The thought really frightens me. I have never seen or experienced a ghost that I know of, nor do I ever care to. Can you tell me the story behind orbs and whether they can be dangerous or not. Is there any way to tell a house is haunted before moving in?

Thank you for your help.

Hello Angie,
Any house that has orbs is a house that is not haunted. Pictures of orbs are good ghosts, not the earthbound ghosts that "haunt." So buy away. You will not have a problem.

Mary Ann
Dee
New Orleans, LA

Dear Mary Ann,
I believe in spirits and the afterlife. I always have. I have always been able to sense things and there are times when the dreams I think I am having have such a profound effect on me that I believe they are not dreams but are really happening to me ( i.e. my grandmother standing by my bed or in my children's room).

But now my four-year-old son, who has always asked me questions regarding God, heaven and ghosts, talks to my grandmother, who he has never met. She passed nine years before he was born. But after taking him to the cemetery for All Saints Day last year-he put his hand on her tomb and told her it was nice to finally meet her-he speaks of "Margaret" constantly and now his two-year-old brother says that she lives in their room.

I believe she could be here with us. But are they really in touch with their great grandmother?

Hi Dee,
Some people-and you seem to be one of them-have very vivid dreams. It almost seems the dream runs right into awake time. A lot of times this can run from one generation to another.

At your children's ages they would be able to see and talk to ghosts anyway, but even more so, because of what you do. They would be very aware of who and where the spirit would be.

So I am sure it is great grandmother Margaret they are seeing. How wonderful for your children. And I am sure it is a great pleasure for your grandmother.

Mary Ann
Tiffany
Philadelphia, PA

Dear Mary Ann,

I have seen shadows from time to time and something is always falling down. My son is six years old and he has been complaining about ghosts. He also will not sleep in his room. My husband's grandfather passed away and I'm not sure if it's him. What does this mean?

Hi Tiffany,
It is not the grandfather. Why would he want to scare your son? I believe you have an earthbound ghost in the house that is causing the trouble. Try to get an ordained priest or minister in the house to bless it. Or use a smudge stick of either sage or sweet grass-it will help.

Mary Ann
Rebecca
Memphis, TN

Hello Mary Ann,

My husband and I experience a lot of odd things in our home. My husband says these things only started when I moved in. I have always felt a presence of spirits, but since my favorite uncle passed, I have had more and more experiences. We have things actually disappear completely and then suddenly reappear. These are very strong experiences.

We will be watching TV, like a cooking show, and the TV will suddenly, on its own, change to a sporting event. The first time it was changed to the NBA basketball playoffs. I told my husband that my uncle loved the playoffs and died during the playoffs. It also has changed to the World Series and so on.

Does this sound to you as though we may have a spirit with us? Also, our dogs seem to follow someone around and watch someone in the hallway and upstairs. I believe they see our spirit.

What do you think about all this?

Dear Rebecca,
Yes, I believe that you do have an earthbound ghost in your house. I have no way of knowing if it is your uncle, but it is there. All the things that are happening, plus the dogs watching someone, indicate this. Ghosts can follow people from house to house, so maybe someone moved with you on your last move.

It sounds like it is probably a man, because of the TV sports. Your hunches are right, you are not alone.

Mary Ann
Daniel
Tacoma, WA

Hello MaryAnn,

I was living in a house in Waco, TX, that was, in my opinion, very haunted. When my wife and I moved into the house, little things started happening. While watching TV in our living room we would hear three knocks on the wall behind us. I would knock back three times and it would repeat a few seconds later.

Things started to get more intense after we started playing the Ouija board. While playing it in the kitchen with nothing but one candle by us we would see a shape flying along the wall over the archway of the kitchen door and back down and along the wall. At night when we went to bed I would see white balls of light flying all around the room. There was also one very ominous, very dark thing that would float over me while I was in bed. At first my wife was not able to see it until I pointed it out to her; then it scared the heck out of her when she was finally able to see it.

The ghost in the movie "The Grudge" that was floating over the old woman's bed looks just like the ghost that floated over me while I was in bed only not as visible. There was also a ghost that would hang around the foot of the bed on my wife's side. It seemed like it would move around out of the closet and just stand by the bed. There was also a lot of soft scratching in the upper corner over the bed and once I was even thumped on the forehead. I guess they were trying to wake me up.

I have moved from the house in Waco and I don't believe any ghost tagged along. However, I do have ghost stories about my new home too. I have rarely been scared by these ghosts and actually found them interesting. What are your thoughts on these ghost?

Thanks,

Daniel

Hi Daniel,
Ouija boards are not very high on my lists. A lot of houses I clear have had problems because of Ouija boards. Everything that you described happening in Waco I am sure was really going on. The more interaction you have with an earthbound ghost, the more energy they get. Talking to them, knocking on the walls, your wife being scared, all this did was give the ghosts more energy.

You are fortunate that they did not move with you. They very well could have. Who would have been able to stop them? I suggest you put your energy into trying to communicate with ghosts that have crossed over, instead of earthbound ghosts.

Mary Ann

Hey there,

A couple of questions. I believe there is a ghost in my house. I live on the California coast, in a very old house. The spirit seems to be into messing or playing tricks on me. Not scary, kinda funny. I believe it's a male or maybe a little boy. My husband doesn't believe me, but it scared him once in the garage when he was by himself. He also doesn't like it when I talk about the ghost.

It seems to grab at my rear end when I do the dishes. As well as pull my hair. It's done this when I'm by myself, and with others around. I believe my four year old daughter has seen it too. She even went as far as to tell me his name is Ashton. She has told me that he rides in our car next to her, and I've seen her playing ring around the roses with "him."

I've had some belief in the supernatural or ghosts, but now I strongly believe in it. I want to know if I'm right, or is my mind playing tricks on me? Also, I'd like to connect with a loved one who has passed. Is there a way to say hi and I love you?

Thank You!

"Lucky-13"

Hi Lucky 13
Just because you live in an old house does not mean there are ghosts. They can be in new houses also. It definitely sounds like you have at least two earthbound ghosts in the house. I believe your daughter when she says that she sees "Ashton" and plays with him. That is what children do whether they are alive or dead. They like to play with other children.

I hope it is Ashton grabbing your butt, and not an adult male ghost. Neither one is good. How can your husband not believe you when he was scared by one of them? You need to try and use a smudge stick and/or have your house blessed.

Try to connect with a dead loved one in a dream. That is the easiest way.

Mary Ann

NM
Columbus, OH

I'm almost positive there is a ghost in my house. I have taken pictures both in and outside and they contain orbs...usually around my daughter. My question is, if it is an earthbound ghost, is it wrong to talk to them? I'm not sure if they're even there, earthbound or not? If they are earthbound, but are nice, can I talk to them? I think what you are able to do is absolutely wonderful.

Pictures of orbs are good ghosts, guardian angels, angels, spirit guides, and relatives and friends that have died and crossed over. If you see an orb you can talk to it. There is no harm in that.

But you do not want to talk to earthbound ghosts-all you are doing is feeding them your energy. It is best to ignore them.

Mary Ann

Blue Eagle

Being Native American, and the path I am on, it's not uncommon for me to see things. Seeing spirits and spirit energies, as well as hearing the guides of the living telling me things of those they guide through life, it's amazing some of the things they let me see and feel.

Also this thing about Friday the 13th, for many Native people, 13 is a very sacred number and considered very lucky. The idea of 13 being unlucky is more a myth.

Blue Eagle

Hello Blue Eagle,
You are correct. There is nothing wrong or unlucky about Friday the 13th. The name for the fear of the number thirteen is triskaidekaphobia. People have had this fear for centuries.

I personally love the number 13. I was married on the 13th, and our 13th anniversary fell on Friday the 13th. We have been married almost forty years. It has been very lucky for my husband and me.

Good luck on your path. Being Native American, you have great natural abilities and your guides are very knowledgeable.

Mary Ann

Jennifer

To whom it may concern:
I don't usually do this but I thought I would give it a try. I was wondering if the spirits are roaming on earth somewhere. I had a stillborn 9 years ago and I was wondering if it was my imagination when I saw a green light one day after I had her. But I have seen it once or twice after that first time. And can you tell me if I'm going crazy? My mom says no, it's natural. But I don't know and everyone thinks I'm crazy.

Thanks

Jennifer

Hello Jennifer,
The loss of a stillborn baby is very hard. Their guardian angel or a grandparent that has died and has crossed over, are right there to take care of them, and carry them to heaven.

Your mom is right. It is natural to worry about her. I think the green light is just her way of letting you know that she is fine, and you will see her at the appropriate time.

So no, I do not think that you are going crazy.

Mary Ann

Janet

What is the third eye?

Julian
Atlantic City, NJ

About a couple of years ago, maybe more then a couple, I was walking on the boardwalk with a friend. A strange man-I believe he was a bum-who was on a bike came up to us asking for money to help him buy something to eat. Well we had no money to give but then he started to chat with us about how he was a bum for some time and on and on. But then he tells me I have the Third Eye. I was a little confused on that and thought he was crazy. Soon after, maybe like a month or so, I started to see shadows on the walls and started to wonder. Is there a thing called the Third Eye? And if so, is there a way to control it to maybe help the other side?

Gina

Hi Mary Ann,

I came across your website while I was looking for "how do spirits cross over?" I am a developing medium and I am learning every day. I feel many spirits around me all the time, in the form of cold breezes. I am still learning how to communicate with them. But mostly, I guess I'm not sure how to recognize if they are lost and not crossed over, or crossed over and just visiting. I see them in my third eye also. I do not know how to cross them over either. I have tried visualizing the white light for them and urging them through, but it hasn't worked, unless my technique is wrong?

I am able to draw them also (very badly) and do automatic writing. Just recently over the last few months, I have had some spirits infiltrate my body and take my energy. I have felt extremely fatigued and drowsy because of it. I have known it was them and tried to get rid of it. They recently "came out," in a group meditation circle. I felt quite carsick right after I felt the fatigue removed and much clearer in my vision. I totally understand that perhaps I may not have been protecting myself properly, and that I am to blame.

I do watch Ghost Whisperer and have learned a great deal. But I am still unsure of what I'm feeling around me. There are a few here next to me as I'm writing this, just wanting some attention. I tend to ignore them because sometimes I get my wires crossed and bad information. I am just looking for some sort of assistance in how to deal with these beings and how to recognize what's what. I would love to pass on their messages to people that need it, but until I learn how to communicate properly, I don't want to as much. If you get to this email, thanks for reading.

Regards,

Gina

Hi Gina, Janet and Julian,
All three of you are asking the same question. The third eye area is a region of the head between the eyebrows, above the root of the nose. This is perceived to be where the energy enters the mind and gives psychic abilities to anyone that has developed this area.

Gina, you need to develop your third eye to a higher level to be able to do all that you want. Your spirit guides will help you at the right speed of learning for you. Doing automatic writing is asking for trouble. Without proper prayer and protection, be very careful. You have seen how dangerous it can be.

Janet and Julian, I think the definition of the third eye will answer your questions.

Good luck.

Mary Ann

Curlymoelarry

Does "astrotraveling" make you look like a ghost if another person sees you? If not, what is "astrotraveling" look like if another person sees it?

Hi,
You are asking about astral projection. Your astral body (part of your spirit) moves around in the astral plane. When that happens, a live person would not see anything out of the ordinary. It would look like the person was just sleeping.

The person that is in the astral plane however can see other spirits that are there. They would seem to be real, not a ghost, or spirit.

Mary Ann

Hi, my name is Chiara. I am 41. I live in Belgium and have Italian origins. I've heard about the show, which I cannot watch-being so far away-through a Yahoo! group which deals with dogs. Talk of strange ways of obtaining interesting information...

I would like to know if there is any way of knowing who, if anyone, I have by my side from beyond. I've heard people can do this by looking at a picture of the person asking, but never really knew whom to address to get this done.

I hope you will answer me, one way or another! Thanks in advance!

Hi Chiara,
Everyone has a guardian angel, spirit guides, and loved ones that have died and crossed over that come and visit us. You will be able to get this information yourself through dreams. When your dead loved ones come to you in a dream, you can talk to them.

More specifically, I think you are referring to a person who can do Psychometry. This is a psychic that has the ability to hold a picture or an object and get information. People with this ability are really valuable to law enforcement, helping them to solve crimes.

With this information, maybe you can find someone in Brussels with this ability to help you. I hope Ghost Whisperer will be available in Belgium soon.

Mary Ann

Laura
Maple, Ontario

I am wondering if my grandfather (my mother's father) is my guardian angel. And has my other grandfather (my father's father) gone to heaven?

Thank you very much,

Laura

Dear Laura,
If you dream of either one of your grandfathers then they have crossed over and are where they are supposed to be. When people die and cross over they can have angel-like qualities, but they do not become angels.

But just because they are not angels does not mean they cannot visit you. All grandparents visit their grandchildren a lot. They do not miss too much.

Mary Ann

Melissa
Clifton Springs, NY

Dear Mary Ann,

About two weeks ago my grandfather died and my family is feeling really bad. He was sick but we kept telling him what the doctors told us, that he would be fine. Well he was not and he passed. Our family fears he is mad at us and that maybe he was not ready to die and that maybe he was scared.

It was our family's decision to help him pass. The doctors said he was gone and recommended taking him off life support. My mother fears he would also be disappointed in us for doing that, even though we were respecting his wishes to never be kept alive on life support.

But he always stressed that he didn't want to die. I am just wondering your thoughts. Is there anyway to communicate with him to have any questions answered to make sure he is okay? Any information you can give would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hello Melissa,
I am very sorry to hear about your grandfather. Of all the ghosts that I talk to at funerals (when I am invited), not one was angry for being taken off life support. Your family did the right thing. They followed your grandfather's wishes and also the advice of his doctors.

Very few people want to die, but I have never found a spirit that wants to stay on life support. They all saw people who had died before them, and they were really more than okay with having to go.

As soon as you or someone in your family dreams of him, you will know that he is not angry.

Mary Ann

Michelle
Vichy, MO

Dear Mary Ann, Recently, I lost my daughter Shilynne, due to an auto accident (3/23/07). I was reading your answers to people's questions. Am I correct in my understanding that if no one dreams of Shilynne then she is earthbound?

I had a dream of her talking to me but I couldn't see her. Her junior high school ring and birthstone ring were missing. This was bugging me. I wanted her buried with her school ring because she loved that ring. I wanted to keep her birthstone ring for myself. Well, in the dream she told me where her rings were. The next day I found her rings. Where I found them I had been through that stuff before.

Part of me wants her to be earthbound. Then I won't feel so lonesome. But the other part of me wants her to get comfort by finding the light. This probably sounds crazy but she was only 18 years old, almost a graduate from high school. I am sorry for bothering you but I just wanted ask someone who would know.

Thanks!

Dear Michelle,
I am sorry to hear about Shilynne. Especially at such an early age. She has only been gone about six weeks. The first dream is usually around six months, but it can take longer. You have had at least one dream with her talking to you. She must have been very close to you for you to dream of her that soon. That is very early to dream of someone that has died.

She has crossed over, or you would not have had the dream. You are right, it is better for her to be in the light. As you have found out, she is with you. That is how you got the information about the rings. My guess is she put the rings where you could find them, because you were so upset about them.

You will not have any trouble communicating with her. The loss will always be there, but at least you can see and talk to her in your dreams. That should bring you some measure of comfort.

Mary Ann

Tracey
Dunedin, FL

Hi Mary Ann,

My mom passed on June 1, 2006. We had her cremated and she is back in her room in a beautiful urn. About three months ago her TV started to come on and go off by itself. So I told her I would leave it on for her. One day I was in there putting water in the fountain and when I was walking out of the room the TV came on. This has been going on for a while. Is this my mom? It is not a power surge. What should I do?

Hi Tracey,
This might be your mother's way of saying "Hi," and letting you know that she is around. If you, or any of your family members, or anybody else that knew your mom, has had a dream of her, then she has crossed over. You could ask her in a dream why she is doing this with the TV.

I have to admit, ghosts that have crossed over usually do not turn television sets on or off. I have found that this is the work of an earthbound ghost playing pranks.

Mary Ann

Victor
Milliken, CO

I have a few questions about something new that is occurring in my house. My daughter, age seven, recently has seen dancing lights in our backyard, angels or fairies inside our house, and most recently black smoke with a nice face and smoke with a mean staring face.

She is not concerned with the angels, but the black smoke with the mean face is starting to scare her, so much so that she can't be alone without seeing it stare at her or bug her to the point that she breaks down. She sees it at school and saw it at my sister's house and most recently saw it in our house. It is starting to scare us as well even though we see nothing. It must be intimidating her so much that it makes her emotions run from sadness and crying to being upset and not knowing why she feels this way.

We have taken photos and out of at least 100, we got 20 with some sort of orb-type light. Is she attracting more because they know she can see them? We desperately need some sort of advice please. Thank you.

Dear Victor,
Please pay attention to your daughter. Children are so pure and innocent; they have the ability to see all kinds of ghosts. The dancing lights, or glittering sparkles and faces that are not threatening can be angels, spirit guides, or ghosts that have crossed over. Any pictures that you take that have orbs (perfectly round objects) are good ghosts and can be any of the above.

From your description, 99 percent of what she is seeing is good, and again, normal for a child. Unfortunately, now she is also seeing one that is an earthbound ghost that likes scaring her. He is getting the energy he needs from her and you because you are stressed and worried about her.

Here are a few suggestions. Smudge your house with sage or sweet grass. Try to have the house blessed by an ordained priest or minister. Do not sprinkle holy water around yourself. That will only make your situation worse. And do not talk or scream at him. That will only give him more energy.

He seems to like to follow your daughter. Put several spoons of sea salt in a spray bottle and mix with water, and mist her lightly. Earthbound ghosts will usually stay away from sea salt. This will work about 60 percent of the time.

She may feel like she has more control over him if you let her spray him with the sea salt mixture when she sees him.

Good luck!

Mary Ann

Maria

My husband's son from his first marriage was killed in a car accident on June 6, 2006. His friend was driving. Kris, my stepson, died instantly. He was ejected from the car. I want to know if he suffered at all or if he wants to communicate with anyone here since nobody was able to say goodbye.

Dear Maria
I am so sorry to hear about your stepson's death. It is hard when a young person dies. I talk to a lot of dead people and no matter how anyone died they all have said the same thing: it really does not hurt to die.

If someone has a bad sickness, they sometimes suffer, but not when they actually die. Accidents like your stepson's usually happen so fast that they feel only surprise when they realize that they are dead. When you have a dream about him you can ask him yourself, and you will then be able to say goodbye.

Mary Ann

Betty
Hanover, MI

Hello,
My sister Mary was terminally ill two years ago. She passed on 5/31/05. One day my youngest sister Margaret was at my house. We were driving together to Mary's to help care for her. Margaret admired a painting on the hallway wall just before we left the house. Later that day my significant other returned home and he called me. He asked if I had taken the painting down and set it on the floor against the wall. It wasn't either Margaret or me who took the painting down? Also, who drops coins for me and who sets off my musical coke magnet?

Dear Betty,
I cannot tell you who took the picture down. It was the only incident that you talked about. If it was an earthbound ghost in your house, there would be more going on. As far as the coins and your musical coke magnet, that is most likely your sister Mary saying "Hi" when she comes for a visit. Music boxes going off and little knick-knacks being moved or turned, is another way that they are letting you know that they are fine.

Mary Ann

Jocelyn
Morristown, TN

My mother-in-law recently passed. I was the only one with her at her passing. A few weeks later my father-in-law wanted her clothes gone. He was having a problem dealing with her death as they had been married 54 years.

I was alone in the house and talking to my mother-in-law, telling her what I was doing when the most potent smell of perfume came into the room. There was no perfume there at the time and all the clothes were fresh out of the closet and clean. She had been unable to wear them for some time. My husband, their only son, came into the room a little later and the same thing occurred.

I told them it was Billie and she was telling us she was alright with me doing this for her, and that she was alright and in the right place since her passing. My mother-in-law was a Christian and believed in Jesus and heaven. I even talked to her about the job she would hold in heaven when she passed.

Is it wrong to feel insight into something like what happened? I truly believe she was there with me while I was cleaning out her closets. Is that my way of comforting myself and others?

Hi Jocelyn,
You are 100 percent correct. She was so happy you were helping your father-in-law. She knew it would be heart-wrenching for him to do that task. It was her way of saying thank you with the pleasant scent of perfume, and her only way of helping you.

Good job.

Mary Ann

Gabriela

I was just wondering if all the people that die have unfinished business. My brother-in-law was shot and killed. We still don't know who the killer is. Is my brother-in-law still here or did he cross over? Thank you.

Dear Gabriela,
No, everybody that dies does not have unfinished business. Unfortunately people that suffer violent deaths almost always have unfinished business.

If you or anyone has had a dream of your brother-in-law, then he has crossed over. If no one has had a dream of him then he is earthbound.

When you or someone finally dreams of him, ask him in the dream what happened. If he knows he will tell you or someone else.

Mary Ann

Tanya
Ardmore, TN

Hello Mary Ann,

I think it is a wonderful gift that you have, your daily life must be awesome, and thanks for sharing your experiences with everyone through the show. My best friend was like a brother to me. We would see each other everyday. We worked together and played together…he died in a terrible accident four years ago.

I was supposed to go to the same party he went to the night he died but I got sick and couldn't, but I've lived with the fact that if I had been there that night he wouldn't have gotten into a truck with someone else and maybe he would still be here.

I dream about him often and carry his picture with me everywhere because I miss him so much. I sometimes feel as though someone is with me and at times it feels as though someone is playing with my hair. Is there anyway I can find out if it's him or not? Is there anyway I can talk to him?

Hello Tanya,
I have good news for you. Your friend was ok with his death, because he has crossed over. You would not be able to dream of him if he had not crossed over. Yes, you can talk to him all you want in your dreams. Nobody realizes they can do that.

There is no way you should do the "What if's." This was his time, place and how it was supposed to happen. Your being at that party would not have made a difference.

If your friend had issues with his death, he would not have crossed over. When he visits you, he could be playing with your hair.

Mary Ann

Traicy
Las Vegas, NV

Dear Mary Ann,

When my oldest boy was only about 18 months old, he woke up one night and said that the ghost scared him. Everyday after that he played with "George" and talked to "George." He described George as long and white and purple. His description never changed no matter what day we asked him. After a few months of this one day he threw himself on the floor screaming and crying.

When I asked him what was wrong he said George would not let him go with him. My initial reaction was "OMG, I don't want you to play with George anymore." A couple of days later he and grandpa were walking to the mailbox and grandpa asked him if he had seen George and he said no, that George went away and wasn't coming back.

I felt bad after this happened because George had never hurt my son and after I thought about what had happened I thought George was protecting my son by not letting him come with him. I do not know who this George was but I do believe that my son saw someone. A few years passed and when he was about five years old he spent the night at grandma and grandpa's one night and came out of the bedroom to tell grandma that George had come by to say "Hi."

Would George be someone we knew in life or could a spirit have attached himself to my son for another reason?

Sincerely,

Traicy

Hello Traicy,
What you are describing is so normal for a child to see and talk about. Children are so innocent and open. They do not even realize who they are talking to. They can see and converse with guardian angels, spirit guides, ghosts that are earthbound and ones that have crossed over, or even a relative coming for a visit.

Children always give their friends names, maybe they make them up, or maybe a ghost tells them a name. The good thing about the "imaginary friends" is that they usually do not stay around very long. So no, your son does not have an earthbound ghost attached to him.

Mary Ann