507 Ask Mary Ann Q&A

Hi Mary Ann!

We live in the house where my husband grew up. It is originally from the 1800’s and has had additions put on. He remembers a few “experiences” with spirits in his home growing up and some were a bit scary. Since we have moved in, nothing too scary has happened, but I know my two young girls get scared sometimes. I also have seen my husband’s father (who passed away about 8 or 9 years ago) pass by a doorway in the hall. Now, I certainly do not mind his father being there but the other spirits I wish would go away. I have heard of different ways to ward them off, but I am even a bit scared of doing so because I do not want to anger them. Since nothing really bad has happened, I sometimes feel like I should just let it be.

What do you think? If I did something with Sea Salt or other methods, is there a chance that I would make an okay situation worse? If my late father-in-law does visit, would he still be able to? It is his house after all! :)

Thank you for your help in advance,

Angela, Michigan

Hi Angela,

Just because you have seen your father-in-law does not mean he is earthbound. I cannot see spirits that have crossed over, but many people can, especially children.

Sometimes older homes creak and make strange noises. This could be what your girls are scared of. Besides catching a glimpse of your father-in-law the house, it sounds like it is pretty quiet.

Having the house blessed by an ordained priest or minister would make the whole family feel more comfortable.

Hope this helps.

Mary Ann

LETTER 2

Hi There

My name is Darlene and I am 45 years of age.  I am an American who currently resides in Auckland, New Zealand (since 2003).

My mother died in February 2008 at the age of 67.  She lived in Bradenton, Florida.  My half-sister, Diane, deliberately left me uninformed of her death because I had been disinherited back in 2003 for stealing over half of my mother’s life savings.  I learned of mother’s passing when she did not return my calls (I would call her about once a week).  I was worried so I sent a sheriff’s deputy to her home to check on her.  They proceeded to inform me that mother had passed away two weeks prior.  By then, Diane had her cremated (against mother’s wishes), and raided mother’s home, stealing everything out of it that had any value.  There was nothing I could do about that from here in New Zealand.

Last month, I was able to sell what little was left of mother’ s estate property.  There is more to the story; how she died and what happened afterwards is simply unbelievable.  It has been extremely difficult trying to come to terms with what happened to mother and losing her the way I did. I still have not been able to return to Florida to visit her grave.  It makes me sick what Diane did to mother.  I desperately wish there was a way I could find out that mother knows what happened after she died - and most importantly, that she knows how much I loved her and always will.  My mother’s name was Ellen.

Thank you for any help you can offer.

Sincerely,

Darlene

Hello Darlene,

Your story is a true nightmare. Unfortunately this happens a lot, when relatives live out of state, let alone out of the country.

I cannot tell from a letter or email if your mother has crossed over or not, but I can assure you she knows what your half sister has done. If she stayed earthbound or crossed over she would have watched all of the things going on.

I am sure she knows how much that you loved her. The next time that you have a dream of her, ask her what happened. She will be able to tell you if she has crossed over.

My deepest sympathies.

Mary Ann