Just Behind the Door
Communicating With Our Loved Ones Who Have Passed On
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Part I - An Accident that Devastated our High School
While driving the 10 minutes to my home after the crisis meeting, my mind was trying to grapple with the events of the day. I kept seeing the faces of the parents who had lost their boys in the accident. After 18 years of trying their best to guide and raise their sons, it was over. Vanished in the night like a dream that flits in and out of consciousness. What would they do now? How would they cope? Their words echoed in my head. Why, why, why? None of us could fully comprehend what had happened. Their sons were gone. I couldn't help them. I couldn't take their pain away. I thought I was a strong leader but felt helpless in the wake of this terrible tragedy. Little did I know that within 15 minutes I would join the ranks of these parents and be brought to my knees as a mother....
Part II - Ronnie Explains His Death
"There is a vulnerability when someone dies, it allows those who love them to grasp onto this magic moment to stay connected. You had to go to that cold, dark place when I left so that you could explain to people that you have been there too. Death is like taking a trip. When people say, 'see you later' it's true, because you will. It is not the end. It is just like moving to a new location and starting a new beginning. Everyone can experience this type of communication that we have if they want to do it.... This book is all about being present, being still and letting it come. You have been preparing your whole life for this you just didn't know it. It is fun to talk with you through the writing. You hear me loud and clear."
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About the Book
The author explains how May 16th, 1999 changed her life forever. She experienced the loss of two high school seniors and that evening the call came through to tell her that her son, in Colorado, had also been killed. Her first born, with his bigger than life personality was gone. The words surreal and gut wrenching were her constant companions. Exactly six months later, her Mom had one heart pain, went into a coma and died. She had frequently told her, “Mary when the last leaf is gone from that tree, I will be leaving.” She gave her the gift of time to emotionally survive her son’s death.
Mary shares with you the recorded messages she has received for over a decade from her family, on the other side, to give you hope. Through her experiences, you will know that unconditional love and connection continue to exist when you believe in the possibility. Our loved ones do not disappear into the cosmos after their death. Their energy remains around us forever. You can reconnect with your loved ones, as she has, and achieve peace and assurance that, as her son has repeatedly told her, “Mom, all is as it should be.”
About the Author
Mary Leiker has spent her life developing others. As a teacher, counselor and superintendent, in Michigan and Colorado, she continued to teach new ideas that would help others lead a more successful life. Now, retired after 38 years in education, she has decided to share her life challenges, involving loss, in the hope that the lessons she has learned will be of benefit to others and give them strength.
Mary has experienced innumerable losses in her life including death, divorce and suicide. Her greatest loss was that of her 36 year old son in May,1999 from a tragic accident. She has been investigating the topic of grief and loss for over 30 years. It has been a passionate journey for her. In her book, JUST BEHIND THE DOOR, she shares a decade of transcribed communication from her son, mother and sister who have passed on.
Her story is riveting, shocking and even funny at times. This poignant story will give hope to those who are struggling and reassurance to those who are seeking. The door between our worlds is not intended to keep us separate from our loved ones. The possibility of reconnecting with them is real - and Mary's story demonstrates it! Our loved ones are eagerly waiting to have us open the doors of our minds and reconnect with them.
Mary is now a Hospice volunteer and lives in Peoria, Arizona with her dog, Buddy.