{"id":3947,"date":"2016-12-21T00:43:45","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T16:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kellylightworker.com\/?p=3947"},"modified":"2016-12-21T00:43:45","modified_gmt":"2016-12-20T16:43:45","slug":"gift-presence-young-mans-christmas-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kellylightworker.com\/gift-presence-young-mans-christmas-story\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gift of His Presence: a young man’s Christmas story."},"content":{"rendered":"

Kelly is a natural-born Spirit channel, psychic medium and lightworker based in Singapore. A gifted oracle, she offers Angel and Tarot readings, animal communication sessions, and energy healing services.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cGod bless ye, merry gentlemen, let nothing ye dismay.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This is a Christmas story about a young man who was lost, and his family and loved ones who found healing.<\/p>\n

Christopher was twenty-one, a tall and lean young man on the cusp of adulthood. He was an athlete, having represented his college\u00a0in tennis. He came from a rather well-to-do family. His parents enjoyed a close relationship with him; his girlfriend Prissa adored him, and so did his dog, a huge black Labrador named Toby.<\/p>\n

But Christopher had a secret that bore heavily on his broad young shoulders. Since young, he had suffered from depression and bipolar disorder. Only those suffering from mental illnesses, and the ones close to them, can truly understand the daily anguish of living in a constant state of emotional and psychological turmoil.<\/p>\n

Due to the stigma of mental illness, Christopher, his family and girlfriend kept his secret to themselves. No one else knew what Christopher went through.<\/p>\n

Then Christopher and Prissa had an argument at a Christmas Eve gathering (as people in love inevitably do) and Prissa raised her voice and yelled I think your bipolar is just an excuse for poor self-control, and if you have another relapse I\u2019m not taking care of you, ever.<\/em><\/p>\n

Whether Prissa meant it at the time, whether she ever meant it or only said it out of frustration \u2013 that no longer matters. Christopher took it very, very seriously.<\/p>\n

Christopher vanished later that night.<\/p>\n

Statistics on depression and suicide indicate that suicide attempts tend to peak during festive occasions. Whether Christopher intended to commit suicide that night is unclear, and isn\u2019t important anyway.<\/p>\n

What we do<\/em> know is that Christopher was shirtless and barefoot, clad only in his jeans and with his ID in his back pocket, when he was knocked down and killed by a speeding car at about 3 am.<\/p>\n

After the calls from the police, the identification of the body, the mind-numbing, soul-crushing arrangements for a funeral while others celebrated the birth of Christ, Prissa vaguely remembered a name and a number given to her when she was looking for a Tarot consultant. Fighting the endless tears and the deep brokenness of her spirit, Prissa called.<\/p>\n

And asked for the psychic medium.<\/p>\n

Not now, Prissa<\/em>, the voice on the other end of the phone answered. Christopher is currently undergoing a difficult transition into the afterlife, as most suicides and sudden deaths do. He needs space to heal. So do you all. I\u2019ll let you know when it\u2019s time.<\/em><\/p>\n

About six months later, when the psychic medium arrived at Christopher\u2019s family home for the mediumship session, they were surprised at how young she looked. But once the session began, any doubts they had about her ability melted away. A natural-born Spirit channel and medium, she passed on messages from Christopher\u2019s deceased grandparents and Prissa\u2019s guardian angels; she also conducted some energy healing on Toby, who had been silently grieving the loss of his master and friend.<\/p>\n

But Kelly, what about Christopher? Does he have a message for us?<\/em> Christopher\u2019s mother asked.<\/p>\n

I need to apologise to Chris for what I said that night. I\u2019m so sorry<\/em>, Prissa said, weeping.<\/p>\n

I want to know how my son is doing<\/em>, Christopher\u2019s father muttered sombrely.<\/p>\n

Kelly shut her eyes.<\/p>\n

She said, softly: He\u2019s around, but his energy is weak. He\u2019s getting used to life in the Spirit realm. He says he loves you all, and he\u2019s sorry too. He\u2019ll be back for Christmas this year<\/em>.<\/p>\n

How will we know? What are the signs?<\/em> Christopher\u2019s mother asked, the quiet desperation of bereavement straining her low voice.<\/p>\n

He\u2019ll do his best to let you know. And you will<\/strong> know.<\/em><\/p>\n

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“Silent night, holy night,
\nAll is calm, all is bright.”<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Six months on, and the next Christmas arrived like a thief in the night.<\/p>\n

Christopher\u2019s parents and Prissa followed Kelly\u2019s \u2013 or rather, Christopher\u2019s \u2013 instructions and held a cosy Christmas Eve dinner with some relatives and close friends. Christopher had specifically requested: Don\u2019t coop yourselves up. Celebrate just as we used to. It\u2019s also my first death anniversary, so celebrate my life. Enjoy the festive season with the people you love. I\u2019ll be there with a gift \u2013 I promise.<\/em><\/p>\n

At first, they were nervous, and had no idea why. But after the initial anxiety faded, Christopher\u2019s parents and Prissa began to relax and enjoy themselves. They ate and drank. They shared their fondest memories of Christopher \u2013 his sporting talents, his deep laugh, his many lovable quirks. They laughed. They cried. They embraced.<\/p>\n

Then at midnight, Toby began to bark at the front door.<\/p>\n

Toby was always a quiet dog, smart and affectionate. But there was a joyous quality to Toby\u2019s high-pitched barking and the glad, incessant wagging of his tail, a joy that silenced the party and brought tears to many eyes.<\/p>\n

It was how Toby used to greet Christopher when he came home.<\/p>\n

Oh my God. Oh my God. Do you smell that? Tell me I\u2019m not going crazy<\/em>, Prissa suddenly said aloud. Everyone looked at each other in quiet awe. The lights were shining brilliantly, much more brightly\u00a0than usual – almost blindingly so. And the faint, but unmistakable scent of Christopher\u2019s cologne was wafting through the air.<\/p>\n

The fragrance lasted all of ten seconds, and then it was gone. The lights dimmed; Toby calmed down and went to nap in a corner, whimpering softly in his sleep. Christopher’s bereaved loved ones hugged each other and wept:\u00a0with\u00a0joy, with\u00a0relief, with the deep consolation\u00a0borne of profound grief and love.<\/p>\n

Christopher had kept his promise: he had come for the party, bringing his Christmas gift \u2013 his presence from the Other Side. And with his return, Christopher brought healing and reassurance to his loved ones that Spirit outlives life itself, and Love is stronger than death.<\/p>\n

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\u201cO tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy,
\nO tidings of comfort and joy.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! <\/p>\n

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CLICK HERE to make your booking. Please note that advance payment is compulsory and unpaid bookings will be cancelled.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Or e-mail:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0hello@kellylightworker.com
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