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Lisa Smith MD

My Grandmother’s Message in My Dream: “We Just Keep Searching”

A week ago, I had a vivid dream about my grandmother, who passed away from brain cancer on January 11th. It felt so real—walking into my family’s living room, there she was, sitting in her favorite chair, glowing with health and warmth. She looked like she did 15 years ago, wearing that outfit I remembered so well. When I asked her, “What’s it like?” referring to life after death, she paused, sighed, and said, “We just keep searching.” Her tone was calm, almost resigned, but her smile held a mix of emotions. She added, “You have to follow your loved ones and watch over them,” and mentioned she was visiting family in West Virginia before fading away. The peace I felt in that dream was indescribable, though bittersweet. Now, I’m left wondering: what does “we just keep searching” mean? Is it about the afterlife, personal growth, or something else entirely? Have you ever had a dream that left you with lingering questions? Share your thoughts—I’d love to hear your interpretations! #Spiritual #Dreams #Loss #Grief #Family #LifeAfterDeath

Stephanie Mendez

My parents are forever rejecting me

When I was young, I always wanted to find freedom in my heart, and my parents said it's not realistic at all, you should be down to earth Now that they're older, I want to go over there every week and help them with their lawn, and my parents say we can do it on our own; every time they get sick and don't feel well, I want to take them to the hospital, and my parents say it's okay, our own bodies count for us, and to go to the drugstore and buy some medicine and they'll be fine... 😔 It seems like no matter what I suggest, they always subconsciously contradict me! #Family relationships #Parent relationships #parent child #Family issues

Karen Winters

why i started a “family emergency fund” after my son’s soccer accident

Last month, my son took a nasty fall during soccer practice. He wasn’t seriously hurt, but the ER visit still set me back over $600. I realized something obvious: we didn’t have a dedicated fund for unexpected family expenses. So, I opened a separate savings account labeled “Family Emergency Fund.” I automated a small monthly transfer — nothing that would sting, just enough to grow over time. Then I showed my kids the account and explained, in simple terms, that this money is for emergencies only. The surprising part? The kids got involved. My daughter started putting aside part of her allowance, my son started pitching in from his babysitting money. Now, our small fund is growing steadily, and I’ve noticed a shift in how my kids view money — it’s not just for toys or snacks; it’s about planning and security. Even small, consistent contributions can turn a once stressful surprise into a manageable expense. Teaching kids this way doubles as financial education and a real-life safety net for the whole family. #Finance #Family #MakeMoney #Savings #FinancialEducation

FLY TYE TV

THE CHEESE CAKE 🍰 FACTORY 🎂🥳💖

MY NIECE ENJOYING HER BIRTHDAY AT THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY WITH THE FAMILY #HappyBirthday #Family 💕🎂🎉🥳💯🫡

fisherchad

Dad wasn't great at fishing, but I'm grateful

Started fishing with my dad as a kid. He wasn't particularly good at it - we barely caught anything. But we had fun. My brother joined later and now in my mid-30s, we still fish together regularly. It's honestly the easiest excuse to get all three of us in the same place. I love solo fishing, but nothing beats those family trips. #fishing #family #outdoors

Stacey Hart

What’s your most unforgettable love/hate moment with your brother or sister?

Here’s mine. I’m the youngest sister in my family. One Thanksgiving, I wore a beautiful red dress to dinner (I still love that dress to this day). What I didn’t know was that, before my big sister arrived, my brother had made a pretty cruel comment about it. Later, at the dinner table, my mom casually repeated it. She said, “Your brother said you looks like a streetwalker in that dress.” Without missing a beat, my sister shot back: “NO she doesn’t!!” That moment still makes my heart warm. I've been close to my sister ever since. We talk all the time. I haven't spoken to my brother in five years. #SiblingStories #ThanksgivingDrama #SisterLove #Family #FamilyRelationships

familyFIRST

Erased The Word 'Mistake' From My Life -- My Dad Changed Everything

I have loved art ever since I was a tiny kid. My dad has always been my absolute biggest supporter. He would buy me all the art supplies, even the really pricey books and pencils and markers. One day when I was about six years old, we were sketching a fish together. I suddenly realized I didn't have an eraser. I couldn't find one anywhere and I got so upset because I thought my fish was too fat. I really wanted to fix it and make it thin like my dad's fish. He looked at me and said, "It's alright, Claire, you know what? I bet we can draw all day without an eraser." I looked at him totally confused. "What? Then how are we supposed to fix our mistakes?" He laughed and said, "Mistakes? Mistakes are only mistakes if you make them to be." He looked at my fish outline with so much pride. "For example, I think your fish is beautiful." "You do?" I asked him. "Of course!" he said. "Fish come in all shapes and sizes, just as humans do, and each one is special. If our fish looked the exact same, neither of them would be special now, would they?" I thought about that for a bit and decided he was totally right. So I kept working on my fat fish. And just like that, at the age of six, I created a beautiful fish masterpiece. There was not a single "mistake" to be found. My dad taught me to be original and unique. He showed me how to turn a negative into a positive, how to expand my creativity, and that there truly is no such thing as a mistake. ❤️ *** What a wonderful story. If you’re interested, here are the writer's drawings at age 13. #LifeLessons #ArtLovers #ChildhoodMemories #Creativity #NoMistakes #FamilyStories #Fatherhood #Family

FLY TYE TV

REMEMBERING THE LATE GREAT FATMAN SCOOP 🎤

ME MY KIDS AND FAMILY CAME OUT TO REMEMBER FATMAN SCOOP AND WHILE DOING SO WE MET HIS SON TORRANCE AND LEGENDARY RAPPER CHUBB ROCK ✨🫡#Family

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