TALES FROM THE BOBBI LAMA

There are times I find myself at a gathering where I meet other women who have recently lost their husbands, and I instantly feel connected to them. The first year after my husband passed, I actually avoided parties for fear my crying might involuntarily start, and it would be such a downer. My second year after he passed, I had so many signs from him that it gave me something fun to share because I knew it could help others, whether widows or not. And this year, I am a really good listener because I can relate and tell the stories from my new book, You Don’t Know Jack!: How Antics from My Late Husband’s Spirit Give Undeniable Evidence of Afterlife.

My most recent gathering with a lot of women, I met one whose husband of many years had very recently passed. I let her know how impressed I was with all she told me she had done since his passing knowing how hard it was to do. We continued sharing our experiences, emotions, and reactions in the most supportive way that lead to such a positive connection. At one point, she wanted to tell me about a book a friend had given her and thought I might like to read it. She said it was called You Don’t Know Jack! I was so surprised, and was so flattered. I laughed and said, “Oh my goodness. I wrote that book! My husband’s name was Jack.” Then it was her turn to be surprised.

We later spoke about how comforting it is to have someone listen and understand what you’re going through…or as best as any two people can.