George Anderson Meeting - January 07, 2000

We had the most fortunate experience to meet and speak to George Anderson on Tuesday, January 7th, 2000. We met at a hotel and they brought us up to his suite. From that moment the magic that happened can only be described in the transcript that I have prepared for all that are interested.

George started by saying hello to us and then immediately proceeded to work. Remember, no information was shared with him (our name, why we were there, etc.) I am writing this the same way it was said to us.

George: Two men, a women, another man enters. They are backing off to let the younger one in. They know that is who you really want to talk to.

The young boy comes through and says that he was very young when he passes. He explains that his parents are in the room with George. He says he is being cared for by his great-grandparents. He explains he was not frightened when he passed. He says he passes tragically. He thanks us for the memorials and all the plantings.

The boy goes on to explain that we are not to blame for his passing. He says that I was a good mother and that he would choose me all over again if he could. He explained to us how he passed and that only his physical body experienced it, his soul actually withdrew already when it was happening. He watched the whole process happen. He explained it was a very peaceful passing.

He explains that it was his time to go. Even at such a young age he had already accomplished his mission. He said "I let go." He understood how hard that is for us to accept.

He spoke of other children, but quickly pointed out that he was our one and only. He mentioned to George that I am expecting again now. Then he flashed blue lights at George to signify a boy. He is very happy about the birth and wanted me to know he does not feel his is being replaced in any way. He had already met his sibling. He explained he will assume the responsibility of "guardian angel" over this child.

He then went on to try and tell George his name. Once again, to restore our belief that it was him we were speaking to. He went on to show George movies like, "The Presidents Lady," "Steel Magnolias" and "Gone with the Wind." He showed him the War of 1812, The Civil War, New Orleans. (If you know your history these were all great clues.) Finally, George looked at us and said, "Was his name Jackson?" We were completely elated and surprised at his accuracy. Our son's name is Jackson.

Jackson went on to say that he knows that his passing is very hard for us to accept. He wants us to always remember that it was better to have had him for a short time then never to have had him at all.

He also spoke of a David that he has made friends with there. Also, a younger child. I guess he wanted us to know that he was made friends and he is not alone.

He reminded us how much he loves us. Then shortly after he signed off.

For some of you this whole phenomenon of the afterlife seems to hard to believe. As bereaved parents, we were very comforted by this experience. Nothing will ever take away the pain you have from such a loss but that little bit of contact really does help.