It’s not uncommon to hear stories of loved ones in heaven sending “signs” just when we feel like our heart can’t break any further. It’s believed that things like a butterfly or a bird often appear and bring along with them the presence of the angel who’s now in Heaven.
God says He’ll never leave us or forsake us. I think His statement holds true when it comes to healing our hearts as well. He’ll never leave us to fight grief alone.
Marie Robinson experienced this first-hand. On April 1, 2014, she lost her four-year-old son, Jack, to a brain tumor. Jack had a twin brother, Liam, three older sisters, and a wonderful set of parents who adored him.
Marie Robinson
Every year on the anniversary of his death, Marie visits her son’s grave. But this year, as the third anniversary approached, Marie was struggling with unbearable grief.
She wrote on Facebook:
“3 years ago today, I was totally numb at losing my little Jack. And 3 years on, Im still numb on this day. Today will be hard. We all miss him.”
Overwhelmed with emotion, the mother of five headed out to the cemetery, but not before begging for a sign—something that would let her know he was there with her.
“Early Saturday morning I got in the car and said out loud, ‘Jack, please show Mummy a sign’ and thought I’ll see him after I finished work.”
Saturday afternoon, Marie sat on the grass next to Jack’s grave. She was alone, crying, and heartbroken—as any mother would be—when a red robin began flying around her.