Ummmm, I know we have discussed this before about cherry picking, I don't really have a problem that you cherry pick.
I also remember you saying, that you like to think that your deceased parent is looking down on you and its a nice thought that she is in a lovely place.
My Mother recently passed away, I also like to think she is in a better place and that she can look down on me and I kind of believe that but in reality, I also know it isn't a fact.
The fact is, my Mother passed peacefully, she was an extremely devoted and caring mother (she also looked after the elderly, like I do) My heart and mind still hold so much love and feeling for, so many fond memories If there is a heaven she would be there but I know there isn't. I still see my Mother looking down on me, I still see her in a peaceful place with no pain and suffering.
What we conjure up in our minds is from the memories and all the love we had and still have for these kind, loving folk, it doesn't need to be about any god.
Ummm, I'm not trying to change your beliefs, what I'm saying is you don't need to cherry pick, I have all the same thoughts and desires for my lovely Mum, but I have these without bringing afterlife or religion into it.
Either way, the most important part of all this is that you feel that your Mum is in a lovely place and that she still looks down on you and smiles, my Mum does the same every day. best wishes :-)
I don't believe in the rainbow Bridge either but what a lovely thought.
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