A Comforting Dream

The other night I had a very comforting dream about Pam…

I was in an auditorium with Pam. I knew it was Gardner-Webb, even though in my dream it seemed like somewhere else.   Pam’s face was as beautiful as ever – big smile, kind eyes, beautiful skin.  She was a little different, she had curly hair and wore a baggy, burgundy sweatshirt and a sun visor – which were uncharacteristic of the ways I had seen her in life.  Nevertheless, in my dream Pam and I got to talk and there was such a sense of comfort to be in her presence.  We were surrounded by people and some of those near her were able to talk with her.   

 

Pam was trying to do something for me – it’s fuzzy now, but she was making something for me, she was working on some kind of art project. She expressed that she wasn’t able to complete the project because she had been ill.  She told me I would have to finish what she had started.

 

I woke up comforted from the dream.  From the dream I gathered that Pam was at peace and content.   Now she experiences no more pain.  When she told me she could not complete the “project” because of illness, I interpreted this as she no longer dwells in this mortal realm.  The dream’s message to me, perhaps her message to me, was to continue to live and to live abundantly in Christ.  Pam’s young soul modeled this so well for me.  I love that she was not hindered (like I am) by cynicism and skepticism.  Pam lived life so sweetly.  She was a sweet, consistent non-anxious presence in my life.  I am so grateful to have known her. 

 

Lou Ann Gilliam