A Heavenly Visit: My Final Encounter with Joshua

How can I describe my first encounter and the final one with my son?

It occurred in the middle of the night on February 20th, 2022, shortly after I had buried him that Saturday. In a single day, I experienced both the best and worst moments of my life: celebrating my son's life and laying him to rest. Even in the days leading up to his accident, I struggled to sleep, as if my spirit sensed what was coming. How could I possibly sleep? Especially now? Any moments of rest were not truly restful; my soul was in torment. Deep mourning, heavy grief.

I never slept with a light on, but looking back, I feel there was some kind of light in the room. Even now, after three years, I remember this encounter vividly and in great detail.

Joshua came to me.

I was lying on my bed on my right side, as I usually do. Suddenly, I felt as though my spirit saw him lying on his left side right beside me, facing me. It was as if I could perceive this happening while my physical eyes couldn't see it. Both my body and soul were grieving deeply for him. As he lay beside me, I knew it was my son, Josh. However, he wasn't the same as when he passed away. He appeared as a higher, magnified, and glorified version of himself. He seemed to have matured into an older self, having aged in the two weeks since his earthly body failed. Being in the presence of Jesus, I realized that a remarkable transformation occurs. The knowledge and wisdom gained from the heavenly realm elevate you to a state of pure perfection. This is what I witnessed in my son during this encounter. He was still in his 20s, but a few years older. His features were more handsome, mature, and manly. I could truly feel his presence, the new Josh, and everything he had become. It is incredibly challenging to describe in words what can only be truly felt and experienced.

As he lay there, I could see that he was also grieving. He was sorrowful. I sensed his wish to comfort me, to be present for me. I was certain that his sorrow wasn't due to his passing and leaving me behind. His sadness was for my sorrow. Later, the Holy Spirit reminded me of a scripture that confirmed what I had felt at that moment. It was when Jesus knew he would raise Lazarus from the dead, yet when he saw the sisters mourning, he felt their sorrow and began to grieve as well. But his grief was truly for them. The Holy Spirit gave me this insight, which aligned with my experience.

The next thing I remember is him placing his hands on me and beginning to pray. He interceded deeply, speaking words I couldn't understand, in a language he had never used on earth before. It was a new heavenly language. As he spoke, I felt a power emanating from him, an impartation of sorts. I sensed he was preparing me for the rest of my journey, leaving me with a special blessing. I even felt a sense of protection from this moment. I knew it was meant to carry me forward. Living through this wouldn't be easy, and more suffering lay ahead. He knew it, he saw it, so he gave me this farewell gift before his official departure to heaven.

Earlier that morning, when I was awake, and ever since, I've been praying to God to reveal the words Joshua spoke over me. I am still waiting for them to be disclosed. However, I feel confident and at peace with the understanding I gained during my last encounter with my son in his new heavenly form, shortly after I laid his earthly body to rest.

"Though the words remain unspoken, the peace and protection they imparted remain with me, a testament to a love that never fades."

It has taken three years to share this story. It means a lot to me and is something I will treasure throughout my life until I am reunited with him when my journey here concludes. By sharing, I hope to offer comfort, hope, encouragement, and peace to those who have experienced their own loss, including those who miss my son Joshua. If only I could show you what I witnessed when I was with him then! He is now beautifully perfect—whole, well, and safe. Thank You Holy Spirit for revealing this truth to me during my time of long suffering and grief. It has brought comfort to me. May it bring comfort to others.

For this precious encounter, I am eternally grateful.

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