When my youngest daughter was very little, she suffered recurring nightmares. I understood this phenomenon very well as I suffered from recurring nightmares as a child.
In my daughter’s case I took action. I bought her a genuine Hopi Dream Catcher and hung it above the head of her bed, along with ancient Tibetan prayer bells (my grandmother’s) and a sage bundle blessed by my friend Little Hawk. She never again had a nightmare.
Hopi Dream Catchers.
Sage Bundle.
Tibetan prayer bells.
The power of suggestion? Who knows? Who cares? She was only three years old when I hung everything. It’s still there.
Anyway, she’s on the East Coast, preparing to enter a new school. Yesterday we chatted about her dream catcher. I told her I’d been sleeping in her bed so my insane coughing wouldn’t wake her dad. I said I’d never slept so well in my life.
She said, “I know. You have really good dreams when you’re in my bed, don’t you?”
I said, “Yes, great dreams. And you feel so cozy and protected.”
She said, “Yes. This makes me miss my bed. I’m coming home for a month before school starts so I can sleep in my own bed.”
What can I say? Sweet dreams. And I get to see my daughter. Oh happy day!
Her dream catcher, sage and prayer bells.
Lovely story. Do you think her nightmares were related to the ghost business?
I don’t know, Greta. It’s possible. She was only 6 months old when we lived with that ghost - a year when we moved out of the house. But yes, I suppose it is possible.
I don’t have much trouble with bad dreams. Maybe I killed off too many brain cells.
Enjoy the time with your daughter!
How wonderful that your daughter can come home for a nice, long visit!
Lovely. Good dreams and mother-daughter mischief. The best of all worlds.
A whole month. Enjoy.
I plan to, Stephanie. We’ll probably shop!
Thanks, Jaye. She and I do have fun together. I have fun with all my kids.
It’s great, Tessie! Thanks!
Thanks, Amber!
Yeah, Tim. It’s probably the lemon curd. Sorry about that!
I may try this with my little man - he still sleeps with the light on.
You should, MAJK. It works great. Zero bad dreams.
If if works, then that’s what counts. My granddaughter wouldn’t sleep in her room until I placed one of my Seraphim angels in there. Please enjoy your time with your daughter!!!
Have a wonderful time together!
I totally understand your granddaughter, Anny.
Thanks, Casey!
Great post, love the idea of a dream catcher, like Chakotay in Star Trek Voyager and then a months shopping with daughter, great news (me and you know who exchanged a text message this week possible thaw) xxx
Fingers crossed, Tom. It’s a good sign! Next time I come I’m bringing a dream catcher for your grandkids.
Ah, that’s nice.