In the news: Woman Suffers Heart Problems After Dog Dies

Joanie Simpson's Yorkshire terrier, Meha. (Cr:Joanie Simpson)

Since I wrote my book "Pets and the Afterlife" in 2013 and the follow up "Pets and the Afterlife 2" I've been receiving a lot of emails and messages from people who lost their pets. I'm happy to try and provide a message or two from their pets to provide some comfort and a recent study shows the importance of those messages. 

  Losing a pet is like losing a child. Yes, they're different from human children, but we're 100% responsible for them. It can be devastating. An earlier study showed that we often grieve MORE for our pets than people who passed. - Rob 

Woman Suffers Heart Problems After Dog Dies

Article from the Washington Post Oct. 19, 2017(Houston, TX)  --  Doctors say she almost died of a broken heart.  Joanie Simpson was airlifted to a Houston, Texas hospital earlier this year with what seemed to be a heart attack.  In fact, it was a syndrome that looks a lot like a heart attack, usually triggered by the emotions that flood in with the loss of a loved one.  In this case, it was Simpson's Yorkshire terrier.  

The case was detailed last week in the "New England Journal of Medicine" as a clear case of what's sometimes called "broken heart syndrome."  

A recent study found that people who care for ill pets suffer real physical effects from the burden, including stress and anxiety.  

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To learn signs from your pets in the afterlife, read Rob Gutro's books "Pets and the Afterlife"  and the follow up "Pets and the Afterlife 2"  in paperback and E-book on Amazon.com.

 

Video! Edge Of The Rabbit Hole Welcomes Rob Gutro to Talk about Haunted Places he's Been

Mike Ricksecker and Vanessa Hogle co-host the Paranormal You Tube Show "Edge Of The Rabbit Hole" as they welcome Rob Gutro to talk about haunted places he's been. 
   Some of the places include the historic Montpelier Mansion in Maryland and the ghost of Baltimore's Book Escape store in the Fells Point neighborhood, where Rob was able to confirm the ghost's identity. 
   So, venture deep down the rabbit hole with Rob Gutro -- author, medium, and investigator -- who will be sharing with us details about his paranormal investigations!
Video: https://youtu.be/MNgpy2gAsBQ

Q&A with Medium Rob Gutro: What to Expect at Medium Group Events

Here's a question I received recently about people going to a group session with a medium:

Q: What can I expect when I go to a group session with a Medium? 
A: Not everyone gets a reading, and sometimes the person you want to come through doesn't come through. Sometimes people you would never expect come through, like an uncle you never met in life but guides you from the afterlife. 

Q: Will the spirit I want to talk with come through? 
A:  It all depends if that person has something to tell you, or if they have a bold enough personality.  
My dad used to come through to me a lot after he passed. But once my mom passed, (She used to do all the talking for both of them), she's now the only one who comes through. Dad  just sits back and let her do the talking from the other side, as he used to do in life. :) 

Q: Have you ever participated in group readings and did you get messages? 

A: Group sessions are interesting and can be overwhelming to me because there is so much energy (living and dead) in the room. I've done a couple with my friend Ruthie Larkin, the Beantown medium in Boston and Barb Mallon in VA. Yes, I've given quite a few messages to some folks at various events. 

Q: Do you do group readings? 
A:  No.  I don't do group readings because I'm not as disciplined as other mediums and prefer email readings where I can concentrate.  People can email me at Rgutro@gmail.com. 

Rob Gutro, Author/Medium/Paranormal Investigator

Books available on Amazon.com 

Thanksgiving: Your loved ones in spirit are around your table

Holidays are a prime time to get messages from spirits of loved ones who have passed away. So today, Thanksgiving (here in the U.S.), pay special attention because there may be subtle signs your spirits of your loved ones are around the table (people or pets). 

As I mention in my books "Ghosts and Spirits: Insights from a Medium" and "Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead," our loved ones who passed are with us during holidays, birthdays and anniversaries. 

 Think of it this way: During a holiday, birthday or anniversary you will usually either have friends and relatives over for dinner or call them and wish them a great day. It's no different from how spirits behave on the other side. They want to do the same for us, because we can't pick up the phone - so they come to us! 

People who have passed and crossed over become spirits. Those who choose to stay behind on Earth are ghosts. Spirits have the ability to to come to people anywhere in the world, and even come to multiple people at the same time. Whenever the Holidays roll around, they are known to try and pass messages that they're there with the family as well. 

Sage and Harlow Cr:  https://www.facebook.com/harlowandsage/

 So, how do you look for signs from them? If you turn on the radio today, Thanksgiving, and you hear their favorite Christmas song (because radio stations are already playing them) - the spirit has influenced you to turn on the radio to know they're with you. 
- You may find yourself doing or saying something that your late mother,father, sister, brother or friend would be doing, or saying. 
- Spirits can influence us to do things and say things they used to. - You may also see someone that resembles a late loved one if you're traveling about today. 
- Look for pennies or other coins ;on the ground. Check the year, too- because it has some significance. Last year on Thanksgiving week when I was out walking our dogs, I found a Quarter with the year 1981 on it. That was the year my grandmother passed, so guess who dropped that coin for me?

Wishing you a wonderful thanksgiving. Just remember to give thanks for the spirits that will always be around you! 
- Rob

Tarot Tuesdays: Nine of Swords

Joy Andreasen  provides the interpretation of Tarot cards on these Tarot Tuesdays: Today's card  is the Nine of Swords
Are there worries and concerns that are causing you to have some sleepless nights? You have been taking a lot of hits lately, and exhaustion is setting in. Possibly life has taken some unexpected turns, and you are not completely sure what your next move is going to be. Spirit says it is time to take a time out. Eliminate any unnecessary responsibilities and try to find some time to recuperate emotionally and mentally so you can look at your options objectively. You will find that after you take a time out you will see options that did not seem to be there before. Be kind to yourself. Tomorrow is another day.


 ABOUT JOY: Joy Andreasen is an author, shamanic practitioner, psychic medium, spiritual consultant, Reiki Master Teacher and wedding officiant. She has been giving messages from Spirit for almost twenty years. She teaches spiritual development and shamanic classes in Winchester and Herndon Virginia which are always highly acclaimed.  She has compiled some of these messages into a book which is available on her website, www.whispersofjoy.net. Her  goal is to be of service to others in whatever way is most beneficial to their souls.

Video: A Ghostly Confederate Soldier at Gettysburg?

The Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War was one of the bloodiest battles ever. I've been there, and as a medium have a difficult time focusing because of all of the residual energy of fear and anxiety, and the number of actual ghosts that still haunt the battlefields.
   In 2013, two men decided to test that idea, and what they found has gone viral on Reddit. Keep your eyes on the cannons. Watch and pay close attention around the 1:45 mark. It appears to be a   Ghostly Confederate Soldier walking by the cannons before disappearing.
Video: https://youtu.be/kRGkdHyw7TM

Video: Mike Ricksecker's Friday Night Ghost Frights #35: Haunted Animals

  In this episode of Mike Ricksecker's Friday Night Ghost Frights you'll hear tales of haunted animals and their reactions to paranormal activity and the supernatural.
Friday Night Ghost Frights are spooky, creepy ghost stories from Haunted Road Media -- true paranormal and supernatural encounters, real tales from personal experiences and paranormal investigations! Paranormal publishing and video production is what we do. Welcome to our haunted world!
 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/0IWKlovmmdY

 
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Looking for a Holiday gift to help heal the loss of a loved one?

If you know someone who has recently lost someone, give them the gift of comfort and hope. I've written 4 books, 2 about people in spirit (and ghosts) and 2 about pets in spirit (and ghosts). The books teach the reader what signs to look for from the afterlife. Every week I receive emails from people around the world who have read the books and have found a sense of peace and comfort from being able to identify signs from loved ones.
  All are available on Amazon.com in paperback and e-book: Ghosts and Spirits, Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead, Pets and the Afterlife and Pets and the Afterlife 2 by Rob Gutro

Tarot Tuesday with Joy Andreasen: "IV or Four of Wands Card"

Joy Andreasen  provides the interpretation of Tarot cards on these Tarot Tuesdays: Today's card  is the Four of Wands
It is time to celebrate an important event or accomplishment! It could be a wedding, a promotion, or even a birthday! Take some time to be grateful for all of the steps you have taken to reach this milestone and those people who were instrumental in helping you get to where you are today. If you are not completely happy with where you are, then perhaps make a plan of action for making some changes to get you to where you need to be. Every day be thankful that you have made it this far and make plans for your next milestone. Also, however, is the feeling of knowing that you are fine right here, right now. If you are contemplating huge life changes and become overwhelmed, celebrate the baby steps needed to get you where you need to be. Every day is a celebration and a new beginning.

 ABOUT JOY: Joy Andreasen is an author, shamanic practitioner, psychic medium, spiritual consultant, Reiki Master Teacher and wedding officiant. She has been giving messages from Spirit for almost twenty years. She teaches spiritual development and shamanic classes in Winchester and Herndon Virginia which are always highly acclaimed.  She has compiled some of these messages into a book which is available on her website, www.whispersofjoy.net. Her  goal is to be of service to others in whatever way is most beneficial to their souls.

"Pets and the Afterlife" in Top 10 in Amazon!

I'm glad to see that my Pets and the Afterlife books continue to provide comfort and understanding to
grieving pet parents, and help them identify signs from their dogs and cats in spirit. Every day I receive emails from people who have seen signs!
On Sunday, Nov. 12, Amazon ranked Pets and the Afterlife in the top 10 in two categories:    
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,948   in Kindle Store  

• #8 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Religion & Spirituality > Occult > Astral Projection
• #9 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Religion & Spirituality > New Age > Reincarnation
• #30 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age & Spirituality > Reincarnation

and a Review I like:

5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent read!

ByFanworm fanon July 15, 2016

Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase

Very touching and helpful book. The author is extremely nice and caring. He has a true gift.