On October 6, 2009, my 20-year-old son Erik, took his own life. Since that sad and tragic day, an overwhelming sense of grief and despair propelled me into a search for answers. Answers that would provide me and others with comfort and hope. Some of those answers came from the many books I bought, but many came from an unexpected source: Erik himself. Read more.

Peek-a-Boo with Erik

As is typical for me since Erik’s death, Sunday was difficult. All the down time leaves plenty of opportunity for the mind to wander into dark crevices it had managed to avoid the entire week. Such days of despair are less frequent than they were those first months, but I am resigned to the fact...

Ask Erik: Bobby’s Questions and Lady Di

When I received the answers to Bobby’s questions, I felt such dread. Sometimes it’s so hard to deliver news that I know is not what that person hopes to hear. But Bobby was so wonderful about it. For that, I’m grateful to him! He’s obviously a man with an iron constitution. Since this was the...

Affecting Others

I was reminded today of how much effect we can have on others: friends, family, strangers and acquaintances. Since it was the last weekday before school, I took Lukas and Annika to Kobe, one of their favorite restaurants for sushi. We’ve known the head waitress, Karen, for decades. She’s watched my kids grow up and...

Ask Erik: Noelle’s Questions

Before I share Erik’s answers for Noelle, I would like to give you an update on our dear Channeling Erik family member, Doug. He’s recovering well from his surgery and is scheduled to go home tomorrow. I visited him in the hospital yesterday and he looked great. Very fashionable in his hospital gown! Here’s the...

Erik Visits a Friend

One of Erik’s friends, David, contacted me about a visit he had from Erik. The cool thing about this story is that David is not a blog member and knows nothing about the other interesting visits our little prankster has made. That said, the absence of all prior knowledge eliminates the possibility of outside influence...

Ask Erik: Dana’s Question

These next questions comes from a very worried mother who changed her original requests after a serious family crisis occurred. She was worried for good reason, though.  For me, asking such questions can be scary. I often have to hold my breath and pray as I await the response. Because of the sensitive nature of...

Debbie’s Amazing Experience

Channeling Erik Family Member, Debbie, shared what I think is a mind bending spiritual experience. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Debbie! We love you! Dear Elisa For some months now I have contemplated sharing with you what I will call “My Experience.”  I have held off because quite frankly, what happened...

Ask Erik: Doug’s Question

These next questions come from a lovely man whom I’ve come to know well. He lives in a neighboring town and we’ve had wonderful conversations on the telephone for the last couple of months. I feel as though we’ve been friends forever; he’s that kind of guy. All of these attributes shine through in his...

Ask Erik: Sandy’s Question

As is typical of a bereaved parent, Sandy had many, many questions for Erik. I didn’t have time for all of them, but I hope the answers we got gives her some measure of peace. I know exactly where she is, and my heart goes out to her. As you can see, Jamie and Erik...

Ask Erik: Donna’s Question

Here’s Donna’s Question for Erik. Actually, Erik didn’t have as much to do with this one, because Donna’s parents were in the room with the medium and could answer all questions about themself. He does contribute when the questions revolve around Donna’s son, however. Donna’s Question I want to thank you and Erik and Kim...

Ask Erik: Joseph’s Question

Joseph’s Question While I know I have plenty of reasons to be happy, and I know people love and care about me, and I haven’t tragically lost anyone close to me, I just feel so incredibly miserable. Like my soul is broken or lost, like I fucked up so bad in my life (and/or possibly...

Erik on Gays

All my life, I’ve had many gay friends, several of them have been best friends. Some have passed away from AIDS, some still suffer from the disease, but each have a special place in my heart. I always wondered why gays are persecuted, particularly by religious groups who preach tolerance and unconditional love out of the...

Quick Announcements

I’m plan on posting an entry later today, but for now, I’d like to make two announcements: 1) I’ve got a new page, “Now Reading” created from my Shelfari account. If you’d like me to add others you wish to recommend, just give me a holler! 2) I’d like to expand my reach with another...

Big Brother Erik

Here’s a clip of Erik as a young child just after the birth of his brother, Lukas, who is now 17 years old. In the video, you can clearly see Erik’s loving and sweet nature. Plus, you will bear full witness to the zoo that is the Medhus Family. Watch and weep at the craziness...

Where to Begin

If you're new to Channeling Erik, I recommend you read the backstory first. Then, I suggest you start with the very first post. In doing so you can follow my journey just as I did, through the inexplicable, inconceivable, and yet utterly undeniable surprises that I have encountered since my son''s death. Welcome.

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