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.

A Little Slice of Heaven, Part Three

Great news! Erik’s book got a stellar review by Miriam Knight in a big magazine, New Consciousness Review! It’s a great magazine. You guys should subscribe. After reading the review, please share! The more shares, the better for the magazine and the better my chances that they’ll let me write and article for them! Click...

A Little Slice of Heaven, Part Two

Sadly, I have nothing intelligent to say, so let’s just go to Part Two of this series! Me: So tell us what it looks like over there in Heaven. Erik (in a girlie voice): Pretty. Me: I know you describe it a lot in the book. Erik: Pretty. Me (leaning forward, almost touching the computer...

A Little Slice of Heaven, Part One

Check out this funky, catchy song by blog member, Kryston Jones. I’m asking her if it can be one of the songs in consideration for the intro and outro of our radio show. What do you think, guys? Now enjoy this three-part series on Heaven! It’s short, but sweet.  Me: Good morning. Jamie: Good morning....

More Praise for Erik

Enjoy these sweet stories of praise for Erik and his blog.  Story #1 I have started reading My Son and the Afterlife…. I cannot put it down. Erik’s conversations with his mom are so special. As Erik describes his experiences I am reminded of how we are reminded to love God and live in peace...

Have a Heart, Part Two

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving yesterday! We sure did, and Erik was there enjoying the meal and company with us. It would have been nice to have had him in the flesh eating Mama’s home cooking, (and to help with the cleanup!) but I’m grateful for the Thanksgivings I did have with him. ...

Thanksgiving, Part Deux

With the new radio show coming, I’m looking for suggestions for what to call it. Ask Erik? Ask the Dead Dude? Erik’s Power Hour? I’m terrible with this kind of stuff. If you have an idea, leave it in the comment thread.  On another note, my son, Lukas, got a new dog. Actually, he’s on...

Thanksgiving Cometh!

As Thanksgiving approaches, I thought it’d be nice to concentrate on the concept of gratitude. I have one session on it with Jamie as Erik’s translator and another with Kim. Enjoy! Me: Hello, Jamie! Jamie: Hello! Me: Hi, Erik! I love you, sweetie pie! Erik: Hi, Mama. I love you, too. Me: I’m going to...

Kudos, Erik!

The poll results are in! A vast majority of you would call in or use live chat to ask Erik your questions, would like to see the radio show happen weekly and prefer 5:00 PM PT/7:00 PM CT/8:00 PM ET. I’m new at this whole radio show thing, so it might be a little rocky...

Feathers, Phones and Bread

Story #1 I just finished writing in a previous encounter with Erik this afternoon. I was going through others encounters and began to talk to him. I asked him to come have fun. Come laugh! Any encounter would be excellent and I laughed because it could be very unexpected. Some background about myself is that I collect...

Communicating with Your Dead, Part Two

Today, I find out the sex of the new grandbaby! Michelle is getting her ultrasound this afternoon, and she’s going to give the ultrasound technician a blank envelop to put the results in. Then the envelop will be sealed so she can’t know the results. Michelle will give me the envelop, I’ll open it, and...

Communicating with Your Dead, Part One

Stormy weather coming my way. Our little village is under a tornado watch, and it’s almost pitch black outside, so I’m trying to post this as fast as possible before the power goes out! Wish me luck.  Be sure you sign up for Jamie’s class tomorrow: Zen for the Holidays – A Web Class with...

The Joy of Suffering, Part Two

Well, sorry, guys, but I was shot down on making a vlog of my camping trip. Too many camera shy people. 🙁 We did have a great time, though. The weather wasn’t the best, but the company was. I think the highlight of the weekend was our sighting of big cat paw prints near a...

More Erik Encounters

Story #1 I’m not sure how to explain this but I’ve been home sick this week with summer flu so I’ve had a lot of time to spend in my craft room doing painting etc. I had read ‘ not long after it came out and honestly hadn’t watched any videos, followed blogs etc. I have...

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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