The Best of Erik: Death

Elisa MedhusMarch 23, 2013in Bereaved, Death, Death of a Child, Grief, Grieving, Life review, Suicide, Violent deaths

It’s been a long time since we’ve visited those posts where Erik talked about his own death and death in general. In this three part post, you’ll notice how different Erik is now compared to how he was then. Part One: Grasping for contact of any sort with a lost loved one is natural. Years…

Best of Erik: Suicide

Elisa MedhusFebruary 10, 2013in Suicide

Me: Okay, now what do I tell people when you’ve spent a lot of time here talking about how easy death usually is and how wonderful the afterlife can be? What’s to stop them from wanting to go there before it’s their time? I mean, you make a great case for dying. What can I…

A Break From Being Human

Elisa MedhusDecember 5, 2012in Grief, Human Experience, Struggles, Suffering, Suicide

As the holidays approach, some of us long for a break. A break from the grief of losing someone we love. A break from being mired in daily struggle. A break from being human. This is the first time Erik spoke to me without the need of a question prompt. He spoke with solemn passion….

More on My Nomination!

Elisa MedhusOctober 26, 2012in Channeling, Suicide, Yahoo's Women Who Shine

There are no words to express my surprise (shock and awe was my first choice but that seemed a little too military for my taste) to find out about the Yahoo nomination for “Women Who Shine.” I’m sure there are thousands of women who are just as deserving out there, some of whom are reading…

Please Help

Elisa MedhusSeptember 30, 2012in Death of a Child, Grief, Suicide, Violent deaths

Here I sit in a Kroger parking lot typing this on my phone hoping my CE peeps can help me. Erik put a bullet through his brain at 1:20 P.M. almost three years ago on October 6th. Around that time, I can’t be in my house, because I imagine him sitting in that chair with…

Happy Birthday, Erik!

Elisa MedhusSeptember 21, 2012in Channeling, Death, Death of a Child, Grief, Grieving, Suicide

Today, I’d like to devote this entry to my beautiful son. I’m so proud of you, Erik. In three years, you’ve accomplished so much to make the world a better place. You’ve brought wisdom and love to us all. I’m so grateful to call you my son. I wish you were here for me to…

A Breath of Fresh Air, Children, and Lemmings (WTF?)

Elisa MedhusAugust 3, 2012in Channeling, Communication from the dead, Contact with the dead, Spirit visitation, Spiritual presence, Suicide, The Shift

The strangest thing has been happening to my sister and me since my mom died. Whenever I sit in the chair next to the one she used to sit in, I feel a distinctly cold spot, so cold that my calf on the right side is almost icy to the touch. Yesterday, Laura and I…

A World in Change

Elisa MedhusMay 21, 2012in Bereaved, Channeling, Death, Death of a Child, Grief, Grieving, Suicide, The Shift

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. I sure enjoyed a day of rest Sunday. I pretty much did nothing. Not even contemplate my navel. But I have discovered one thing in my respite: Being idle is not always easy for those of us who grieve. That empty space seems to suck up the darkness,…

Grief Mind Chatter

Elisa MedhusApril 30, 2012in Death, Death of a Child, Suicide

It’s been over two years since Erik’s death, and although my grief is not one of constant despair, every day is still a struggle. I’m wondering if those of you who still mourn the loss of a loved one experience a particular phenomenon I call “grief mind chatter.” Let me explain. Every morning when I…

What Erik Means to Us

Elisa MedhusApril 20, 2012in Channeling, Death of a Child, Grief, Suicide

Before we embark on this topic, I’d like to make a couple of announcements. First, Jamie and Erik’s next small group channeling session is scheduled May 3rd, and I’ll let you know when the sign up page it on her site. Second, this is my birthday weekend (yes, they keep on coming) and we plan…

Human Suffering and Parallel Lives

Elisa MedhusMarch 12, 2012in Channeling, God, Human Experience, Multiple dimensions, Multiple selves, Parallel Dimensions, Struggles, Suffering, Suicide

Me: Erik, if you said that we’re never given more than we can handle—that we will only attract what we can handle. So, why do people suffer so much and some to the point of suicide? Erik: Well, what they don’t take into account is that other people also have free will and can mess…

Erik’s First Suicide Attempt

Elisa MedhusMarch 6, 2012in Bipolar disease, Channeling, Death, Death of a Child, Grief, Indigo, Mental illness, Near Death Experiences, Suicide

Many of you expressed an interest in knowing more about Erik, including his suicide attempt several months prior to his eventual death. As hard as it is for me to re-visit the experience, perhaps the details will give clarity to the pain from which he suffered. In the wee hours of the morning, Erik came…

Fear of Death

Elisa MedhusMarch 1, 2012in Channeling, Crossing over, Death, Death of a Child, Suicide, Violent deaths

I don’t know why I felt hell bent for leather to ask this question of Erik. Maybe one of you can help me figure that out. Me: Now, I don’t know why I need to know this, but before you killed yourself, weren’t you a little bit afraid that there would be no afterlife? I…

The Big Erik Bang

Elisa MedhusFebruary 9, 2012in Birth of souls, Channeling, Grief, Grieving, Suicide

I want to express my pride and gratitude for the Channeling Erik family for rallying in support of our dear Lynette. I’m sure you’ll continue to keep her in your prayers, sending her the healing energy she needs. I met her in Atlanta during the first CE event, and she’s such a gentle and loving…

Turning Back the Hands of TIme and Gross Feet

Elisa MedhusFebruary 8, 2012in Bereaved, Channeling, Grief, Grieving, Murder, Suicide, Time

Me: Here’s an interesting question from a blog member: “I am curious if Erik has met or has knowledge of all the various Erik incarnations happening at the same time. Can Erik still influence the Erik that passed on in this latest incarnation?” I love that question. Can you, Erik? Can you meet and influence…

Let’s Help This Sweet Boy

Elisa MedhusDecember 5, 2011in Love, PTSD, Struggles, Suffering, Suicide

Blog member, Wanda, sent me this heart-wrenching video about 7th grader, Jonah Mowry, who has been tormented by his peers since second grade. His wisdom shines through his pain like a graceful pair of dancers, causing me to wonder if he’s here more to teach than to learn. I’ve invited him to join our loving…

Helping Those Who Want Out

Elisa MedhusDecember 2, 2011in Channeling, Death, Jamie Butler, Mental illness, Psychic medium, Struggles, Suffering, Suicide

Here’s some advice from Erik that comes from a channeling session this past summer: Jamie: You know, your boy and I have been having some talks. Me: Oh really? Tell me, tell me! Jamie: Yeah, I got two emails asking him to hold back on the F#@*#s. And I said ‘I told you! I told…

Channeling Steve Jobs, Part One

Elisa MedhusOctober 31, 2011in After Death Communication, belief, Bipolar disease, Celebrities, Channeling, Communication from the dead, Crossing over, Death, Grief, Grieving, Jamie Butler, Psychic medium, Suicide

I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful weekend and is prepared for a week of Channeling Erik insight, camaraderie and inspiration. I’m very excited to announce that Erik was finally able to find Steve Jobs Friday, despite his recent passing. You’ll notice that Job’s ability to focus his communication clearly and control his choice…

Live Interview Tomorrow

Elisa MedhusOctober 24, 2011in After Death Communication, Channeling, Communication from the dead, Death, Death of a Child, Grief, Grieving, Jamie Butler, Messages from the dead, Suicide

Hey all, I’ll be on a live interview tomorrow at 2:00 PM central time if you’d like to listen in. Erik, through Jamie, will be the star after I give my short backstory.  All you have to do is register (completely free) at  http://spiritualmessengersacademy.com Then, join in!

Overlooked April Session

Elisa MedhusOctober 22, 2011in Bereaved, Channeling, Crossing over, Death, Death of a Child, Grief, Grieving, Jamie Butler, Pranks from spirits, Psychic medium, Spirits and electrical appliances, Suicide

Looking through my recordings, I realized that I neglected to finish transcribe the tail end of the last session in April. Wow, it’s like finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat pocket! YAY! Channeling Transcript Jamie: Erik is the only spirit I’ve channeled that razzes me all the time! Me: Oh, that’s so him….

Channeling Jimi Hendrix, Part Two

Elisa MedhusOctober 18, 2011in After Death Communication, Afterlife, Celebrities, Channeling, Communication from the dead, Contact with the dead, Crossing over, Death, Drug Addict, Healing Properties of Music, Heaven, Illegal Drugs, Jamie Butler, Messages from the dead, Music, Music for the soul, Psychic medium, Suicide

Jimi continues to describe his death: Jimi: For me, it wasn’t like a night and day thing between my life and death. It was more like this endless dance in and out of consciousness, in and out of the body, wondering, ‘Do I fight for it and stay?’ Every moment you step out of that…

Channeling John Lennon, Part Two

Elisa MedhusOctober 7, 2011in After Death Communication, Afterlife, Bereaved, Celebrities, Channeling, Communication from the dead, Contact with the dead, Crossing over, Death, Death of a Child, Grief, Grieving, Heaven, Jamie Butler, Messages from the dead, Psychic medium, Suicide, Violent deaths

I’d like to thank everyone for all the love and well-wishes yesterday. You all made a difficult day easier to bear. In fact, in the channeling session this morning, Erik commented, “It was really weird having so many people think about me yesterday!” (He meant this in the nicest of ways, of course. Just the…

My Daughter’s Post

Elisa MedhusOctober 6, 2011in Bereaved, Bipolar disease, Channeling, Death, Death of a sibling, Funeral, Grief, Grieving Children, Memorial Service, Mental illness, Suicide, Violent deaths

Please be sure to read my eldest daughter’s poignant entry in her world-renown blog, PrettyShinySparkly. Although her blog usually covers all things light and beautiful, today’s was all about her heartrending experience two years ago. http://t.co/vSavrHEQ Be sure to read the comments too.

Happy Homecoming, Erik

Elisa MedhusOctober 6, 2011in Channeling, Death, Death of a Child, Grief, Grieving, Love, Post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, Suicide, Violent deaths

October 6th. Two years ago. Lives ripped apart forever. This day is hard for me. The memories. Even driving down Echo Lane this morning brought back that time when we were speeding home in response to Maria’s phone call, everyone screaming at the tops of their lungs. Even opening the front door to water my…