Hey everyone.
My name is Debbie. I have NEVER posted in a forum before, but the dream I had on Monday was so incredibly real, vivid, and meaningful, I just have to find out what it means. Also, I am also not very spiritual, nor have I ever believed in an after life, messages from the deceased, or signs of any kind. Until now About me: I am a 49 year old woman with a husband and three teenagers. I run a division of a fairly large company, and for the most part, I am your run of the mill regular gal.
I will try to keep this as short as possible, but what was so unusual about the dream was the details - and I remember them all.
My dream was this:
My entire family, plus pretty much everyone I know was a a party in my mother in laws home. Somehow all of these people fit inside her tiny house. I made my way into her living room, and was all alone. The front door opens, and my friend (my best man at my wedding) Erik walks in. (Erik committed suicide 5 years ago last month, at age 40 - severe depression) Although I was shocked to see him, it seemed totally natural. I asked him "what are you doing here? Your dead" He told me that after someone dies, they can come back earth at anytime, and see their loved ones. But they cant let the loved ones see them. I asked how he got here. He pointed to a chair that was in the middle of the room. This chair was more of a ultra modern, s-curved clear Lucite lounger. We spoke a bit, and he seemed very sad still. I asked if he sees another friend that passed just this passed October, and he said yes. I asked about my dad. Erik said he sees him too. I then asked Erik if I can use the chair to go see my dad, and Erik said "sure, but time is the same at my 2nd home, so you better hurry as to not worry Hubby and the kids if you missing for long" I asked what do I do. He told me to lay in the chair, belly down. Not to be scared, and when I get there, to put on the white shirt.
I climbed on the chair, it lit up w pastel colors, and it vibrated a little. Next thing I know I am in a big home. It was actually more like the worlds largest hotel. I got off the chair, and saw a table with a white, gauze, long sleeve shirt. I put it on over my clothes. A man and woman can into the room (which reminded me of my parents den - dark paneling on the walls, braided rugs, fireplace, brown tweed couches) This couple was very nice. They said "oh, a visitor. How nice. Who are you here to see?" I gave them my farther's name, and they said they don't know him, but we will help you find him"
After walking around the place and just chatting, we were in a card room, where others were playing cards, and my dad turned the corner. I was calm, but happy. I said "daddy!!" He was surprised to see me, and we hugged. He looked like he did when I was a little girl. We sat down at a card table, with the first couple and started playing cards. (which was not something we did on a regular basis - that I can remember) He told me that he was happy, and that dying was not such a bad thing. I shouldn't be afraid of death. I asked him if he visits earth, and he said "all the time. I check on you, hubby and the kids a lot" He told me about a specific trip to Starbucks - and he had all the details of what I drank and ate, and where I went after. That made me very happy. He said he was happy my mom is doing well without him finally. He said "I have the bedroom set up just like mommy would like, so she is happy when she gets here.
After some more cards, he gave me a tour of the place, and told me I should go back. I said OK and got on the chair and left. Back to my mother in laws house, as if I wasn't gone.

*** there are so many tiny details I left out because I didn't want to make this too long or boring for you! ***

One more bizzare thing - this dream happened between 3 am and 8:30 am Monday morning. My alarm clock is ALWAYS set on my iPhone for 7:15 am. Monday morning, immediately after my dream I woke up. Looked at the alarm clock and it read 8:25. I really don't think I turned it off and went back to sleep!! My husband over slept too!! (this freaked me out a little) When I got to work, I checked my email and Facebook. Turns out Monday was Erik's sons birthday, and I got a notification a friend from HS passed away that morning.
I have also been worrying about my 81 year old mom. She lives far from me, and hasn't been feeling well.

In case dates mean anything, my moms birthday is July 19. My parents anniversary is June 29. Erics sons bday is July 1st. My anniversary is Aug 21. Erik died June 24.

Any thoughts about this dream? Does it mean anything? I know it must.
Thanks for taking the time to read all this. I have been thinking about this non stop - not in a bad way - but in a peaceful, happy way.