Visitation dream felt like sunshine
Two weeks ago, I lost one of my best friends. She and I found our way to one another in 2023 (from a Facebook group) and didn’t go more than a week without talking. We laughed hard, cried harder, commiserated, reflected, processed, planned, gossiped, and so much more. Certainly, our friendship felt like it had been one of a lifetime, though it was only three years. We so many plans and hoped to travel together.
Fast forward to May 6, 2026, I could not sleep because I felt something was wrong. So, I sent my friend a text message at 2:43 a.m. and then went to bed. I dreamt of her around 3:00 a.m. and said “Kay*! Where have you been? I’ve been looking for you. You look beautiful.” She said nothing, just smiled, and left. She looked like sunshine that was almost blinding but so comforting.
After the dream, I called my boyfriend and said “Jayla’s gone,” because I knew something happened. I felt it. Later that day, I received news that Jayla passed away at 3:19 a.m. I like to think my dream was her way of saying see you later. What a beautiful bond we had, one that transcends realms and exemplifies the love and care we held for each other. If only I could have recorded that dream, so I could replay it again and again and again.
Until we meet again, my friend. I’ll miss you until I draw my last breath.