I don't really believe in heaven, or any kind of afterlife. But I just thought I'd share my little daydream I had the other day about my recently deceased mother. I was cleaning the kitchen, and I imagined that she was suddenly there with me in spirit, marveling at all my hard work. Then she wanted me to see how well she could walk now (she hadn't walked in 40 years due to a neurological disorder), in fact she could now tap dance! And she wanted to show off how much fun she was having. But then she got bored, so she went outside to catch up with some old friends, and smoke a cigarette (because they can't hurt her anymore) while listening to her favourite jazz music.
I've never lost anyone close to me before, and losing my mom just four weeks ago has been very difficult. I wonder if this is a common way to cope? Does this sort of thing happen to any of you?