Right after death

[Guest DRS81]

I have a really good question for you guys. Ok the story goes like this, my grandmom on my father's side died in May of 2008. Well, I had really grieved over her death. I also let out a really good cry which did help. Here's the weird part though, probably maybe 2-3 days after her death or within that week I was laying in bed resting, lights out and dark. All of a sudden, I smelled perfume. Not the kind of perfume that attracts people like sexually or anything, but rather it smelled like grandmom perfume. You know what I mean?? It was clear as day, right up against my nose too. When I smelled it, it didn't make me think of some 20 year old in a skirt, no! lol. It smelled like A grandmom and/or wisdom. Can wisdom have a smell, yes I think so. haha. Anyways, I also felt like this staticy presence of sorts, a sort of comfort helping me grieve. After that experience I don't remember ever smelling or feeling what happened back in 2008 so..

 

I guess my question is, does scripture support what I smelled and felt? These are strange questions, but I'd like to know. - DRS81

[ayin jade]

No

[kwikphilly]

Blessings DRS,

     It is really funny that this question should come up and I have had(many times)like experiences....First, to answer your question about Scripture supporting this phenomenon I will give you a few verses you can look up and see what you think,referring to aromas...Keep in mind that in ancient times aromatics were even more valuable than silver and gold (2Kings 20:13)....The Lord smelled pleasing aroma(Gen8:21)...the fragrance of knowledge(2Cor 2:14)....gifts as a fragrant aroma(Phil 4:18)....perfume rejoice in his heart(prov27:9).......those are a few for you..I don't know if the are supportive.....

     When I first came to the Lord many years ago as I wept and cried all of a sudden I could smell the beautiful aroma of gardenias,the fragrance was so strong that it was as though the entire room was filled with gardenias and I was in the midst of it and it was as though the room was being set up by angels bringing in bouquets by the 100's in preparation for the arrival of the King of Kings!I can't hardly put it into words  but it was the most beautiful,peaceful,reassuring,loving experience I ever had in my life-and then in an instant He was there(in my knowing,in my heart)....I'm sure anyone other than a Christian would think I lost my marbles but,DRS...it was as real as the nose on my face!Throughout the years(rarely)deep in prayer and worship(in a place of desperation)this happened from time to time....I just thought I would share that with you my brother

    I do believe in my heart of hearts that the beautiful fragrance you smelled is heavenly....whenever that happened to me it was accompanied by a peace that surpasses all understanding and a feeling of love and comfort....I think only God can send us such a lovely gift and He is able to do ANYTHING He wants...perhaps its His angels,I don't know but I yearn for it all the time

   God bless you ,I hope these things I write have only further encouraged you to know that our loving Father presents us with lovely things to delight our heart just because He loves us...

                                                                                                With love,in Christ-Kwik

[missmuffet]

I have a really good question for you guys. Ok the story goes like this, my grandmom on my father's side died in May of 2008. Well, I had really grieved over her death. I also let out a really good cry which did help. Here's the weird part though, probably maybe 2-3 days after her death or within that week I was laying in bed resting, lights out and dark. All of a sudden, I smelled perfume. Not the kind of perfume that attracts people like sexually or anything, but rather it smelled like grandmom perfume. You know what I mean?? It was clear as day, right up against my nose too. When I smelled it, it didn't make me think of some 20 year old in a skirt, no! lol. It smelled like A grandmom and/or wisdom. Can wisdom have a smell, yes I think so. haha. Anyways, I also felt like this staticy presence of sorts, a sort of comfort helping me grieve. After that experience I don't remember ever smelling or feeling what happened back in 2008 so..

 

I guess my question is, does scripture support what I smelled and felt? These are strange questions, but I'd like to know. - DRS81

DRS,I believe that all those who die go directly to heaven if they are believers or to shoel/hades if they are not believers.Shoel/hades is a temporary waiting place for those who are not Christian until the final resurrection.If you smelled something that resembled your grandmothers perfume I do not believe it was because your grandmother was hovering around you.

[LadyKay]

Interesting.....sorry I don't have any answers for you but that was very interesting.

[WIP]

Its very obvious that you loved your dear Grandma very much and miss her dearly but the fragrance you experienced was not your Grandma's spirit, but in your heart I think you already know that, and because you miss her so very much you have linked a fragrance you smelled to her.  There is no scripture to explain what you have experienced as far as I know......your Grandma was blessed to have such a loving grandson as you.

[Guest DRS81]

Thank you everyone, for helping me understand.

[Guest AFlameOfFire]

I have had various unique experiences of my own, a couple in this area and some others (which have always stood in the back of my mind). For what reason I don't know. But I can stand back from my own experiences and not put much merit on them. Besides, I find other peoples experiences can cause confusion in others (who might not have had the same) and start guessing at the source. I typically keep them to myself when they are of this nature. It doesn't mean I didn't have the experience (only I know of)  but even I (myself) am usually left with a question, such as what was that? And then I (in my curiosity) am off trying to define it, and in my question I bring it forward to others and then what sometimes happens is what was precious (to me) in a single moment can end up turning sour for putting it forth (asking others). Then chasing down what this experience means (to others) whose opinions will varry. It can actually be a rabbit trail which can lead just about anywhere oftentimes. I would just take it as a sweet reminder of her that come in this way to you.

 

Perhaps nothing in scripture about it, but then again, I have experienced the feeling of pepsi being shot through my nose when being made to laugh (while drinking it) and that experience isn't in scripture either (but I experienced it). And I don't typically share that one either when it happens (lol)

Edited September 18, 2013 by AFlameOfFire

[Guest DRS81]

I typically keep them to myself when they are of this nature.

 

I know what you mean, but this one I had to let out of my system.

[Guest AFlameOfFire]

I get it, I truly do DRS81. When my daughter died in 2005 (and she was little when she passed) there were a couple that were precious to me and I had confided in a couple of others also. One was someone I knew I actually could (the other was present with me at the first one) and so could really appreciate it. But I (personally) wouldn't do that on an open forum where I cannot discern all the hearers. I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that, but only because I have witnessed it (by reading) on various forums over the years and seen it take a sour turn. And the person who was just ready to burst with excitement (even as you are) sometimes ended up being jumped on. Not always, but I try to apply what I have learned by observation on certain things and this was one of those things.

 

I have certain people I trust more to then others I suppose, but then again, even between those I might entrust a thing to one over the other on certain things too.

 

Im glad you were blessed.