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This is photo was taken by Sebastien Assoignons a photographer experiencing a nomadic existence in South America at the moment as he bicycles solo from stem to stern. I had the pleasure of meeting him in Istanbul a couple of years ago resulting in a relaxed, respectful and special friendship.
I have two dear, sensitive to the universe friends who have had magical spiritually related experiences with the sudden appearance of beetles in their lives at just the right time. Someone once told me that lady bugs were just lowly beetle bugs with a different coat on – I retorted, “It’s spring! No need for a coat in spring or summer.” And with that said I stuck to my guns and continued my love affair with the Lovely Lady Bugs.
Recently I searched Google to find the link between lady bugs and spirituality and found myself disappointed with the results. Where were the piles and piles of stories to back up the occurrences like my friends’ had encountered?
It is said that a lady bug showing up at opportune moments when you need guidance or reassurance contains the soul of a loved one and when they show up it is often at a time of questioning, and confusing. The only way to realise this of course is to acknowledge and link the two.
I am asking for more lady bug stories because I know they are out there somewhere. It seems impossible that the stories have not surfaced in droves! If this call out does not receive any stories I will be surprised.
If you have not had a spiritual encounter with a Lady Bug perhaps you just didn’t make the connection.
Either way – I love Lady Bugs and welcome them into my life. Their appearance causes me to pause, reflect and prompts a smile every single time as I remember my friends stories and give have a word or two with own loved ones who are no longer with me. When I was a little girl I used to put one on my arm or clothes and play with it all day (poor thing 😉 )
What message have you been sent? Do you have a personal story to share? A story you have written, artwork or a photo or poem? centering on Lady Bugs … I would love to hear it. If ever I have enough I would like to perhaps publish an anthology. Just a Monday morning thought 🙂
Lesley – Rose coloured glasses suit my face. Forcing the look in.
Lady bug (Coccinella septempunctata) on a leaf (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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Lesley Fletcher is a writer (freelance, books, content, lyrics,stage plays) as well as a visual artist specializing in monoprinting. To learn more about her please visit the tabs here on WordPress or her website at http://www.LesleyFletcher.com
Please take a look at Sharla’s wonderful (short) video that was inspired by this post. http://catnipoflife.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/spirit-of-the-ladybug/
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I am a 24 year old brand new teacher, just starting my career. I work in a low income district with administrators that offer little to no support to the teachers in my building. I just got news that I will be receiving a student tomorrow whom I’ve heard a plethora of unfavorable stories about. He is getting moved from one classroom, into mine, mid year. I am frustrated because of the hard work I’ve put into my classroom management and community thus far, and now have a teacher warning me that it will fall apart when I get this student. I got home at the end of the day and had my first ever panic attack. I was beside myself – i couldn’t catch my breath and was hyperventilating through my tears for what seemed like several minutes. I got myself to calm down and understand that because this student acted one way for one teacher, does not ensure he will be the same for me. I took a shower to try to feel better and as I stepped out, a lady bug landed on my shoulder. I was hopeful that this was a message from beyond assuring me that everything is going to be ok, and I shouldn’t doubt the gift that I have for forming positive relationships with students and making them feel heard. Thank you for allowing me to share this.
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Hi L.
Sounds like you got it out of your system with the right attitude to conquer the situation in the most logical way. The idea that you can and will overcome, aided by your faith in signs that someone is looking out for you and that poor kid, is hopeful.
He may feel as anxious as you do. Someone has put faith in you and your abilities. I truly hope for a great ( maybe unexpected outcome)
Thanks for sharing. Wish you well. I like your attitude!
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hi, I stumbled across this page when having a profound meaning with a lady bird that I never knew was a spiritual message until things unfolded. My mum sadly and suddenly passed away 2 weeks ago, and I went to some woods where we would go as a child with mum, I found a tree to hug as I was crying (as I knew she would laugh at my ‘hippie ways’ and just as I went to hug it there was a lady bug right at the same spot by my face..I haven’t seen any for a long time before now..
I didn’t think too much of it until later that night a friend bought me a book about signs and a lady bug was on the front.. which then it came to me that a few weeks prior to her passing, I had sent my mum a photo of a toy ladybug in a wooden box asking if she remembered buying me one when I was a child, which she did. I then just lastnight found a painted lady bug pebble she also gifted me a few years ago… now they will forever make me smile!!
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Hello Danieloe,
My deepest sympathies on your recent loss. The first thing that popped into my mind was that you and your mother shared the same sense of humour and love of life.
I’m so pleased you found us here and also found a wave of connection to her spirit. To find a morsel of solace and smiles in these early days of grieving is as though the ladybug has passed on a gift. Nice.
Big hugs, Les
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My mom took her life the end of July. I have her ashes in my bedroom & ever since her ashes have been here, ladybugs are always in our bedroom. We’ve lived in our house for 11 years & never once had a lady bug until she passed. It’s been 5 months & they are still here. I also googled this & it was nice to read everyone’s stories of ladybugs & loved ones passing.
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Dear Britney, I am so happy you found this community at this time. My condolences on the passing of your mother. Her circumstances must make her death that much harder to bear.
I am guessing, since reading here that you know why the ladybugs are surrounding you. I do believe that it is a true sign she lives on in loving spirit. I hope you find comfort in that.
Thanks so much for sharing. Every story helps so many. Hugs to you xx
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Well my sister after one year gave me some of my moms ashes an I found a ladybug in her ashes. What is she trying to say that Ill be fine an she is here with me because I just lost my husband Jan 30,2023 an i lost my mom May 3,2022 an my father Sept 9,2021 its been really hard but the hardest was my Husband because he was in jail an they let him die my heart is heavy.
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Dear Sandra, my heart breaks with yours. What a handful life has thrust at you in such a short time.
I hope, yes, that the ladybug has given you the sign you need to continue to be strong. How unusual to find it among the ashes.
I have no doubt that your mother looks over you. Talk to her spirit to help lift your own.
My best, Lesley
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So I lost a baby in Nov. Of 2016. He unfortunately wasn’t able to develop properly due to a bad accident that I suffered early on in my pregnancy. Which was really just… heart breaking and surreal all in & off itself. Anyways so I knew before going into labor that the baby had a high chance he wouldn’t make it.
So my water breaks @ home, at about … 650 am. My grandmother and i(whom I lived with @ the time) we jump in my grandpa’s car & I Drove myself approx. 115/120 ish miles an hr, 45 mins away to the hospital in RUSH HOUR traffic. I felt @ that point that God was right there with me because that whole drive there, I just had this overwhelming comfort feeling that I knew I was going to make it to the hospital. Which I did. So long story short, they put me under, do an emergency c-section to remove baby Nico(my mother named him Nicolas) 🙂
Once I woke up, they wheeled me to my hospital room where I would be staying & upon entering the room, I looked up & saw something all over the ceiling. & I’m talkin like at least 500 LIVE, JUST LIVING LIFE, BEAUTIFUL, LADYBUGS ALL OVER THE CEILING!
I mean everywhere. On the miniblinds, the light fixtures, everywhere. It was SO INCREDIBLE! & Also very…. unexplainable!
The nurse asked me if I wanted to move rooms, to which I just said NO! absolutely not. Lol
I’m totally. Certain that this room is ment for me.
Ever since then.., everytime I see a ladybug I know it’s my Nico!
I also wrote a poem about him afterward & it was chosen to be published in a book 🙂
It’s called ladybug Love. 🙂
Thanks for listening.
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Dear Megan, What a beautiful tribute to Nico. It does not matter how many years pass, a child lost is forever in our hearts.
Thank you so very much for sharing this touching story.
Congratulations on the poem – It must have been heaven sent 🙂
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I lost One of my best friends suddenly on 12/31/21, right before the new year. I have been struggling to process it because he was so young, only 21 years old and he would be turning 22 on January 14th. I have been an emotional mess ever since, struggling to keep it together cause I still have my small child to raise. Two days after he passed , I saw a lady bug on the door frame in my room, I been living in this home for 13 years and never encountered a lady bug before. I instantly, I knew it was my friend’s spirit, when i googled the meaning I found a post mentioning that it is your lost loved one trying to let you know that they’re okay and they’re with you . I did a google search again to see if I could find stories similar to mine and stumbled across this blog, I am overjoyed to know that others had the same experience. Yesterday while dropping my daughter off to daycare, I saw another lady bug on the steps. I feel in my heart that my friend is sending me comfort and reminders that he is at peace and that makes me smile.
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This is a truly heartbreaking loss of life. So young. I am happy to know you found a glimmer of happiness given to you through nature and the universe.
As you will already know, you are not alone with either your feelings or your loss, thanks to the wonderful people here who have a shared experience. Hugs and blessings.
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Leslie Fletcher I would like to comment on the ladybug thing but I don’t know where to do it
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Alyessa, you can comment here. It will register and send me a notification ♡
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My grandma recently passed away in September, surrounded by her family. A very peaceful passing. Since then, we have seen ladybugs, especially at family gatherings. My aunt’s house has this umbrella with a chime my grandma had given her, and that same umbrella is filled with ladybugs. Today I had walked my dog out in the front and saw a ladybug on a plant, and it flew straight to me. It crawled to my hand, and I gently put it on a leaf so I could take a picture of it. I believe it is my grandma’s spirit in these ladybugs! My mom had also encountered a ladybug right after my grandma passed while washing the dishes. Every time I see one, I start crying up a storm as I believe it is my grandma. How lovely some things can be in this world.
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HOW THE LADYBUG GOT ITS NAME:
Legends vary about how the Ladybug came to be named, but the most common (and enduring) is this: In Europe, during the Middle Ages, swarms of insects were destroying the crops. The farmers prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Soon thereafter the Ladybugs came, devouring the plant-destroying pests and saving the crops! The farmers called these beautiful insects “The Beetles of Our Lady”, and – over time – they eventually became popularly known as “Lady Beetles”. The red wings were said to represent the Virgin’s cloak and the black spots were symbolic of both her joys and her sorrows.
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Megan, how great of you to take the time to share this information. Another reader had mentioned something similar but less on depth.
Wishing you a miracle of red wings in your future!
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How lovely indeed. Beautiful reminders of our resistance are all around us, every day when we look and listen. Thank you so much for sharing your story here. Hugs.
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When I woke up yesterday morning, a lady bug was the last thing on my mind. Yesterday was my Dads funeral. I found that he had passed in his sleep on 11/04/21. He was dying and I told him to send me a sign when he passed. The past days have been so heavy on my heart. I have been searching for a sign that he was ok. Yesterday was his funeral and on the way I said out loud, “ Daddy show me a sign.” As we got to the cemetery my heart was heavier then ever. Upon seeing the casket draped in the American flag as we drove up, I broke down. Once we sit under the tent before the others arrived, we started having lady bugs land on us. My daughter in law who is pregnant was covered in lady bugs. We all laughed at natures loving gesture. Even the flag on the casket had lady bugs on it. Upon returning home I took off all my dress clothes and just wanted to lay down and have some quiet time. The first thing I did was look up lady bugs. I always knew they were good luck, and always thought they were cute. But know after reading and watching a few videos I am convinced this was the sign I had been begging my Daddy to show me. The sign that he’s ok, the sign that he is happy and everything will be ok again. Upon reading these stories my heart felt so light and relieved. My Daddy had made it to the other side and was sending me signals thru lady bugs. I called my sons and they were together and I was on speaker and I said Brad the lady bugs were out sign from Grandaddy, Brad said, “ I know Mom, when I went to open my door there was a lady bug on the wall beside the door and I sent you a picture of it. I was so elated and found this page and couldn’t wait to tell my story. My husband and I talked about this last evening and how rare it is to see a lady bug and how they are good luck, and to have seen so many I. Such a small area outside was such a blessing and relief to all of us. I mentioned earlier that my daughter in law is pregnant. The day before my dad passed he saw a little girl, I never saw her but he told me he saw a little girl. I asked what she looked like and he said she looked like me. Upon seeing the “lady” bug makes me think our new grandchild will be a little girl. Thanks for having this page for others to share their experience. It has truest brought me peace.
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Good Morning Crystal,
I replied to your post yesterday, only to find out I was not signed in and was unable to do so. Today I worked out the kinks of sign-in so I could try to replicate my answer!
I was moved to tears with your story of loss, love and the lady bugs who helped you connect at the times you needed it most. I think you can safely know that you and your dear dad are spiritually attached and that this will continue to provide you with a much lighter heart.
Please accept my condolences – You are so good to share your experiences with the readers here. By doing so, you give comfort to others as they (like you) read through the comments.
Hugs and happiness your way.
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My dear grandmother passed away around a month ago. She was my rock and safe space for me, the most beautiful soul, the glue of my family. The pain and loss is felt each day for me experiencing it all through waves. My family and I brought flowers to her gravesite and sat on the bench to talk and spend some time there. A ladybug flew onto my aunt’s hand as she was speaking about how she really was waiting and open to receiving signs. It was wild. It flew onto her hand and stayed on there as she cried and we all were astonished at the timing and coincidence. A few minutes later it flew onto the ground as it had done its job and served its purpose. I believe my Grandmother’s spirit was there for a moment and went away after we knew she was with us.
Well anyways, a few weeks passed until today I was in the target parking lot crying inside my car and grieving, until I saw a lady bug on my window. A small ladybug with only two dots. I went outside to take a picture and decided to grab my bag and head on inside. Unsure on whether it was a sign or coincidence, I kept going along the store. Until minutes pass and I look down and notice the ladybug had flown onto me and was on my hand/on me in target the whole time. I immediately knew it was my grandmother’s spirit and I felt a warm feeling of love. Instantaneously, I started crying in the middle of target not caring about the bystander’s gazes. I can’t believe this happened. I have been avidly looking for signs and messages and truly feel blessed for this day today. It meant the world and makes me emotional just thinking about it. I thank you for reading and allowing me to share my experience.
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Dear Katerina, What a wonderful testament to the love you and your grandmother shared. It is a funny thing in life when we cry, both when we are happy and saddened. Such high emotions are only a fraction apart.
Your ladybug was surely a sign she is with you. Not just that moment, but forever.
May you find yourself smiling through the tears at the memories she left with you.
Blessings your way and thank you for sharing your beautiful encounter. xx
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Last night as i packed up my work to get ready for bed, i noticed that a ladybug had settled on my hand. I did not feel it, and I am thankful that i saw it! it crawled gently over my arm, and as i got up, it still remained with me. I called to my husband that a bug is on me, and he reminded me not to kill it. I asked for a photo to be taken of it, and we caught it on my arm before it flew off, as gently as it landed on me. A google search confirmed that the deceased could come through as animals, like a ladybird. Mum passed away on 18 March 2021, and last night would be the 7th day anniversary of her death. The last time i probably encountered a ladybird was perhaps 50 years ago in my primary school days! Today as i wanted to read more about signs from deceased loved ones, i found your post and im pleased to add my little story to your collection. All the best.
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Dear, dear Carolyn.
The loss of your mother during these trying times must be particularly hard on you.
What a delight it is to know she will always be around you, no matter where she or you are.
So happy you found some comfort here. That photo will have a lasting effect, no doubt.
Thank you for sharing. Everyone who does, helps others.
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I had to put my beloved long haired Chihuahua to sleep a couple weeks ago. I’d had her for 16 years and it was awful to have to go through. I was her person and she was my furry little best friend. There’s a reason they say dogs are (wo)man’s best friend. She was very special to me, like a child in a way—only someone who has loved an animal deeply would understand. Since then, we have been seeing ladybugs in the house— on the toilet seat, inside a water bottle that had a lid on it, and on windows inside the house. I know it is a sign from her, I’m just starting to research it more.
I had a friend who had twins and at 4 months old, one of them passed away from SIDS. After that, she too started having ladybug visitors—I remember she saw one in the shower among other places.
It is comforting and special to have these visitors.
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So very sorry for your loss. A pet is such a wonderful companion to enjoy. The depth of sorrow cannot be understood by all, as you point out.
I am so happy you stopped by to share your story. Every comment here has helped those who visit to confirm their feelings about ladybug sightings. Blessings your way, Kendra
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You know, its amazing what comes through your path… Here as of lately I have been feeling depressed, and just not my self, I am a very spiritual person, so I knew something was wrong, last week I called to schedule a Reike session to open and cleanse my chakras and my energy, as I walked in the room she had me lay down, and as she sat down she got really quite and said , well you have a visitor that just entered the room, I said really? She asked me if I had any one pass away in the past 5 or 6 months, I said yes my grandmother wanda passed around November, she immediately said that’s her… To be honest I was a little pissed, Wanda was married to my grandfather and she put my grandfather in a home, destroyed the family and turned my grandfather against my father… she sold his house took all of the money out of both banks and sold everything that was supposed to go to me and my dad… then she died.. she freaking died… So I told her I was a little upset with her, and she said well she is in her waving a white flag and she has a pink rose, she surrenders, she wants peace, I said well she should have thought about that and make a connection with my father not me, she basically disowned me it felt like, then she said……… She wants to know if you remember the bugs? I was puzzled.. and I had to think for a min… My heart sank, for the past 3 weeks my car had been infested with LADYBUGS all over the inside of my car and I live here in Arkansas so you know it’s not seasonal yet, After I told her yes and what’s been going on, she said wanda has been trying to make a connection with me the past 3 weeks she has been sending those to me… I laughed and was like okay… you can stop now, lol but in all seriousness All wanda wanted was peace for me, so she could have peace knowing I still loved her… So that day I took my girls and we went out to the grave site, and I paid my respects and told her I love her and thanked her for the ladybugs……
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Amelia, I love your honesty. You had me puzzled, smiling, tearing and then grateful. Thanks so much for sharing. Peace be with you and your family. It sounds as though you are willing to bend – thanks to those lady bugs and Wanda 🙂
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Have been feeling stuck in my current job and field and regret not following positions in my dream field and doing what I love. My life is half over and I feel like it’s now or never. Scared because who wants to give up their steady, full time job with pay and benefits to chase something that isn’t even defined ad that you have no education or experience in. Walking my dog this AM I asked my dad (he’ s been dead 14 yrs.) for guidance and if I was doing the right thing chasing my dreams given all of the things I have on my plate in my family life. On the way home I found a rock with a lady bug painted on it propped up by a stop sign…we passed that stop sign starting our rock and I didn’t see it at that time.
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I know when I had lost a very important person in my life and was at his funeral mass a lady bug dropped out of no where and landed on my hand. I cannot tell you the feeling of comfort that I felt just having this lady bug crawling on my hand. I think they are sent to tell us its ok, everything is working out the way they should. Now I always look at lady bugs as a sign that its going to be ok. Hope that helps, MC
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Absolutely, Mary. What a lovely gesture on such a sad day. Yes, it will be okay. Life has a way of providing, doesn’t it. Thanks for your story.
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Hi Lisa. Sorry for the late reply. I was out of the country. I never tire of the ladybug signs and how they connect to our lives. I guess you have an answer of positivity. thanks so much for sharing. Hugs.
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Yesterday, I had to make the extremely tough decision as to whether or not to put my beloved QT down. He was/is a beautiful thoroughbred gelding that I have had for over 20 years. I learned so much from him. We had a bond that runs deep. It was a torturous experience. There were no easy answers. When I finally was able to make the decision to let him go, I looked down as I held his muzzle in my hands and a lady bug gently walked across his face. What struck me was how bright red she was. Her presence and her bright color were comforting. I didn’t think it was a coincidence. Thank you all for confirming what I felt.
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Oh Diana, This gave me shivers. I have only recently learned the gift horses bring to humans. Such sentient beings. Sorry for your loss, but pleased you will be at peace with your difficult decision, moving forward. Hugs.
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So sorry I missed this comment. It may have been stuck in Spam. I feel so bad!
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Hello everyone I had a dream of a lady bugs before I dreamed of the lady bugs I had to bad dreams feeling tempted to be sad and upset then by the third dream I had I was on a roller coaster and then got off with my youngest son which is two years old and then we walked toward the carnival and their was green grass real pretty and I thought I remembered finding lots of lady bugs when I was young and then they appeared in my dream I was amazed for a second I felt scared then I thought if only I had a jar to catch them and next thing you know I’m walking with a jar of ladybugs feeling amazed about it then I woked up wondering what that meant? I did some reasearch and found that I guess it means having little problems in life or it could mean good luck. I am a very optimistic individual and always helping others but I still don’t know what to make it out of it and I really don’t wanna think bad. Just hoping for the best with the live in my heart.
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Hi April, I find it interesting what your research came up with. We all have problems in this life, without which, I am not sure we would recognise happiness.
I think that both things apply. Perhaps you are dealing with some issues which, in the end will be resolved, especially since you are a self-described optimist.
Thank you for sharing. May lady bugs continue to enter your life and dreams for a great purpose.
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Today is April 21, 2018.
My only sibling, my sister passed away March 15 and it’s been so hard on me. I miss her…. skipping forward to today this week alone I saw at two different times one red and one orange ladybug in my car.
I’ve never had this happen before. NEVER….
My sister and I used to collect lady bugs when we were younger. Each time the ladybug was in the car they stopped and pointed themselves at me. I don’t know what this means but I truly miss my sister. I’m learning to pay attention to every single piece of detail just in her memory.
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So sad but so beautiful. I look for signs every single day and sure enough, they come. My condolences for your loss. Sisters are always in our hearts. Hugs.
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I was pregnant for the first time.. we heard a healthy heartbeat at 7 weeks. Went in last week for our 10 week ultrasound to find it measuring 9.5 weeks and no heartbeat. Ive been devastated and praying. It is December… I’ve never seen ladybugs in winter. 3 days later my kitten was meowing and starring up. There was a ladybug sitting on our chandelier in the kitchen. We caught it and placed it outside on a plant. Fast forward another 4 days, today I an going in for my confirmation appointment and a d&c surgery tommorrow since I have not naturally miscarried on my own. Again, a different and bigger ladybug was just sitting outside on my kitchen window. I watched him for minutes in awe, not sure if I was insane or if God would actually speak so clearly through the holy spirit. I tried to move him out to my garden but he flew away into a large cedar tree we have in the backyard. Someone is definately speaking to us if we open our eyes.
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Oh Juliana, You and your husband have my sincere condolences. You are a very brave soul to share your story of sorrow with others.
I am inspired by your ability to see through darkness and embrace that light given by one of God’s creatures.
May you continue to look for goodness and find hope in your search.
I am thinking of you today and wishing the very best in the future.
Thank you for sharing your darkness and light. Your child surely rests in peace. Hugs. xx
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I saw a ladybug yesterday as I was doing a big ‘purge’ cleaning of the house to get my mind off of recents events. It’s winter here, -15 degrees celcius in Canada. I’m 33, lost my main full time job on my birthday, Nov 2, this year due to no fault of my own. I’ve never lost a job before. I got a glowing letter of recommendation from the small family business. However, that doesn’t mean it still doesn’t hurt losing a job. It took 1hr 45min on the bus just getting there. But I did it. Because I wanted better pay than what I was receiving and to support my studies. I was working there for almost 4 months while going to school for Holistic Nutrition. I had to put school on hold as I financially can’t afford to pay for it any longer. I feel like I’m in limbo, all I want to do is reach out to a person I recently stopped speaking to this year. Not sure if we’ll every reconnect due to certain circumstances. I was, still feel a little lost. However, seeing that ladybug had me take a brief moment to try and appreciate the symbolism of this moment. I vaguely remember hearing they’re goodluck. So I went online and came across this blog. I pray & hope I am given the strength to see the beauty in letting go and let God, career wise, school wise, & most definitely love wise with the last interesting 2 years of my life. I’d love to have a family of my own one day and hope it’s not too late with this ‘setback’. Or maybe it’s just a disguised comeback that I’m unable to see, or feel at the moment. Anywho, thank you for taking the time to read and blessings to everyone on this journey called life.
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Hi there, Well at least one person has read this and has a good understanding of where you are in the cycle of life.
That you chose to take the sighting of the ladybug as a sign (of luck) indicates your willingness to embrace what comes your way, and to use it positively.
I am in Canada as well and have come across the lovely ladies at odd times.
You know that blog you started? I think you may ‘glow’ there at this time and form bonds with like minded/holistic individuals who will help you through some tough spots.
Better days ahead, my new friend. I wish you well. Hugs.
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Hello! I found this thread while looking for stories of lady bug sightings. The weirdest thing is happening. I met Mike, my now boyfriend, a little over two months ago. I’m 31, and never have I instantly connected to someone so much. We keep seeing ladybugs while we’re together!! The weirdest part is that we’ve been to two different states and seen them, Even friends who are with us have seen them. Any advice on what this might mean?
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Hi Brittany, There have been a few people here equating their sightings to love interests. I don’t have the expertise to comment on the odds ( 😉 ) but I do know that if you are given and aware of signage from the universe, that in itself is a good sign. Many believe ladybugs are spiritual beings, so perhaps someone who has passed is giving the green light to the relationship. How wonderful. Wish you and Mike much happiness! May your joining be blessed with joy and longevity.
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Thank you so much!! Many blessings your way 🙂
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I was at a funeral mass for my soul mate and was feeling so alone and so confused since he was taken from me so suddenly when a ladybug seemed to have just fallen from out of no where onto my left hand. The ladybug stayed with me the entire time and gave me such a sense of peace. I cannot help but hope this was him letting me know that he was there with me and everything was going to be ok.
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Hi Mary, There should be no question now that you have scrolled the post here. What a wonderful goodbye he gave you. At a time when you needed him most, he was there, quiet and resolved. I hope you find peace in that gesture.
So sorry for your loss. In time, it will be ok, but in the meanwhile allow those spiritual happens to guide you to a gentler place.
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Well as I woke up this morning I felt a little itch in the corner of my eye and as I went to rub the corner with my finger and to my surprise there was a ladybird just stuck there?? ,I had to pinch him/her a little to pick up and placed the little thing out side. Just a really weird thing to wake up to?? I guess this isn’t common? Just wondering why??
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I read into events like this as signs.
To be woken up by a ladybird(bug), has me thinking that you have been served a notice.
The biggest notion that sticks out for me is: An awakening of some sort. Is there something that you are denying? Have you been paying enough attention to loved ones? (are any ill without your knowledge?)
These are the types of things that this could mean. Without knowing you, I would say that you have a good think on the awakening side. Physical / mental health. Job change you have been considering. Girlfriend or similar begging for attention without your noticing.
AWAKEN ! 🙂 Thanks Steven, this made me think too.
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My mother passed away, somewhat unexpectedly, on October 26 2013. We held a graveside funeral on November 2, 2013. There were literally thousands of lady bugs. They covered her casket, the Preacher had them crawling on his face while he was officiating the ceremony. Everyone in attendance was covered in lady bugs. We actually laughed at the sheer number of these little beetles. After the funeral, I went back home, some 400 miles away, and on the worst day I had in my grief…there was a single ladybug in my bedroom. I smiled. Several months later, I decided to move to the city my Mom passed away in, to be closer to my remaining family. That February ( her birthday is the 11 th and I got my first interview for a job that would allow us to relocate), there again was a tiny ladybug in my bedroom. We have moved a few times, getting settled in our new town, and every time there has been a single ladybug in my bedroom. I usually find the tiny creature when I am second guessing myself or just unsure what should happen next. Whether or not it is a sign from my mother, I smile and think of her…every single time I see a ladybug.
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I just posted this and then walked into my kitchen. There was a buzzing sound above my head…it’s February in Maryland! Searched for any kind of flying insect and I found nothing!
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The spirit is visiting and playing games too. Love this. Sorry to know of your mother’s passing. The pain of the loss of a mother never really goes away, does it. It dulls some days, peaks on others and yet there are times when the sweet reminder that you are still not alone surfaces. This is one of many of those times for you. I too smile when I encounter ladybugs. Most of the time I spot four at a time and it makes me a bit sad in one respect – that they are having a party without me. 🙂
Thank you Jessica. Every encounter recorded here, is a testament of faith in their beliefs, for those who share similar experience(s).
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I had one today 🙂 I have been upset recently coming into the Xmas season without having a partner and still being very much alone. I had sat outside work for a few minutes to calm myself, saying a silent prayer and wondering if things will ever work out for me – when I looked down and noticed a lady bug had landed on the strap of my bag. I gently picked it up, and it spent a good few minutes travelling my hand. At one point, it looked like it was staring right at me, snuggling into the side of my finger and lying very very still – almost like it was sleeping. I felt comfort – I have taken it as a sign that God had sent me a little friend in my time of need to let me know I am not alone in my struggles. It eventually spread its little wings and flew away. As I’m a big believer in signs and symbols I went online later to see if I could find anything on the significance of lady bugs making appearances in life – and the first thing I came across was a small piece on an asian tradition which believes that if lady bugs are caught and released, they will fly to your true love and whisper your name into their ear. Upon hearing the lady bug’s message, your true love will then hurry and make their way to your side 🙂
Am choosing to believe this is true and good things are coming my way 🙂
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You sound like a woman after my own heart and beliefs. I read this comment yesterday but decided to mull it about before answering.
I too believe in signs and the more open your soul is to them, the more they seems to be given life.
In this truly wonderful life, there are times of solitude, introspection and despair without which we would be less likely to fully appreciate lush times.
May that true love of yours (in waiting) have very good hearing and your wish for a life partner be realised.
Thank you for sharing your personal experience. It means a lot to readers who come here for answers – some without knowing what their question really is. You are half way there just in the knowledge of your desires.
Happy holidays and blessings for a great 2017.
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It was a beautiful summer about 15 years ago. Myself and my daughter lived with my Mum in a small fishing town.
Hanging out the clean sheets to dry we were all amazed when droves of lady birds landed on the sheets. It was a beautiful thing to see. The white sheet was covered in red and black dots.
I love ladybirds and often let them run over my hand in the garden.
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I love this Adele. Imagine you hold a vivid memory 15 years later. Long may it serve you. Beautiful.
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Thank you for following us, Lesley. I’m afraid I don’t have a ladybird story, actually, I don’t see many of them these days. Where have they all gone?
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One will surface just as you don’t expect it. I have all these people whose stories will attest! 🙂
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I will look out for one!
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I am responding to your post because my father passed away today, October 22, 2016. I am grieving and deeply saddened by this loss. I lost my mother almost 13 years ago to the day that I lost my father. She was my best friend and he was my rock. While standing outside my house today, I had ladybugs landing on me and next thing I know, they were all around my house. I have read that ladybugs are good luck but have also read that they are here to let you know that you are not alone and that your loved one is sending you a message that they are with you or that they are ok. I found it strange that a large amount of them would just appear all of the sudden. I hope and pray that this is the case.
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Oh Veronica, so sorry to know you lost your father. As you can see here, many like you have come to share their story and their beliefs. I am truly honoured you found this post and shared your pain.
I don’t find it strange at all, although others may… You are never alone when love binds you together, even in death. I hope the ladybugs come by often to remind you of this and sprinkle you with love and sweet memories.
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April of 2014 my Mom passed from ovarian Cancer. The next day on for one month I had lady bugs all over my house, in the shower, my bed room in my kitchen every single morning greeting me. So i goggled it asking why, thinking maybe its something about April weather etc. I found so many hits about once a Mom dies they watch over you as a ladybug and will stay around until you are comforted. I told my husband i keep finding ladybugs, and he said he couldnt believe that he kept seeing them pop up too. After a month they were gone. Two weeks ago I had a total hysterectomy not thinking that I had cancer but I did. They found ovarian cancer. One week ago the ladybugs are all back one or two a day In the garage on my car in my car on the back deck lands on my lap. On the BBQ etc. I feel my Mom is here to take care of me and to say Ill be ok. Have not had any ladybugs here for two years and now they are back and its Oct not April this time. I believe
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I too believe, especially in the undying love of mothers. Mary, I sincerely hope the ladybugs and your mother aid you in your recovery. Bless you and thanks so much for sharing here. It helps all who choose to accept and seek understanding.
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I was my dad’s primary caregiver when he was battling cancer. The last time I saw a ladybug was when he was in the hospital. Since then, my father has passed on and I too was diagnosed with cancer. I’m in remission, waiting for my three month follow up in a few weeks. I went to make coffee this morning and I saw a ladybug in my house. It’s the middle of winter! I knew immediately it was my dad. I felt such peace. I grabbed a paper towel and set the ladybug free. I know it was the spirit of my dad. He’s sent red birds in winter and I feel him around me all the time especially when I was going through chemo. I’m just glad this blog was here for me to share my story.
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I am so glad you found all these wonderful people too. I wish you well in your follow-up. So sorry for your loss – Hope the little ladybug visit continues to bring you peace and connection to your father. My heart is always touched by the outpouring of honesty and sharing here. Hugs and best wishes to you.
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My ladybug story just happened today due to we had to say goodbye to my little brother. He was 24 and battled addiction. The last few years he was on the path of recovery and doing so well. He always made time for his son who is three and just an outstanding person in general. His smile was so contagious. Sadly my little brother could night fight anymore and gave in and it took his life. Today we laid him to rest in a beautiful cemetery. The sun was out shining and just enough wind to make the heat of the summer sun bareable. Once the ceremony was over and my mother older brother and I said our peace to him we started to head back. I was and still am quite destroyed. We had a special bond my little brother and I. I couldn’t imagine life without him. Walking to the car I was quite and deep in thought when out of no where a ladybug lands on my thumb. I found it strange because i was holding onto a water bottle with my left hand and the ladybug landed on my left thumb. It stayed for a brief moment I just stopped walking and stared. It flew away quickly though but with enough time to walk up and down my thumb in a loving manner. I want to hope that it was my little brother telling me he was okay and that he loves me. That he is telling me he is at peace now. I will forever cherish that ladybug, always.
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Hello Cindy, I am sure your family is still in shock and grieving deeply at the loss of such a young life. You have mentioned the word ‘love’ many times in the telling of this tragedy and with no surprise. Yes, he is at peace and no longer suffering in his mind. It’s those who are left behind who suffer now. The ladybug came to you in his spirit at just the right time to remind you that in spite of your sorrow, you are not alone.
I thank you for sharing here. There are many visitors who will be gifted by your story and lifted by your words. My sympathies to you, his little boy, your mother and brother and all who tried in vain to keep him safe. Hugs.
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I’m so glad I found this , my sister battled addiction and sufferd terribly from lupus I was at my mums house when I looked down on the left side of my chest was a yellow lady bird I thought this odd in January and took it outside and out it in a plant , we then found my sister sadly sleeping never to awake our hearts are broken she was 33 and very beautiful she has a 13 year old daughter who is devastated, I hope this is a sign that’s she sent to me to say she is now at peace xx
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Angela, how devastating for your family and especially your niece. I am certain it is a sign of her being in peace. It is only too sad for those she left behind that she couldn’t find it on earth. Blessings to all. xx
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Today I was going over some old albums and sharing a story of my late husband. I was going over some old love letters and was feeling a bit sad. A few hours later I go back to the same spot and found a ladybug just hanging on the corner of my laptop where I was sitting down.
I want to think this was his way of saying that he knew I was thinking of him. I miss him so much, especially when the kids do something that I would normally talk to him about.
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I think I would also read the sign from him the same way. Loneliness and lasting love from the loss of someone so cherished truly hurts the heart. I hope the ladybugs return often to help sooth you. Thanks for sharing here. There are many who read these comments to know they are not alone. 🙂
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4 years ago on March 9th my 1st son was born. Love at first sight he was beautiful and life was beautiful, 2 months later a tragedy happened as me and my sons mother were no longer together. Won’t go into full details cause it’s horribly tragic but the mother and her new boyfriend rolled over onto him in the middle of the night and suffocated him. After we buried him and had the funeral. Myself my mother and grandmother went to a plant nursery and purchased a tree that we could eventually plant and it can grow on in remembrance of him. The next day after bringing the small waist size tree along with me and my mother began being stocked by Lady bugs. So I have firm beliefs in the lady bug and there spirituality. It slowly dimes down and stopped. Though I do occasionally nowadays have one land on me or surprise me in weird ways. That to me is my sign that he’s still with me spiritually everyday. Thanks for hearing my atory.
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Thanks you for your generosity of sharing such a sad event with the readers here. It has truly touched my heart. He is surely with you in spirit via the ladybugs as you mention, but he is always alive in your own heart and mind, I know. May the tree grow sturdy, strong and beautiful in his memory. What a tragic end to your love story with your son. I am sorry. So sorry. God bless everyone affected.
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Ladybugs have a great meaning for me as they have appeared in my bedroom on several occasions. My grandmother and grandfather have both passed away, and I strongly believe that these ladybugs appear when they want me to know that they are with me. I live where there is snow most of the time. So when I first saw a ladybug in my bedroom, it was extremely cold outside. I knew that unless it was sleeping in my house since the summer, it probably magically appeared. This happened many more times. Also, when I was visiting my grandmother (who was married to my late grandfather), a ladybug appeared in the living room. She hates bugs, so she took a newspaper and tried to kill it. I told her “you shouldn’t kill it as it could be grandpapa!”.. She looked at me as if I was crazy, rolled up the newspaper and hit the ladybug. When she took the newspaper away, expecting to see a crushed bug and guts, there was nothing. It had disappeared. Then she started believing be a little more. My grandfather was also a very musical person. He was a great guitar player. When my cousin and I were sitting in my music room and played music together for the fist time, a ladybug appeared and landed on my piano. Again, this was during a winter storm. So i do believe that ladybugs have a great spiritual meaning. Hope you enjoyed this!
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Hi Angie, Thank you for sharing here! I was laughing out loud because only recently while I was having coffee with a friend and quite deep into personal matters (from both sides) a bug flew right in between us. I jumped a bit and took a peek at where it landed, curious because it was such a blistery day outside. I wondered about what type of bug Starbucks would harbour for the whole winter. You guessed it – it was a ladybug.
My friend thought I was a bit coo-coo-in-the-clock as I explained my meaning of its appearance, as she insisted they lived in walls for the winter and came out randomly. I suggested it could be a spirit and she smiled, indulgently not believing it at all.
My take though is the same as yours and all who have written their experiences here. The ladybug may remain a pesky beetle to some, but to me
, you, and your grandparents, I believe there is more.
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Hello,
I have several stories so if you have a few minutes, enjoy and be amazed, lol.
🙂 These are true stories and I have no other insect visit me nor do I have that “feeling” with any other insect or animal.
I’m a 49 yr old female and over the years I’ve had encounters with ladybugs at either very happy, sad or confusing times in my life. What made the ladybug stand out was that it was alone, it wasn’t “that time of year” for ladybugs and they would appear, like I said, at very intense times in my life.
I have a few off the top of my head and I won’t worry about the order they happened in.
My marriage was in turmoil. I was laying in bed feeling despair and I looked up and there was a ladybug on my ceiling. I felt a peace come over me and nothing audible but the feeling that everything would be okay.
My first and only grandchild’s birth. On the second floor of the hospital on November 30th, after she was born there was a lady bug on the window seal. Very tight window seal, windows didn’t open. So maybe it hitch hiked on a person but it was there during a very happy time.
I took a trip with my daughter and mother. First trip together and something I always wanted to do. We drove to CA to see my other daughter but also it was a “road trip” with just us women. We were at a rest stop and as I walked by a cement bench I saw what looked like a ladybug but it was grey with black dots. I took a photo of it and googled it. I learned that day that ladybugs can be grey. I was around 45 yrs old at the time and first time I have ever seen a grey lady bug and last time, so far.
My marriage…the one I mentioned above, fell apart. I was working as a paramedic and didn’t have enough money to live on my own. I started dating someone and when my lease ended, my roommate moved on. I had no where to live so the man I dated told me he had a 4 bedroom home and I could live in one of his bedrooms. He let me pick an amount to pay him. I was off work one day balling my eyes out, you know, where snot is just coming out of your nose and you can’t stop crying? lol. I didn’t really want to be living there. We weren’t that close and I missed my former husband so much. It was winter time, cold and windy and a lady bug landed on the post in front of me. It then flew over to and landed on the top of my hand. Again, a peace came over me and the feeling that everything would be okay.
Recently, I find myself unemployed, almost 2 yrs after separating and living in someone elses home again. I am grateful but it’s not where I want to be. I feel lonely, I miss my former husband still and I am 49yrs old and feel like I should be farther along in my career but my main job was being a mom and wife for so long….I felt despair I guess you can say again. A ladybug landed on the balcony in front of me and then it flew away. Again, the feeling that everything would be okay and some peace came over me.
I was on the beach one day with my oldest daughter and son. We drove out to CA because we had to pick her up and bring her back with us. She got involved in drugs and we took her to the beach to tell her that her boyfriend wanted us to take her back with us. She agreed. I always loved the beach, grew up there. It was a very sad moment. She was crying but at the same time it was a good moment because her and her brother began to joke around and run along the beach. I was taking photos of them and noticed a ladybug on the beach. Again, wrong time of the year for ladybugs and it was alone.
I am sure I have more but those are the ones I can recall right now.
I hope this helped you and slap me silly and call me crazy but I believe this ladybug is a guardian angel. Not sure who it would be since I’ve had many loved ones, including my youngest daughter’s father pass away too young. I didn’t know my grandparents so I am not feeling it is them. But I just feel it’s an angel and maybe one day I’ll know who is coming around me as a ladybug to be there during my best times in life and during the worst times in my life.
Thanks for reading.
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I am going away for a couple of days – So happy you wrote about so many incidents! I will reply properly on my return – I am still smiling about “you know, where snot is just coming out of your nose and you can’t stop crying? lol ” Who hasn’t done that? And yet we live to tell the tale!
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I can’t figure out how to post a new comment. I was 10 weeks pregnant with my first child and found out last Tuesday that the doctor was having a difficult time finding a heartbeat. He told me not to look into it too much and to come back for a follow up ultrasound on Thursday. I got home Tuesday and was in my bed, just wondering what was going on. I felt that it was very strange that there was a buzzing sound flying around my room. I looked up and on my light, landed a big ladybug. I know they’re common in the spring and summer, not the freezing cold. It turns out that on Thursday it was confirmed that my baby did indeed miscarry. I truly believe that ladybug was my unborn baby. I haven’t seen it since, as I had left it be. I believe that that baby was going to be a girl from the minute I saw her heartbeat. I hope to be surrounded by many ladybugs as my husband and I try again down the road, as a sign of comfort. Thank you for blogging about this.
– Missy, PA
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Hi Em – I am so sorry to have forgotten to respond. (Thought I had done so already!) Your stories stuck with me in a big way. While many here have related the appearance of the esteemed ladybug to spiritual visits, I see that you take them more of a sign of peace of mind and a sign to remain content – that things will indeed get better as you stagger your way through some painful times in life. I hope you continue to keep track and let us know how you are doing. It sounds as though you will continue to be very aware of your surroundings and have the ability to read the signs. Keep it up! Thanks for your patience on my response. Hugs.
Hi Missy, I will answer you too here as you have also been on my mind. What struck me about your experience is how even in your time of loss and sorrow, you choose to see lightness. This tells me a lot about you (and your husband). I don’t pray very often these days but I did for you. My sympathies for your loss is hardly adequate is it?
I think you and your husband will make a terrific set of parents for your as yet unborn child. Wishing you every good thing life offers but especially a safe pregnancy and birth. Bye for now, Les.
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Here’s my ladybug story. My beautiful husband passed a few weeks ago from lung cancer. He passed at our weekend home. After the funeral, I picked up his ashes, placed them in the weekend home and went to our city apartment to collect mail and take some papers to his solicitors. I was sitting in his chair when I thought I heard the sound of a flying insect, but I couldn’t see one.
For some reason, I felt compelled to turn on the television. On was one of his favorite programs, one of the last programs he watched before he lost interest in everything. Then, I heard the insect land on the window of the French door, INSIDE the house. The doors and windows had been shut tight for days, and I had never seen a ladybug inside the apartment before. Also, it’s early December. I opened the French door, and it flew immediately to my husband’s outdoor smoking chair, where it stayed for several minutes. Weird, I thought, and turned off the television and went to wash my face. I came back and it was gone. No surprise, I thought, it was very exposed on that chair, and could be eaten by a bird. I went to get dressed, and just out of curiosity went to see if it came back–and it did! It was on my husband’s smoking chair, but as close to the apartment as it could be, right on the edge of the chair, but where I could see it from the French door.
I found this site looking for comfort after his passing. Thank you for allowing us to share our stories.
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Hello Polly, I am so happy that you shared your story here because as you mention, finding comfort and spiritual togetherness is so important when you lose someone you love so much. One of the most consoling things that can happen, is as you describe – a feeling, an event or a happening that reminds you, you are never alone.
My sincere condolences on your loss. As we approach the holiday season, I hope you will remember and take solace in knowing his spirit surrounds you. Thank you for sharing.
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I have a lady bug story. A week ago I discovered a lady bug on my pillow that I sleep on, in the afternoon. I didn’t think it was the time of year for lady bugs! My sister died suddenly last month, in Oct. It hit me hard and especially since I was to go out to CA to visit her only a week or so before she passed away, but I didn’t. I took the lady bug and walked out to my balcony, where I lived on the 4th floor, and told her to fly away, and I let her go. I watched as she fell to the 1st floor or maybe to the ground. Only a few minutes later, she was back! Not on the outside of my sliding glass door screen (it happened to be a warm day in Colorado so I had the glass door open.) but on the inside. I took her in my hand and she crawled around. Again I let her go, and I did this about 4 times, but she always came back immediately, on the inside of the screen. I put her on my coffee table where she stayed. Nighttime came and finally I went to bed. When I woke the next morning she was still on my coffee table. I picked her up to make sure she was still alive. She was. I once again took her outside, said good by, and this time she was gone for good. I told my daughter, who sent me things on what lady bugs mean. It has touched my heart!!!!!!
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It touches my heart as well. I too lost my sister and there is no replacement is there? I think you will find she will return in different ways or maybe in the same form. It’s very soothing to know you are surrounded by her spirit. Further down this page I talk of going into my pool and finding one lady bug, then 2, 3, 4 – I save them all and keep searching for the next until I reach that #4 – that’s my family coming by to say hi. It is always a comfort to know we are still connected.
Have a wonderful Christmas season, knowing you are never alone Kathleen and thanks for stopping by to share.
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I am so glad I came across this site! Here is my story that happened today (11-25-15). I had an extraordinary encounter with a ladybug today which prompted me to Google the meaning and happily find your site!
On 9-11-15 my precious Grandma passed away. She was literally suffering in the hospital (CICU) for almost two months, then she was moved into a different part of the hospital where she passed… But, that’s another story.
Today is the day before Thanksgiving. The very first family get-together since her passing. I’ve come to this realization the past few days and it hit me hard! I’ve been staying in my bedroom, crying, writing and just being upset. I am 30 years old. So this is the first time in 30 years I will be without my Grandma around the holidays. That thought has been making me sick to my stomach lately.
Today a dear friend was going to stop by, so I had to get out of bed. For personal reasons my friend could not make it over today, so we rescheduled.
While sitting in my recliner messaging her, I noticed a ladybug on the ceiling. I have been having encounters with my Grandma since her passing. Mostly in dream visits (telling me things and giving me advice on something that unexpectedly happens when I wake up), sounds, most recently something of hers that I was given from the hospital- that I noticed was not where it should of been- was found in an unexpected place and surprisingly had her scent on it. Very intense smell, more fragrant than the day I got it…. (And it should of smelled like a junk drawer… Full of pens, batteries, paper, screwdrivers, etc…BC that’s where I found it).
Anyway, today I see the ladybug and from researching all of my dream visits, I also read that seeing a ladybug was a sign from a loved one. Wow, I thought!.. So I took some pictures of it. It then disappeared in front of my eyes. I thought it fell on my ceiling fan blade (the fan was off), so I got a chair, stood on it to look and to my surprise it wasn’t there! So I thought that was going to be it. I acknowledged that it was Grandma visiting and I was going to post my pictures. All of a sudden, she reappeared! Back on the ceiling, I would take a picture, then she would fly and stop and then I’d take another picture… We did this about 5 times. Then she just started flying like she wanted out…. So I opened my door to see if she would fly out. I even kept it open and backed away. She disappeared again. All this was happening above my recliner. I walked from the door back to my recliner to see if I could locate her. I was looking everywhere, so I thought…. Once I spotted her, she was on the arm of my recliner! I took more pictures and thought to myself that she is staying there a long time… Maybe I should see if I can sit down beside her without scaring her or making her fly away. I sat down gently, and I was going to take pictures again but instead I decided to videotape what was going to happen, if anything. I proceeded to videotape and it was a very calm, peaceful experience. So I put my hand out, no hesitation- she crawled -or walked, if you will- up my palm, on my finger, on and around my thumb nail, down my thumb and onto the top part of my hand! I gave her free will to go and do whatever she wanted. I glanced at my camera screen and then looked back over at my hand and she was gone! I searched for a good while to see if she fell or was hanging on to the recliner…. I could not find her. Still cannot. I’m still looking though! Just in case.
Again, this is the afternoon before Thanksgiving day and I have been having a hard past few days realizing my Grandma will not be with us…. At least not in the physical form anyway. So, I take this special moment as her way of visiting, touching me (in different ways), knowing she is still with me, and also I am learning other meanings of the ladybug…. They resonate very well with me. When my Grandma visits, she always does so in a way that much more information is shared, or given to me by her, than what meets the eye (so to speak). So, I am taking other meanings into important consideration as well because that is how my Grandma is….. She always had (in physical life) so much knowledge and wisdom and advice ….and now, in spiritual form she has even more, when she visits alot of information is given to me. I’d have to tell you those experiences for you to truly understand. But, that is my ladybug story. Thank you for reading!!
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And thank you for writing! I will be back to comment as my last one got gobbled up by some unknown force.
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Hi Christey, So sorry it took so long to get back to you. As mentioned, my comment which was very long completely disappeared so I will begin again, only a shorter version! I feel you and your grandmother were actually playing which tickles me completely 🙂 – I would love to hear the rest of your encounters, as would the readers here (I’m sure).
Glad to know you feel her presence and she will continue to touch your life and your heart. I am sure she will remain missed in the flesh but it sounds as though you too have a wonderful long lasting connection.
Thanks so much for sharing (and that camera? – I think it’s the reason she kept disappearing – did she hate to have her photo taken as I do?
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Wow, these stories honestly amaze me. I had no idea there was a connection between lady bugs and death until 4 days ago, October 29, 2015, i almost lost my life. (I’m only 19 years old.) I think I had a mild heart attack and I knew I was going to die. My heart stopped and I fell into my fiancees arms. I was , I guess you could call “floating” towards the BRIGHTEST light I have ever seen in my life and as I almost reached it, something told me multiple times to open my eyes and I did, I was alive and so shaken up, I thought I was still dead..but I wasn’t. I was very much alive. The ambulance was called and while I’m laying in it, I can barely remember anything, not even the month, but I prayed and prayed and next thing I know, there are so many lady bugs crawling through the ambulance window and flying above my head! No one even acknowledged them! It was like I was the only one who could see them! I thought I was just hallucinating until I finally googled it 4 days later (today) and realized it was a sign from God. Wow! I am so lucky to be alive!
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I didn’t mean October 29, I meant the 20th.
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Payton – this is what I reserve the word ‘awesome’ for. What a delightful journey you managed to maneuver! I join you in celebration of life and the role of the mighty lady bug. Wonderful re-entry to a charmed life! thank you so much for sharing. I am smiling ear to ear. xx
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Hello, I just recently read about Ladybugs and Butterflies bring spiritual confirmation from loved ones that have gone Before us..I didn’t know how true that was but was going to soon find out!!
Here’s my story.. My wife passed away a few months ago. I discovered some writings she wrote to God.. She wrote that she wanted to get better so she could walk down the street with her family again.
Just last week.. Me, our 6 year old son and 13 year old daughter were playing basketball at the local park. As we do things together I oftenn wonder if my wife and their mother can observe her babies or is she with us!! After we finished playing we walked back to the car, got in and my daughter says, “Daddy there’s a Ladybug crawling up the front of your shirt.. I thought Wow, but maybe a coincidence? A couple of days later me and the 6 year old were out raking leaves for sometime.. We decided to go to the store for some refreshments, as we were walking down the street to the car..again I thought about her letter to God.. And then my son who was behind me said ” Daddy, there’s a Ladybug crawling on the back of your shoulder!! I was outdone this time!! Another coincedence?? I started to think not!! Again, 2 days later I had a contactor over to the house to put in a beautiful storm door that my wife had picked out to go with our newly built Deck that neither one was finished before she passed away… As the contractor was nearly finished with the door I was observing and seeing how good it was looking along with the finished deck..I thought to myself.. Can my wonderful wife see her finished home improvement that she so longed for?? Out of No Where.. In all this Big Outdoors ..Yes, A Ladybug comes and lands right on my face, as if to say Yes Honey I see it!! Coincidence??? I don’t think so!!! It was a Beautiful Week!!
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Hi Brandon, What a wonderful, warm person you are. Your children are so fortunate to have you in their lives as everyone deals with the loss of your wife and their mother.
To have found a sign that she is with you even if not in the flesh must be so comforting. I couldn’t contain a few tears as I read your uplifting story, especially when it came to the last line.
She walks with all of you, just in a different form. I wish you and your family peace in your hearts with this knowledge. Your wife’s belief in God is something that has served your family so well during this very sad time.
Thank you for sharing your experience, you have my deepest sympathies along with my greatest hopes that she continues to evoke great memories and joy in your lives.
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September 30, 2015. I was looking up the meaining of when a Lady Bug lands on you and came across your story. I wanted to see if nay one else has had the same experience so I wanted to share my story with you as well. My Mom passed away Christmas night 2014 she and I where very close, best friends her loss has been devestating to me. Since her passing I have had 9 Lady Bugs land on me and one appeared on my window seal as I was cleaning one day. The Lady Bugs always seem to land on me when I am sad and thinking of her. I have never had a Lady Bug land on me before she had passed so I can’t help but feel she is sending me Lady Bugs. No matter what it helps my soul. I wanted to share my story with you,
M W
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And I thank you for sharing. Losing your Mom will hurt for a long time. The grief and missing her physical and emotional presence never really goes away but it does get less intense. I am so glad you have found solace in the lady bug. I don’t think it is a coincidence that they have appeared at this time. They are to give you comfort at the times you need it most.
She has not been gone for very long, so I am sure your memories take you through other difficult times. Mothers have a way of giving even when they are not with us; through their sayings, their wisdom and their love. Hugs to you and much sympathy.
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I had a hirrible afternoon yesterday and was missing my mom who passed in May 2015. I was talking earlier with my counselor about how she use to know when I needed her and would call and say I had this feeling. Well last night I was changing for bed and. Something flew out of my shirt. Well it was a lady bug. And its been in my house since. Yhat showed me it was her. There was no reason that I’d have one in my clothes. Lol
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Right next to your heart. So glad you were reminded of the love you shared with your mother. They live forever, but only in our memories at one point. It takes time – she will help you through. xx 🙂 Thanks for sharing here with my readers.
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Hi,
Yesterday, I had just finished going to a cupcake decorating class and I went to wait for the bus and while sitting at the bus stop, I was thinking about how disappointed I was at myself because I could decorate my cupcake well and that I have am good at it naturally and that I should have asked the teacher to do it for me. I was battling in my mind and praying to God and telling Him that since I have let go of the need to succeed by myself and that I already allowed Him to take control of my life from now on, then why was I still so upset and found it hard to get over something so silly. And then, after I have prayed and ate a cupcake, I saw a brown orange ladybug on my jacket and I was like oh what do with this? So I let it on my hand and then took some pix and put it back on the grass as I had to get ready for my bus.
I believe it is a sign that God wants me to trust Him and to let go.
That’s my little story !
God Bless.
Pas
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Oops let me rephrase this part:
*how disappointed I was at myself because I could not decorate my last 2 cupcakes well and that I am not good at it naturally
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Hi Pas, What a great story. It sounds as though you are a bit hard on yourself and that asking for help is the last option. I’m like that too. Thankfully, the ladybug was there to point out the obvious message. Aren’t they wonderful messengers?
Thanks so much for sharing.
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My real dad passed away 2 months ago and since his passing I have a notebook for him..I write him letters. I know it may sound silly but it helps. Today while sitting outside and writing a brown lady bug landed on the paper. Does that mean anything? Thx
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Hi Craig, I think keeping a notebook of letters is a beautiful tribute to your late father. The grieving process can be navigated in many ways and this is one of them. I hope you will continue to honor his life and your experiences with your words.
I am not an expert in this area, but the stories that have been shared on this page attest to the presence of a spirit of loved ones, many times over. That said, I personally would connect the ladybug to your father communicating to you. Perhaps in appreciation and most definitely in showing his love for you even in the afterlife. He is saying – I’m okay, son.
My condolences on your loss. Losing a parent is heart breaking and the loss lingers forever. Hugs to you.
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This afternoon I stopped at the vet office to pick up my dog’s ashes. Pulling in the garage, I looked down at the bag and to my surprise, there was a ladybug. I took a picture and it stayed on the bag until we left my car, and garage. It then flew away and landed on my garage. I felt such a sense of peace in that moment.
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Dear Sarah, I always think of dogs jumping over the rainbow ridge at the end of their lives; playing as they did when they were puppies, looking over their human with love. Looks like your fellow or lady needed to be in two places at once. Great reminder of the sentient beings dogs are. Thank you for sharing. Peace.
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Hi there,
My mom passed away, early this month. June 1st to be exact. My mom always loved ladybugs. Not even a full week later I began seeing a lot of ladybugs on me, or around me. Particularly when I was feeling upset, lost and confused the most. Usually they land on me and hangout for awhile till I move them back to a tree or the grass. But I cant ever help but think “oh, that’s mom trying to tell me she’s with me.” I’ve seen several other things since her passing as well, the day after I asked for a sign that she’s here, sure enough… I looked up and there was an almost perfect heart in the clouds. And I got a very overwhelmingly happy and comfortable feeling. After that I kept seeing the ladybug and an unusual amount of yellow butterflies. And I’ve read that those specifically mean they’re a sign of communication from deceased loved ones. Anyway, I hope this helps you out! It sure does me.
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Hi Jacob, I am always so touched by the readers and commenters here who unselfishly, in the throws of deep sorrow, choose to share with others. My deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother in your physical life.
As you know, she continues in spirit and always will. Hearts and souls can live for an eternity. It gives such a warm feeling that of course must be bittersweet at times. My own mother contended that life on earth was hell, even though she had a great life. As a result, when she passed, I knew she was in a far better place.
Thanks also for bringing up the presence of butterflies. They are often mentioned in conjunction with ladybugs as a sign of communication. I will look into this further because as soon as I am finished my current novel, I think I will go ahead and write the ladybug book.
May her signs continue to reach you to give you peace in your heart and remind you of the love you shared.
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Hello,
My mother passed away on May 8th/15. She died at home and was surrounded by her whole family, immediate and extended. My twin sister and I were holding her hands when she took her last breath. It was the most difficult moment in my life watching life disappear from her body. I tried to be strong telling her that I loved her, that it was time for her to go and be with dad, and that we were going to be ok. She died shortly after those words. i loved my mother very much. She was my everything and I spent the last 13 years taking care of her since my father passed away. We had the best relationship, and her death has left me heartbroken. Before my mother’s death, I would always ask her to come visit me if she were to pass away, and mom promised me that she would. After her death, the very next night, I saw a single lady bug on my kitchen ceiling. I googled its significance and thought that maybe it was mom, still somewhat doubting if it could be. The week later, I saw another flying inside my chandelier. Now this is all quite bizarre cause I live on the 17th floor and I have never seen a lady bug in the 14 years that ive resided in the building. Last week, I saw one walking on the glass wall of my balcony. It seems as though they appear when I am most depressed or when im wondering about if and when my mom is going to visit me since I haven’t dreamed of her once since her death. Well. yesterday was another tough day for me and I found myself talking to me mom asking when she was going to visit or give me a sign, and whether or not the ladybugs were signs. Last night I went outside to fix a string of lights that just stopped twinkling and when I went outside on the balcony, I saw something flickering in the lights and when I looked up, I saw two ladybugs walking side by side. Then a third one appeared out of nowhere. I went to get my cellphone to video this, and then I saw a fourth bug, then a fifth, then a sixth, a seventh, an eighth, a ninth and finally a tenth ladybug. They just seemed to appear out of nowhere, all of them walking on my ceiling. i videotaped every new addition. When I looked a the time stamp of the first video when the first two arrived, the time was 10:50 pm. My mother passed away at
10:50 pm!. I started crying cause i knew that this was no coincidence. It was my mom telling me that everything was going to be ok. MomT figured that one ladybug at a time wasn’t cutting it, so she sent 10!. That’s my mom for you.
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What a beautiful, loving story. I am so happy you shared it here. It sounds like you two were very close. Serendipity showed you the way to your mother’s spirit. Wonderful.
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So here is my story my mom passed away end of March. She had Alzheimers it was a really rough year watching her slip away from me more and more. At the end I think I was just someone she came to know as the girl who would walk with her and comb her hair and kiss and hug her. Anyways I was with my mom the entire night before she passed away. I was in her room talking with her stroking her hair telling her it was ok to go and i would take of dad who lives with me now. It was the hardest thing to see watching someone you loved so much breathe their last breathe. But I had promised her she would not be alone and I was glad I was able to keep that promise. I have yet to have any dreams or even feel her presence we were so close that I sometimes wonder if she was upset with me or unhappy with me. I am a true animal lover and I also try to protect all living things insects included. I love lady bugs always have. Yesterday in my office out of a pile of papers climbs out a ladybug. I was on the phone with my husband and joked i bet its mom visiting me. Well as i was leaving my office last night i put on my glasses and the ladybug was on the glass. Of course i went back into the office and very gently removed the ladybug then left. Did not really think anything of it until i came back this morning and the lady bug is still here except today it has been all of my keyboard and computer and for the last hour it has been sitting on the corner top of my computer just hanging out. I call it frances my moms name. I may be nuts but it has been a really tough few months and maybe it is my mom just coming to hang out with me letting me know she is always near. Anyways that is my ladybug story,
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Hi Maria, Thank you for sharing. Your story resonates with me more than you could ever imagine.
I am going to start with the seeming inability to ‘feel’ your mother in the months that have passed since her leaving. This happened with me as well and continues to this day, many years later. I visited a medium hoping to make a connection but to no avail. My outlook since has changed. In retrospect, I realise that in death she was the same as in life. To explain, when I became an adult she never interfered or gave her opinion, offering her trust in me do my own ;thinking and find my own way. I apply that to her not ‘being around now’. As though she is saying, ‘You’ll do just fine.’ She did for a while cover my feet while I slept (so annoying 🙂 ) and she did appear twice when I was in dire straights emotionally, but like you in the form of a lady bug. So I think your linking of her presence to the lady bug sighting is surely her spirit surfacing to assure you that everything is as it should be.
As for suffering from Alzheimers I too had the experience of watching a loved one take their last breath and she too had died of complications due to Alzheimers. The very odd thing was, out of everyone present, it was only I who witnessed it. One was looking at the floor, the other getting tissues with his back turned, one couldn’t see past his nose and one was out in the hall on the phone, where I had been until he arrived. I specifically stayed in the hall not to have to be there. I was not as brave as you in any way and I salute you for being there right to the end with your mother. It is not only emotionally painful but so taxing given you sat knowing she would be leaving. My heart goes out to you.
As for her not knowing you because of her illness. I am not sure that she didn’t know you at all. I am of the mind that even in perhaps 30 seconds of lucidity during the cycling of the brain she recognised you however so briefly as her loving daughter. Those brief moments allowed her calm and a feeling of peace when you were reverted back to a stranger in her mind. Does this make sense to you?
ps – If you’re nuts then by reading these testimonies you will find you are in great company. Say hi to Frances, and take good care, knowing did your very best.
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My name is Audrey. I’m still a young teenager , but I’ve always had a special place in my heart for animals. On March 6th of this year I had to put down my best friend. He was an old skinny taby cat named Buck or , how I referred to him, Buckles. I was , and still am, so emotionally connected with Buck in a way I could never really explain in words. He always greeted us at the door when we got home, he’d lay on your lap for hours if you’d let him and most importantly, he’d give anybody willing to accept, the gift of friendship. I was very depressed the next day. I mean I would barely eat and I slept on the couch all day, though I knew I had given him a great life. So obviously this cat and I had a strong bond. The day after that my parents decided I needed to get put of the house. They took me out into nature, a beautiful scenic drive around a sparkling lake. Just before we left we stopped to have dinner at an old musty smelling restraunt right on the lake. Though it was old, it was decorated beautifully. About trn minutes after our arrival , one by one all these lady bugs gathered on the the window, only ours . I was thinking about buck before they appeared. I guess in total there were around 10. Being the curious kid I am, I looked up the meaning of a lady bug sighting. I found a short article that stated the meaning was to let go and find peace. Right then I knew my cat was letting me know he was okay , just as I had hoped. I hope you enjoyed my story. I was missing him tonight and I thought I had to share this.
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Hi Audrey, I and the readers here (I’m sure) appreciate your story. I am so sorry for your loss. Buck sounds like he was an amazing addition to your home.
Letting go and finding peace is difficult to achieve sometimes but the passage of time and signs from the Universe or God if you prefer, really do help. Thanks so much for sharing here. If you had a chance to read some of the comments you will see similar experiences. I am always very surprised at the amount of people who seek to make a spiritual link to the lady bugs they encounter.
The love shared between humans and animals can’t be underestimated. I had a friend who sobbed endlessly when she lost her dog, but shrugged off losing her father-law. That was the first time I recognised that bonds of love supersede traditional roles.
On a side note, the way you write makes me think you are a budding writer! (typos are common even with seasoned writers) – I hope you continue to write whenever you get a chance. I’m impressed and wish you well, what ever you decide to tackle in life. xx
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Wow for a while I thought I was the only one. A couple years back I had a few unfortunate situations come up on me and for the first time I was powerless. I prayed and asked for a sign this brought me my first ladybug the min. it landed on me it felt like God put his hands on me. I cried in a happy way because it was an overwhelming feeling of it is going to be okay.. Anytime I feel really down or powerless or worried about my future ladybugs will find me. I’ve had them sneak into a 1 inch crack in my car while I’m flying down the highway. I’ve had them Fly through crowds of people and land on only me. I’ve looked up and found them directly above my door. I’ve literally sat in the car looking out the window and one lands on the window right in front of me. It’s countless how many times they find me. It is always when I need it. I never see them unless I need to. Another crazy thing is sometimes I’ll be in the presence of someone I really care about and a ladybug will land on them.
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🙂 Thanks for your undeniable testimony. So happy you found like minded people here to continue to give you faith! Amazing isn’t it, Dom?
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I was just out side relaxing and a lady bug landed on my wedding finger .. I am not married I am only dating my boyfriend for 18 months does this mean anything ??
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I had to think on this for a day! How I decided to approach it is to ask myself what I would think/feel if I were you at that moment.
Koren, I would take it as a positive spiritual sign that I was moving in the right direction in the relationship and consider myself blessed with forethought. Do you have a relative who has passed who would have been someone you would share your feelings about marriage and relationships with? – That is the question I would ask myself.
Since I am not either a relationship guru nor a seer I am happy to offer you this; my personal take on the matter – 18 months is enough time to know if someone is the ‘one’, but that doesn’t mean it is time to commit to a life long promise. It is all relative to your own hearts.
Best to you in love!
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Yesterday 4/11/15 my water broke prematurely and I had to give birth to my 14 week fetus that wouldn’t survive birth although the heart beat was strong at the moment. This is the most horrible thing I have ever been through and I can’t stop crying. I can’t help but think about when I was leaving the hospital this morning having to walk past the nursery on my way out. Seeing all the beautiful babies that made it to term and all i have is a memory box with clothes specially knit for a 14 week old fetus along with words of encouragement and photos of my beautiful baby. Tears began to fall.but In the parking lot almost to my car a lady bug flew right in front of me at eyes level. Kind of scared me because I’m afraid of bugs in general and every bug flying towards me is a bee at first glance. It wasn’t until it stayed in my eye sight and near my face that I noticed it was a ladybug. It’s almost like it wanted to get my attention. And it did. I can’t help but connect that to my angel baby. Giving me peace of mind and hope. And the.Driving out of the lot a butterfly was flying right next to my window. Not sure what the significance is but I know those two insects always bring me joy and brighten me up if only for a moment. And that is what my baby did. Bring me joy the entire time he/she was here even if it was just for a short moment.
I’m having a very hard time coping with this loss and letting these emotions out is very important to me. Thanks to all the readers. I hope my experience will touch you in some way and heal me at the same time. ♡
Nera
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Oh dear Nera, My heart breaks for you in a million ways. I cry with you and so admire your generosity of spirit by sharing your story and offering your experience to others.
I have a lot of traffic here on this post so you can be assured that your post will in fact be seen and be a source of comfort to others. Bless you for writing ♡ – You have my most sincere sympathies. Please be selfish going forward and take what you need to help heal your broken heart.
As I had mentioned to another few posters here who have lost children – the void and grieving will never really go away, but with time will find a place that is less painful for you.
Yes, those lady bugs do give us something special, just when we need it most.
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To me, that was the Blessed mother letting you know she’s with you and feels your pain. After all, she lost a child, too. She was also letting you know that your child is safe and secure in God’s arms. My heart goes out to you. I lost a son and understand the pain that only a parent understands with the loss of a child. I’ll have you in my prayers. God Bless
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April 13, 2006 I gave birth prematurely at 21 weeks, to a beautiful baby boy, he only lived for 38min. Later that night I was laying in my hospital bed,crying my eyes out when I noticed something moving on the inside of my window, it was a little tiny lady bug, I really didnt take much from it that night but as days and weeks went on I seen lady bugs EVERYWHERE! 9yrs later I still see them every time im down or thinking about my son.
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Kylee, you have my sincere sympathies on your loss. Nine years, 25, 30 … there will always lie a void that is unparalleled, from the loss of a precious life of your child.
Thanks for sharing this bitter-sweet story. May the ladies continue to give you comfort and help lift your spirits when you need it most. Hugs your way.
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My husband and I are in the process of buying our first home. Anyone whose been through that knows how stressful it can be. I was also trying to decode of I had made the right decision by turning down a job I was recently offered. As I was standing by a window at work, making a phone call to the employer, a ladybug flew right in front of my face and landed on the window right in front of me. I instantly felt a sense of comfort. I just felt so blessed and that everything was going to be ok. I thanked Jesus and smiled. I believe lady bugs are like little angels sent by the heavens to send a message to us to let us know things are going to be ok.
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Absolutely! I have been in your shoes. The stress is tremendous; wondering if you have crossed all the Ts and dotted all the Is. May the angels continue to bless you and your endeavour. Follow your heart(s), take guidance and keep the faith. Best to you. Thank you for sharing here. It means a lot to those who come by to find others who are tickled by Lady Bugs.
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On Feb. 24th 2015 my best friend who was also my brother in law unexpectedly passed away…. here in our home… It was his wife (my little sister) that found him. He called her his LADYBUG and would often give her gifts of ladybugs. The day after he passed away my sister had made the service arangements and as she was leaving the funeral home with his parents and siblings she looked at the lawn outside of the Funeral Home and she was in awe. There were hundreds of Ladybugs all over the lawn and bushes. Then the following afternoon she was with her in laws and her son at a store. They waited in the car while my sister ran into the store. my nephew had his window cracked open just a little bit and he was surprised that a lady bug flew in and landed on the seat next to him…. He was able to take a picture and my sister came out of the store got into the car and the lady bug flew around the inside of the car before flying out the window…. My sister and I truly believe that these lady bugs are my brother in laws way of telling her that he has not and will not leave her……
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Hello Stephanie, My sincere condolences. What you have written reads like a beautiful family love story to me. Since he was your sister’s husband and their children’s father, the sympathy given will have a natural tendency to be directed to them. Your loss is that of a best friend and family memeber and I know that it hurts just as surely as if he was your own brother. I hope that family and friends appreciate that you are in mourning too.
If you have read any of the comments here, you will find that people have found the presence of a lady bug or even a few, indicate to them a sign. When the time is right, perhaps in a few years, I feel your sister will receive that sign as a blessing to move on, and it will be accepted. At the moment though, it is far too soon and far too sad to think of the future. Day to day is in order. I hope that his spirit continues to bring comfort to all who love and miss him.
Thanks so much for sharing. It means a lot to readers here to know they are in such good company and never need to feel they are alone in their spiritual beliefs. Hugs.
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Hi
Four weeks ago i had a ladybug climbing up my arm and i forgot about it until recently when two days ago i had another one land on my right hand then moved to my left hand and stay until i put it on the window sill. I have no idea what this means and i would really like to no what it means.
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Hi Dream, If you read some of the stories below, you will find that everyone had an event or a loss that they tied the presence of the ladybug to. The question to ask yourself is was there an answer you were looking for at that time, or were you thinking of someone who had passed away. Most people link this unusual occurrence with a spiritual connection. I would have no way of knowing what that may be, but if you think about you might 🙂 – Let us know here if you find your answer!
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My husband was diagnosed with cancer on dec. 4th 2010. He passed away dec. 16th 2010. Since then I’ve had a few relationships that were never right for me and our 3 young kids and I had completely given up the hope of ever finding anyone. Then out of the blue an old friend re-emerged. We talked for hrs over the last few months and he finally travelled 1400 miles to visit me. It was right after New Years this year and we were standing on my balcony talking. It was freezing. I looked over and there was a ladybug climbing up my sliding door in the middle of winter. For some reason I looked at this man in front of me and felt at peace and safe in this new relationship. I didn’t think about it until today and decided to look and see if this was normal to see single ladybugs outside this time of year and found all these sites about signs. It gave me a bit of a shock, and then comfort, like maybe my late husband approved?
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Wow, Melissa. I wish I could show you my goosebumps. They travelled from my feet right up to my scalp and then my eyes teared up. From losing your husband in less than two weeks to what looks like his approval to move on, I find my heart is totally touched.
I am so glad you found everyone here and got a chance to read their experiences. I understand what a shock it brought you, but I am willing to bet you smiled and cried as well.
Wishing you much happiness moving forward. So happy you shared your story and feelings. I think you found your answer. My best, Lesley.
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My 15mth old schnauzer passed away the day after Thanksgiving 2014..the worse day of my life. .I love my puppy girl like she was my baby… the hurt and the pain of loosing her made me so sick to my core ..her death took me to a very dark place .. I came in the house with blankets that she had passed away on and laid them on the floor and I was an emotional train wreck. .I kneeed and ask my dear Heavenly Father to please ,please send me a sign that my puppy lexy bug was with him and that she was ok.. there was warm day In January of 2014 she was 5 mths old at the time .in the door frame of the front door was a ladybug and she was so intrigued by this little bug ..I said to her look lexy it’s a ladybug. .that’s how she got her name lexybug. … a couples days after her death it was warm outside and I looked on the side of my house and I know there were about 10 to 15 lady bugs on the side of house and I looked up and said God I know that’s you thank you ..only he knew lexy and I shared this ladybug. .right after that a butterfly Flys up to me .. I love my Heavenly Father ..thank you Jesus
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Hi Tricia, She was just a baby! I know what it is like to love a dog and to have them love you back so unconditionally. You have provided a story of such love and faith. I know in your heart it helps tremendously to know Lexy Bug is in loving arms. What a great knick name and such a warm story. Thanks so much for sharing. Hugs.
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My best friend died yesterday morning. We had been friends since we were 15 years old and we are 10 days apart in age. No 2 people were ever meant to be friends more than we were.
She had no less than 7 DIFFERENT types of cancer, all at the same time.
Not too long after the call, a large lady bug showed up on my shoulder. It seemed to be there all day. I held it in my hand for what seemed an eternity and it had no urge to leave me or fly away as most lady bugs do. This is the first time i had one do this and i cannot help but think it was her. I am hoping to find it again somewhere in here, but am not holding my breath. I immediately knew it had to be her because she is the type to make sure to haunt me in every way possible. We have that kind of sense of humor.
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Dear Heather, This is truly bittersweet. Your friend is now without pain or fear and her spirit is free. That is the sweet part, as is her little haunting. The fact that you held onto the lady bug tells me that you took its appearance as a visit. I think you will find one popping up now and then just when you need to connect.
She must have known you would make the connection and laugh.
My deepest sympathies to you. You will miss her so much. Thankfully, memories serve us up a great palate of things to both cry and laugh about.
Thanks so much for sharing. Wishing you all the best. Hugs your way.
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My beautiful 22-year old son died by suicide 4 years ago. I am a great skeptic of “signs” since his passing however, every Thanksgiving since I laid him to rest – a ladybug has appeared. Just one ladybug – alive and healthy and showing up in places of comfort and peace. Coincidence? I don’t know… I haven’t seen them any other time. Just on Thanksgiving morn…
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Hello Kimberly, I can`t imagine how you must feel. Four years is yesterday as far as the pain of losing a child goes. So, so sorry. “Signs“ can be misleading, sometimes producing a feeling of desperation, but as you see from the experiences below, there are times when the signs are there if you choose to accept them. I hope you do. It is very comforting to accept and smile at some great memories, connecting at a level that the brain fights with but that the heart beats for. Hugs.
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My son was killed because of a drunk driver Nov 15, 2003. We stayed in a motel for a week getting things ready for the wake and funeral. The rooms that my older son, my ex and my husband and I were staying in were the only room in the motel that had ladybugs in them (we had talked to the manager about it). The day of the wake, a lady buy landed on my sons finger and then flew over to the casket to my other son. The cemetary where we laid my son to rest had a lot of ladybugs there, too. This was all at a time when ladybugs were in hybernation. My son and I see ladybugs at times and places you wouldn’t think of seeing them. Three years ago I decided to become a Catholic. While in RCIA, I was studying about the Blessed Mother. I came across this:
In Europe, during the Middle Ages, insects were destroying the crops, so the Catholic farmers prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Soon the Ladybugs came, ate the plant-destroying pests and saved the crops! From that day forward the serfs and all the lords and ladies called their winged rescuers “Beetles of Our Lady.” “Our Lady,” is one way we still refer to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Over time the name was shortened to “Lady Beetles” and the cute little critters became known as “Ladybugs” here in the United States. The red color represents her cloak, and the seven black spots represent her sorrows.
So now, when I see a ladybug, I know that it’s the Blessed Mother letting me know that everything will be ok.
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Sammy, It is so generous of you to share this information with all who visit here. There are some subjects that even the internet is not capable of fully covering and I thank you so much for sharing here.
You have my sincere sympathy on the loss of your son. I imagine that even with the years, the loss is very much on your mind and you hold a heavy heart with it. Blessings your way, today and always.
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Like many others, I find myself here after searching the internet for information on ladybug experiences. While not a religious person, I am very spiritual and do pray and believe in signs. Before I get to the ladybugs, I need to provide some back-story first, so please bear with me. As the story goes, I met a wonderful man earlier this year and we fell in love. His name begins with an “M”, so I will call him that. While I felt certain “M” was the one for me, I still prayed for a sign from God for confirmation that my fallible human brain was reading the experience correctly, because it has been a long time coming for me to find love and I wanted God’s blessing and affirmation. I prayed the night before one of our earlier dates to get a distinct sign if he was, having no clue what that sign might be and placing no parameters on how it should come to me. Both movie lovers, during the date I asked him if he had a movie that sticks out in his mind as the one movie that made him realize he had a passion for movies. I had one. He actually had two. He named off the first one, which I didn’t know, but the second one was the exact same movie as my movie. We sat there taken aback and then just got super happy. Mind you, this is a not popular movie, by any means, and it’s from the late 80’s. The odds are phenomenally slim that two random people, a 6 year age difference, with all of our life experiences, would share this same movie. There are several other things too…we learned that we’d met 3 years before we officially met through the dating site and played softball against each other, had that end-of-the-game hand slapping and everything. He didn’t live in my area but was traveling 40 minutes each way to play on a friend’s team. We also share similar life paths…we’d both moved to this area from different parts of the country, without knowing anyone when we moved..we were both drawn here and apparently we were meant to meet. Everyone around us saw it when we were together…everyone said “this is it” and we both felt that and he was even bringing up marriage and children. Enter very big trigger from his not-to-distance past that was linked to an exceptionally bad time in is life that he was faced to deal with again. Exit “M” abruptly. Complete emotional shutdown. Seeing him in it’s early stages and how he reacted, I believe he had a nervous breakdown. I tried to reach out; he would not let me be there for him. The relationship was ending even though I firmly believed (and still believe) there is more to us than this.
When it was becoming apparent that things were falling apart, I was sitting outside one day and thinking about 2 other particular moments in my life where things fell through/disappeared (my home and my cat, a former stray) but then came back to stay in uncanny, well-fated ways. I sat there thinking that maybe “M” would come back and be the trifecta. I was feeling like we were meant to be together, yet feeling like maybe I should let go of him, so I prayed to God and asked for sign if “M” is the one. A moment later, my cat came for a pet but then walked away from me, playing hard to get, and walked through the back yard. I followed and then he stopped. There, a foot away on the dirt, encircled by grass, was a ladybug with dappled sunlight shining on it. I broke down in to tears.
I had given “M” some space but after some time had passed, he still had my key and I had not heard from him (even though he called twice without leaving a message). He was holding on to the key. I reached out to see if we should talk or if he wanted to give the key back and we move on. I always made these calls outside, because I feel better being outside. Before these calls, I had prayed each time for some indication that I’m holding on for a reason. I make the first call on a Monday and am just looking around while it’s ringing, I glance down and there’s a ladybug on the one tuft of grass near me in the dirt. I smile. “M” didn’t return my call. Call two-Thursday: make call, looking around, look down and ladybug. “M” didn’t return my call. Call three-Saturday: make call, looking around, look down and ladybug (again!). “M” communicates through text and mails back key.
At this point I am confused by “M’s” mix signals and hesitancy about the key (and SO confused by the ladybugs, at this point). I decide to try one last-ditch effort to reach out/get through to “M” via email (since phone communication was not working) and just ask him about the mixed-signals and tell him how I still love him and want to be there. I know he’s still struggling. Again, I pray on if I should send this email. I’m outside, I look down, and there’s a butterfly. I send the email. “M” explains nothing and his response is to not contact him again. I say ok and will respect what he’s asked.
Over this past weekend, I’m upset and contemplating all of the signs along the way and the connection that I still feel is present-regardless of M’s request to not contact him- and the concern for his emotional well-being knowing how he’s handled things, knowing he’s a kind and warm person acting super poorly (note, his parents’ response to a goodbye email I sent indicates they have the same confusions as me, indicating they don’t understand his behavior…nervous breakdown, I’m certain). I wonder if I can be confusing the signs because I want to see them a certain way (which I can admit, in all honesty, could very well be likely). I pray again for a sign I’m reading them correctly. Come out of the house to go grocery shopping & a butterfly flies right in front of me and lands on a nearby flower.
Several day pass and I am feeling better because of the butterfly. Yesterday, however, I was feeling anxious about everything during the day. I come home and sit outside. Again, I am praying and ask if I’m reading the signs correctly and if I should allow him this time and space to grow. Asking for something more concrete and less vague because I have been wondering, are the ladybugs and butterflies just there for comfort, letting me know God is there (which I know he is), or are they truly answering my prayers that he is the one but that I need to heal from this hurt, myself, and yet still save a space in my heart because he’ll be back, but “M” needs to go and grow through this. I apologized for needing so many signs. I pray about this right before I’m about to give my mom a call. On the phone with my mom, I glance at the chair that’s less than a foot away from me (not looking for anything in particular) and, you guessed it, a ladybug. It crawls out of site behind the back of the chair. A few minutes later, I look at me feet up on the table, and it’s there crawling on my toes where it stops and stays for a half hour before I put it on the rose bush. I took a picture of it. It has two black spots on either side of the middle of its shell that look to form a heart. I send this to my best friend. She tells me to turn the picture other way, I do, and there’s a heart on its head. In addition, the heart on its head seems to help form the letter “M”. I don’t see a way to post it, or I gladly share it so you could check it out.
Anyway, I have no clue what is to come, but this has been my experience with ladybugs, spirituality, and prayer over the course of the past month and a half. Looking at the situation logically and rationally, I know its a long-shot. Looking at how my heart is guiding me and the ordering and appearance of signs since I’ve met “M”, I can’t help but feel that maybe, just maybe… People do come back sometimes, after all. Ultimately, I don’t know if the ladybugs and butterflies are signs that are simply for comfort during a hard time or if they are, in fact, telling me to hold that space for “M”. Time will tell. If you’ve stuck with me through this long post, thank you for reading.
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Hi Jen, You are thanking me, but it is I who should thank you for taking the time to share your story.
I see this as three separate issues or subjects, if you will. One is of course the appearance of the ladybugs and butterflies at times when you are searching for a sign. They have appeared to assure you that you are being listened to on a higher level. They represent as you figured “the ladybugs and butterflies just there for comfort, letting me know God is there (which I know he is)” – I believe this also. In the next line though, you deviate from your soul to your heart’s desire and that is where the divide comes in. Mixing the two things is what has you searching for more answers. With all your heart, you are looking for a sign from M, but it is your soul that is receiving the answer.
This is only my opinion. I am not a relationship expert by any means but I do have my finger on the pulse of humanity and so will carry on with *my opinion only*.
The second subject is the initial connection you both felt at the beginning of your relationship. It is how relationships begin – by finding commonalities. I think this has to do with your heart’s search as opposed to your soul’s search. One can be share with someone else (heart) and one belongs only to you at all times, without fail. These are strong words because I feel very strongly about this. It is quite easy to lose a part of your soul to another human being but that loss is huge because you end up losing a part of yourself and that takes away a lot of your perspective.
The third is this. The events seem to have taken place over a fair period of time in which you have nursed a broken heart and are trying to keep a whole and healthy soul. I think that if you let M go, it is your best option. That is not to close up a possibility of his return into your life. It is to say that your SOUL needs to be recaptured and your HEART needs to heal and the only way to do that is to turn the corner. Use these words to him in an email, if you want, but do do yourself the favour of lending your heart and soul to other people (men, friends, family, art, music … whatever you prefer – the more the merrier). And note I used the word LEND not GIVE. You need you.
I hope I haven’t stepped over any line here. Your well-being and your heart and soul have been my first priority since I read this early this morning. Now make them yours too! and always give thought to the lovely lady bugs for their role in your soul.
Hugs.
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Thank you for your kind words 🙂
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I too have ladybugs come and visit me as well. The past 6 years have been extremely difficult for me. The father of my child had disappeared out of our lives when I was 2 months pregnant. I cried almost everyday during that time and I remember seeing not only ladybugs appear out of nowhere but also having dragonflies circling my car every morning before I would go to work. Since then every time I am having an especially difficult day or emotional day I have a ladybug appear. One week ago my daughter turned 6, on her birthday a ladybug appeared and sat on my car our entires drive from my house to her grandmothers house and when she got out of the car the ladybug followed her. Yesterday I had a tough day emotionally, I cried all day. Was unable to focus at work while thinking of very painful memories of the past. I got to my car to drive home from work and just like that a ladybug appeared dancing around me as if to catch my attention and once I had calmed down it was gone. I do believe that they are sigs from heaven to comfort me and let me know that everything is happening as it should and everything will be ok.
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Awe, thank you for sharing. I am so glad you found these posts to confirm what you were feeling. In times of trouble, you are reminded that a higher power exists and is with you. Your daughter will soon begin to notice the presence as well and learn that she too has a protective presence. I am so sorry to know you are going though and have been through hard times. If you have a chance to give meditation a try (start with a guided one), it may help you see the way through your tears.
Blessings your way – and thanks again for coming by.
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I ran a 7 mile leg of a marathon relay this past weekend. The night before I was crying to my mom telling her I wished my grandma was hear to cheer me on and how much I missed her. I was having some major heal pain and the run was a tough one. I was struggling. I about a mile before I was done I ladybug landed on the phone case that I had on my arm to carry my phone while running. I stayed there for a minute even though I was running. I started crying and hope it was a sign from my grandma. I needed her support.
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You had her support and I am thinking it is confirmed now that you have found this place to share your story. I hope her presence helped you finish, knowing that her support was so apparent and so visual. Thanks so much for sharing your experience.
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Well, I feel like sharing my story too… I’m Sebastien, the photographer :). Back in 201, as I was riding my bike (a lovely indian Royal Enfield) on the dirty roads of India with my GF, I noticed a lady bug on my jacket. If you can recall the ad for a Vodka brand with the fly having a blast on the wing of a jetplane, I thought it was the same for that little lady bug… and I knew my grand mother who had passed away a couple of years before was with us at that time. As we were approaching New Delhi, after a 200km ride on “India’s highways”, I noticed that the engine was starting to choke. No big deal, we fill up the tank and off we go… I thought… When we finally found a gas station, I misinterpreted the indications from the gas station employee, and could not find the appropriate fueling pump. 5 minutes after, as we were making our way through the village looking for some gas, the engine stopped dead. No way to start it again… As I get off the bike, I notice that the M18 nut that together with the 10cm long screw maintain together the front section (front wheel, handle bars, etc) to the bike’s body had long time disappeared. Actually the screw was almost completely popped out of its housing. Should that had happened while riding, I probably wouldn t be here to write those lines. In India, there is always someone to give you a hand around, and 5 min after, we had a freshly cut “second hand” bolt on the bike. Meanwhile, the “mechanic” had ensure us that there was only one gas station in the village and that they definitely provide gas to motorcycles. Not convinced, we pushed the bike back to the station. As I remove the tank cap to start filling up, I realize that it was actually at least half full… I decided to give it a try without adding a single drop of fuel and kick… First attempt: the motor started up and runs smoothly while both of us stared at each other…taken aback…
I’m an experienced bike rider, but this day, the lady bug and my grand mother were those who saved our 2 lives…
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Hi Seb! I am so happy you shared your story as it was only yours to share :). We already spoke about this so you know my view. No doubt your grandmother continues to guide and protect you or you would not be here to tell the story. Hugs across the miles.
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My brother passed away Jan. 2014. When he entered the hospital, I wasn’t there because my sister and I were hiking in the mountains and could not be reached. When we got back to town we went to see my brother in the hospital. He was getting worse and worse everyday and eventually my mom, sister and I never left the hospital for 2 weeks. One day while we were in the hospital room, silenced by our own grief we looked out the window and watched the crazy blizzard outside my brother’s hospital room. There on the window was a ladybug. My mom mentioned it and I really didn’t care or pay attention. Eventually my brother couldn’t hang on anymore and did leave us.
A week later my nephew; who was very close to my brother was telling me how he found a lady bug on his window and his closet. He told me how he believed it was his uncle. I thought how strange since it’s the middle of winter in Colorado and extremely cold.
Two weeks ago my sister and I went hiking again the same spot we were when my brother entered the hospital. This was the first time we have been back since his passing. While thinking of my brother, there on my arm was a lady bug. I put it in my hand and it stayed there for a bit, while I was hiking down the mountain.
This afternoon, I was driving and zoning out a bit, thinking of my brother. My window was slightly open and for some reason I decide to look out the window and to my surprise a ladybug right there inside my car on the window. I immediately had this surge of overwhelming emotion. Happy but really sad and all I could do was smile and stare at it. That ladybug stayed there the entire time driving home. I was contemplating in my mind what to do with it when I got home. As soon as I drove up the driveway it just flew away.
Another odd thing was that today was the 1st day I have been able to speak with and see his children since his passing. My family and I have been in a custody battle for his children since his passing.
I have no idea if this is all linked but it feels like it is my big brother looking down on me and saying HI.
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Dear Camille, I am so sorry for your loss. There are so many incidents of spiritual presence surrounding your brother! Let them serve as a reminder that there are forces and spirits who guide us and care even in our darkest moments. Everything is still all very fresh as his passing was a few short months ago. These sightings must bring you some comfort! I truly believe it *is* a series of messages meant to assure you. It is so very odd that as smoothly as they show up, when it is time, they just take off like the one in your car.
A few weeks ago, I had a bit of a melt down when I listened to the bagpipes. My tears were because I missed my mother. I missed having the ability to pick up the phone and talk some things through. Finally, I either needed a nap or to snap into the day. I chose to go upstairs, get washed up and dry my tears. As I entered the bedroom, there on the baseboard was a ladybug. Even though I know about the appearances and they have happened so many times, it caused me to sit and think again about our connections to those lost. It was my mother telling me she hears me. I didn’t move it and I wondered how on earth it could be alive when we have had such a cruel winter but it disappeared by the following morning! I am smiling with that knowledge.
My best to you and the care of your brother’s children.
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Thank you for having this blog where so many people can tell their stories 🙂
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I too believe in ladybugs! I swear this is true! I call it my “God Sign”. At a very low point in my life and in a transitional period. Scared and full of fear most of the time I didnt reallt have much to believe in besided the “love” I thought I was in with my boyfriend at the time. I saw a lady bug. Its a pretty bug, and that alone made me smile. I remember showing the girls around me, and one of them said “That means someobe is thinking about you.” I immediately assumed it was my boyfriend and I set it free. Through the period of the next few days- things got wierd. Ladybugs began to appear everywhere! One would fall out of my sweater sleeve. Another would be on the hand towel I was hanging outside on the clothes line. Yet another would be on my shoes in the morning. Even on the finger of a woman I was talking to, and I told her “What’s that on your hand? I bet its a ladybug!” Sure enough, I was right. I began to realize it was never the boyfriend that was thinking about me. It was GOD letting me know that he himself was thinking about me. Now everytime I see a ladybug. It means more to me that good luck or a person thinking of me. It means GOD is telling me. “I love you Miranda. You’re right where you need to be, and I’m here with you.” Thus, the ladybug had become my offical reminder that I am not alone.
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Thanks so much for sharing. I too may have thought it was a sign from the boyfriend. I think that is a normal reaction – what is beautiful here is that rather than get stuck on that thought you were able to open your mind and your heart to a happiness that is not produced by another human but rather by your own beliefs and spirituality. Great to hear the ladybug represents love and God to you. It won’t be long, if it hasn’t happened already that you also love yourself dearly, even without a ladybug in sight. And Yes! I would believe it! hugs,
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Lately I’ve been on an emotional roller coaster. I’ve even questioned why I’m here? What’s my purpose? I’ve even gone through a financial struggle. Today I was out riding with my kids and a lady bug flew on the driver side door as I had the we window down enjoying the fresh air. I have a calm spirit now.
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Dear Tiffany – I am thinking it was sent to remind you that you are human and that the roller coaster is a part of life that serves to feed the soul even if at the time it isn’t known why. So pleased to know that your spirit has entered a better phase. There is nothing quite like fresh air and lady bugs and children to calm the path. I hope the calmness can be tapped on when next you need it. Hugs,
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Hi. I had a ladybird crawling up my neck. Earlier on I had been cooking and thinking of my Grandma who passed away last year (14th March). I had been wondering whether she ‘looked down’ on me whilst I was cooking, as she had bern a head chef/cook in her youth. When the ladybird landed, I was looking at a wedding venue. I feel reassured and happy-and maybe the ladybird has chosen the venue for us 🙂
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Hi Steph! That is one of the very best ladybird incidents ever. So sweet of her to come by at such an important, love filled moment! Congrats – but still sorry for her physical departure. 🙂
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Hi Today would have been my Mothers birthday and I was sat here thinking of her when a ladybird/ladybug landed on my hand. There are no windows open so I do not know where it came from but I am sure it was my Mother telling me she is still around
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Absolutely Anna, I have no doubt at all that the little beetle was a message sent from your Mother. I am sorry for your loss no matter how long ago it may have been as there are no replacements for a mother’s love. Thanks for popping by and for your comment today. xx
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Thank you! I felt a great sense of peace afterwards. Can I also add that 2 weeks after my Mother died I was looking out of the window and suddenly a beautiful Butterfly landed on my window ledge and it was Red/Orange sort of colour, nothing like I have seen before so I think this was a sign from her to say she was okay.xx
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I know what that peace feels like to me -bitter sweet love and longing with a smile and a nod 🙂
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I really love Ladybugs! I started seeing them in different forms about 6 years ago and was curious as to why. As I was going through a difficult time I did a bit of research on the net and found a link between The Virgin Mary and Ladybugs in the middle ages. So for me I see Ladybugs as a sign of reassurance and guidance from Our Lady that I am not alone.
I have had them flying around my car, landing on my hand whilst hanging out washing, crawling across my keyboard at work, embroidered into the collar of a lady who gave me chocolate, in a kinder surprise with a smurf, on the mantle piece – just to name a few. I try and say the rosary most days and I don’t know if it’s coincidence but I feel like I’m more likely to see Ladybugs on those days. People now share their Ladybug stories with me and I feel it’s very much a spiritual connection.
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Dear Megan – First off, I apologise for my late response. I was enjoying a vacation in the sun where I spotted no ladybugs (too hot, I imagine).
The spiritual connection you feel is to be envied as by taking the appearance of the ladies as a sign from the Virgin Mary must be so very assuring and calming.
Your 6 year journey reminds me of people who consistently see the number eleven in their days and draw happiness and a feeling of inner peace.
I draw from both and both give me smiles.
Thanks so much for commenting – Please direct your ladybug loving friends here to share their experiences.
Namaste, 🙂
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Lady bugs are beautiful!
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Agree! 🙂
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someone gave me a lovely early Christmas present today which I opened this p.m. It is the prettiest little hand painted elongated dish, made in Japan. On the inside are painted delicate sprigs of blossom, in the centre is a delicate bee. I turned the dish over to read its origin etc and alongside the ‘hand painted, oven proof, made in Japan’ is the dearest lady bug!
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Awe, Susan! What a wonderful surprise. Use it in good health. What a kind friend you have. Sweet forever.
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I and my fiancés mother have had many occurancies with lady bugs. There was a lady bug in my hospital room when I have birth to my son which was in January. When his mother had her second and third bout of cancer each time going into the doctors office there was a lady bug on her shoulder. Today is my fathers birthday, he passed 8 years ago, and there is a lady bug crawling on my glass of water as we speak. I find them crawling on my 10 month olds windows and on our ceiling in the house we just moved into. I believe there is a spiritual connection with them and it makes me feel safe when they are around.
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Hi Chrissy, Thanks for coming by here and sharing. There are so very many people who speak about having a lady bug on their shoulder and for an extended period of time. It sounds as though your father has found a way to let you know his spirit is always there for you. My condolences on the loss of your dad – The void is so deep and yet knowing he is there so calming. The connections are too hard to miss!
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Hi, I’m glad I found your blog. YES, I do believe they’re connected. In my recent years full of difficult times, lady beetles always seem to come to me. I like to save them from drowning in the pool or spider webs when I can, and I always feel repaid in a karmic sense. Good things follow after my encounter with lady bugs, and they come in moments where I need the most reassurance. I don’t know what it is, I cannot explain in, but as you indicate in your writing and experiences of your friend, there must be some spiritual connection. Being a very spiritually connected person, upon the death of my dog he appeared in my dream. Upon the near death of my bird, I felt her calling me and held her in my arms as she died. Upon the death of my Grandmother I was overseas but felt I needed to call her to see her. I was sad that I didn’t manage to. Upon a near death experience myself, I felt I needed to leave things ordered in my life for I may not return. Lady bugs always come to me in mass with this type of moment. I mean that I will find them coming to me in large numbers daily for a phase of time. It is absolutely amazing. I love them. Thanks for your blog. Hope my experiences add to a connection with someone else’s experiences out there too. xoxo
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Hi Roya, Actually your mentioning of saving their lives in the swimming pool resonates very strongly with me. I haven’t written any of my personal experiences so far but your response here has prompted mine, and I thank you for the reminder as it puts a smile on my face this morning.
I was feeling particularly down, missing my family so much. I decided to drown my sorrows in the pool and then I saw one and saved its life, placing the lady bug on the side cement. I then spotted the next one and did the same. At that point, I had broken out of my funk and swam to the other end wonder where the other two were (spirits of my immediate family) and calling out. Sure enough two more came into view and I was able to place them all together. It was a very touching and telling moment.
It is so reassuring to recognise their presence isn’t it? Thank you so much for coming by and sharing your experiences. The connections here are only parts of the whole connection when it comes to ladybugs!
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I too have been looking for the meanings of seeing LadyBirds aswell and i have had something happen to me over the past 10 days.My black labrador died last tuesday and i had had him for 14 years and was my best friend and constant companion due to my ill health over this time.Im grieving so much for him.My dog was buried at a beautiful pet cemetary and his grave is right next to a lovely gravel path leading through trees and bushes.Id been and taken a cute wooden lady bird(which wasnt new and had been at my home for a long time mixed in with some dried flowers)on a stick to put in with his flowers on the grave.On standing at the side of his grave i just happened to turn round and in a broken thorny snapped hollow twig there was a lady bird hiding in the end of it sheltering from the rain.I just Knew i was meant to see it and knew my dog was with me in spirit.I took a picture straight away of it and people thought it was amazing what happened.A few other things have happened also unrelated to lady birds.A book fell off my bookshelf for no reason and thought nothing of it and when i went to put it back in its place.. There lined up was 3 books about black labradors.I very much believe he will never leave me and can feel him following me if im walking somewhere.I know hes just letting me know his essence is still here with me.
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I call them LadyBirds because im from the United Kingdom and we call them by that name over here so sorry for the confusion for not calling them LadyBugs guys if ive confused you hehe
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First let my give my condolences for the loss of your best friend. Dogs, especially Labs are so loyal and expect so little in return for their undying devotion. I knew about the term LadyBirds being used in the UK and I believe there are other names from different countries but the one thing that is common is their presence when we need it most. The signs you were given were not to be missed – so smart to have taken a photo as a reminder of it.
Books falling, paintings falling and other random objects always give me shivers. Yes, there is a presence and it could very well be your black lab. I suppose he is not ready to move very far away from you just yet!
Thanks so much for your story Grace. It always warms my heart and gives me faith to hear about the spirituality of the lady bug birds 🙂
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10+ years ago i lost a pregnancy that had no been planned to begin with. After the loss I asked God for a sign that it would all be ok, that my baby was with him….With in hours i was visited by a Ladybug that would not leave my side. As the years have gone by ladybugs visit when i am having a tough time. On the De date of the baby I was n Miami and i I said if i see a lady bug in January in Miami i would flip……a few hours later a girl in a ladybug outfit came up to me to hand me a flyer……its been 10 years and tonight as I cried over the birth of my ex boyfriends new baby (father of the baby I lost)……a song came on the tv about ladybugs. There has to be something, I knwo it.
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Oh Danielle, What a sensitive soul you are. There is no doubt that you and your ladybugs are not a fluke. It is so mind blowing that a woman in a ladybug outfit gave you the sign you were searching for. I have shivers. Wishing you peace always. Thanks so much for sharing such a personal story.
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I love ladybugs! Never really paused to take the time to think about it but some life events along with a connection to the ladybug made me see their beauty & significance! My Mom presented a tiny little book to me she had gotten me from the bookstore. It was cute, had a ladybug on the front cover with just blank pages to write on. I threw it in my purse. I didn’t really know what I was going to use it for and I never wrote in it for a very long time. Then one day I found myself feeling really down, unhappy with my situation & I got the book out and wrote in it! I just expressed my feelings & at the end I wrote: I need to get closer to God! After that I put the book away went to my Uncles to visit & we got into a convo about God! I couldn’t believe what I was hearing right after I had wrote this! I told him what I had wrote and had my son bring the book over to show him & his wife. After that I ask my Mom about the book & she told me she had wanted to buy it for me and on the particular day she didn’t have enough $ on her. She said she felt an urgency to go back & get it and was so scared it would be gone but luckily it wasn’t! After what I wrote & the conversation I had … I slowly turned my life back to God! After my experience my Mom & I became interested in the ladybugs meaning and we were amazed at the things we found … it fit perfect! Now ladybugs show up to me randomly everywhere. For instance I had a very close encounter with about a 6 ft long water moccasian in my house. Such a close encounter that I stepped on it & it slithered away. Luckily it was the tail & not the other way around. We have a pond in our backyard that I despise & I was out working by the pond trying to take care of weeds and I just felt a sense of danger I guess you would say and suddenly I started seeing ladybugs everywhere on the weeds that grew up by the pond! Its like they were letting me know it was okay. At least thats how it made me feel anyway 🙂 Oddly enough I just opened that little ladybug book yesterday evening for the first time in a long time and re read all that I have wrote in it! Then I came across this… this morning! My ladybug experiences may be more subtle than others but they are definitely noticeable & heart felt ❤
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Thanks so much for sharing your love of the lady bugs in your life. You obviously have formed a wonderful, spiritual connection and have grown to count on the sightings as signs making you more aware of the moment you are in. Aren’t mothers the all knowing ones? 🙂
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For sure! 😉 just gotta follow your heart & intuition ❤
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I had an amazing, magical somewhat small miracle occur today that I thought to share with you.
Before I say what happened today I’ll backtrack first to say that for the last year or so, I’ve noticed ladybugs seem to be attracted to me. One at a time, they would often land on me. I know this happens to everyone, but it’s seemed to happen to me a lot more than I’m used to. The person I’ve been spending time with has seen this and agrees, and has not seemed to attract the ladybugs even when spending so much time right along side of me. It’s been so regular, that when I feel something landing on the back of my neck, I assume it’s a ladybug and gently take it off and usually don’t swat at them or hurt them. One of these ladybugs was a very cool inverted color scheme; mostly black with red spots. A few weeks ago, I was wearing a golden brown colored shirt, and a golden brown colored lady bug matching the shirt landed on me and wouldn’t get off. It stayed on me for hours as I went up and down the street I was on, going into stores and out. It stayed with me all the way home, where I took my shirt off and placed it ladybug side up near an open window if it wanted to leave. It stayed for at least a day.
So, today I checked a potted banana plant I have next to the window in my bedroom to see that it had several tiny little mites on the leaves. I remembered reading that ladybugs are used by farmers to combat such things by introducing the ladybugs to eat the mites. I said that it would be good if I got some ladybugs to come and eat the mites, and thought that I might take a jar with me and go walking outside in case a ladybug landed on me I could bring it home and put it on my banana plant. It was then that a swarm of ladybugs descended on my apartment building, focusing on the window where my banana plant is. Within the minute there were about 20 or more ladybugs right on the inside of the correct window, coming in and around the banana plant. I could see out the other windows a number of ladybugs flying around outside of the building, but they weren’t coming to the other windows of our apartment on the seventh floor. Rather they seemed to know which window to go and find my mite infested banana plant that I had just wished for ladybugs to come and help. How magical is that? We have never had more than one at a time before. And now they were all over, coming to the correct window with the mite infested plant I had just wished for ladybugs to help with.
I’ve lived in this building for about two years and the neighborhood for years and never seen a swarm of ladybugs like this before. It seems so magical I had to share this with you.
I left my apartment with the ladybugs still collecting around the open window near the banana plant and when I returned there was a notice near the elevator at our building about how a lot of ladybugs have descended on our building but not to worry they seem to be harmless. So I guess other people noticed them too.
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This story is as you say so magical. It had me smiling and interested from beginning to end. Lucky you – they are also a sign of protection. Someone must be looking out for you! I have never ever seen a swam but as you mention, I too wouldn’t want to harm one. I have one right now sitting outside my patio door and he has been there ever since my mother-in-laws funeral. Some may call that a coincidence but I do take it as a sign of her spirit because I know the spirit lingers for a while.
Thank You so much for sharing. I am thrilled you found my blog so that you could share your story.
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I am so glad I found this thread! My ex-husband (father of my children) just recently passed on July 27th. Sadly he took his life from depression over life events that he encountered after battling a heroin addiction.I have had a very hard time with this as he was the love of my life. I cared deeply for him but could not help him. Prior to the heroin addiction he was addicted to prescription opiates which then led him to the heroin. After his passing I was having a hard time coping and blamed myself. I felt a lot of guilt for not sticking with him to the bitter end and still do. The week after his funeral two days in a row a bird flew next to the drivers side window of my car briefly as I was driving on the interstate and then flew up and away quickly. A week later I confided in my boss of how I was struggling with where he was and that he was ok, and that I would see him again some day. That next Friday morning my boss presented me with a book called “The Shack”. A fiction book about grief. That same afternoon I went to pick my daughter up from school because she had a half day. I got into the car and felt something on my head. I touched my head and an ladybug fell off my head onto my arm. I was headed to the funeral home to pick up death certificates and it rode with me the whole time. I tried to release it and it would not go when I reached my destination. I pushed it onto a tree at the funeral home and it flew away. Later that night me and my boys went to pick up their fathers belonging from the police station (items that were taken as evidence). We got home and I told my boys about the ladybug incident. My son then pointed out that on the book cover my boss gave me there was a tiny picture of a ladybug. I thought that to be extremely ironic. Three days later I was on the phone with a friend talking about my ex-husband and still having a hard time. I just pulled up in the parking lot at work and another ladybug showed up on my windshield of my car. Two days later I was having another morning of grief. I was crying all the way to work. I got out of my car and a huge dragonfly swooped down in front of me and just fluttered there. It looked as if it were staring at me, then flew away. Five days later my boyfriend bought me a car that was always my dream car. The car that my ex-husband and I always wanted. We actually named our daughter after this car. It was bittersweet. I cried as I was driving it for the first time. I went to my best friends house and picked her up for a ride. It was dark already. As we pulled up back at her house there was another ladybug on the dash of the car. It road all the way home on my lap. One week later my daughter was getting ready to get into the shower and she yelled to me. I came in and there was a ladybug on the shower curtain. I feel that these are all signs that he is with us still and he is watching over us. The last incident happened on September 1st. I have since been feeling better but still have my days. I feel very blessed and hope that he continues to give us comfort.
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Dear Stephanie, Thank you so much for sharing your story. As you felt some relief and some questions answered so will others who end up here. By telling the miracle of the lady bug you experienced you have surely helped many.
You have my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband and my complete understanding of how you found it impossible to help in spite of the desire to do so. Addiction is a powerful demon. That addiction though is now by the way-side as your children’s father tries multiple times to inject warmth into both their and your life. He is able to communicate that which he was unable to before his death. I am so pleased you find comfort from his spiritual presence. He is simply making up for lost time. Blessings your way. Your future awaits with no guilt or sorrow to bind you.
Thanks again for your beautiful story.
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It’s so irionc that I my best friend/room mate pointed out a lady bug on our ceiling in our house just yeasterday… 2 days after finding out that a close friend of mind had suddenly passed away last weekend…. I had found out about his passing the day of the funeral after it was over. And for the last two days have been so hurt and confused I had just spoke to Him the day before his passing… Any how I found it odd when my grandmother passed away last year the day after her funeral there in fact was a lady bug on the wall at her house we all thought it was a sign from her… Cause it’s very rare u see lady bugs in NY…. Almost never…. I truly believe that was him trying to send me a sign to stop worrying my self and don’t feel any guilt about missing the funeral. But I truly believe our loved ones send those signs.
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Hi Laytoya, Welcome to a place that believes the same as you do. A sign is only a sign when it is noted. You are blessed to have a visit from your departed friend – how you interpret it is personal as to your relationship. Missing the funeral was not your doing. Life had something else in mind. Sorry to know about your loss.
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Thank you so much and thank you for this blog I was just breaking down reading it but It really just mad me feel so much better…. And I’m greatuful to be reassured that these signs and visits is much need to help with this pain and grieve. So thank u and good luck on everything
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I have a wonderful connection to ladybugs…my late Mom. She saw them congregating outside of her window a short time just before she passed. She had much to share about ladybugs…some of her final words to me. I will share the story but not in a comment box. Partly because it deserves a proper place, and partly because I’m tearing up and can’t see the screen to write at length for now. :’) You see, Mom speaks in ladybugs… so even your post was a Divine message from her.
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I have no doubt of the connection this post has to your dear Mom. Thanks so much for coming by. Please let this post always serve as a reminder of her spiritual presence in you. Lovely to meet you 🙂
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I want to share my ladybug experience with you all, so here goes… My brother in law was murdered on January 5, 2012. It really hit the family hard and we are just know accepting it. It was really hard considering the family is spread across the US. My mother in law went to stay in California for a few months to comfort her son. A few months pasted and we decided she should come visit my husband for sometime as well. She flew and had layovers at several major cities. We picked her up and she stayed with us for a few weeks. After she left, we had a friend stay for a few nights and he informed us he had been bitten and later found several bed bugs(we think hitched a ride on my mother in laws suitcase from the airport). This ended up draining the life out of me. With everything that had happened that year (my grandfather got very sick as well) I had enough on my plate and now this? I know some of you may laugh, but after researching on how to get rid of them and realizing it wasn’t easy made everything harder. I had a exterminator come out and it was going to cost well over a grand. Something we couldn’t afford since we had to fix one of our vehicles. I self treated but felt that wasn’t going to help. I was at the end of my rope and helpless until one night I was so overwhelmed with everything going on, I dropped to my knees and prayed and cried like I never had before. Not too long after that I started noticing ladybugs in my bedroom. Every morning when I got up I would see a few. One night a ladybug didn’t move from above our heads on the ceiling over the bed. I started noticing a few in the kitchen and eventually a few in the guest room my mother in law stayed in( where we found the bugs) some mornings I would wake up and not see any and would hope they would come back and sure enough I would see one right then. I never killed them and let them be. I knew deep down it was a sign from God saying don’t worry, I have everything under control. I thought it was odd because of all the year I have lived here I have never seen one and it was in the dead winter. I ended up looking up meanings and that reassured me that God was saying everything is gonna be ok. I never really thought about or even really liked ladybugs until then. It gave me such great peace and I have yet to see one of those bed bugs in over 6 months. I truly believe that ladybugs are a sign from above. Thanks for taking the time to read my story. God bless.
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Sese – What a lot of trauma you had. The pile of emotions was so high. No one ever thinks that a murder will come to their family. I can not imagine the pain it caused. Yes, the ladybugs were no doubt a gift of assurance. I do hope all is well in your heart and in your home now. Thanks so much for sharing this story. Welcome
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I have had several experiences since I arrived to housesit a friend’s place in upstate NY this winter and ladybugs are throughout the house which I thought odd in winter and the cold. I am in an intense change of life moment…divorce, moving from Europe back to the US, searching for a new job or change of profession, father dying. Not only have I seen the ladybugs in this house which I have read are symbols of new opportunities, renewal, “let go, leg God” approach to releasing worries and looking forward with optimism.
Also a few days before the Winter Solstice, I started seeing lights and figures out in the gardens (25 acres property). These sightings culminated into two nights of observing what seems to have been some sort of ceremonies filled with illuminations and visits by ethereal figures in the house and in the garden, including human-like and animal figures. Given the timing and the “lights” I am coupling both as messages that I am entering a new phase and a positive phase in life. (I would like to find more resources to discuss the images I saw though)
Ladybugs are from our plane but the others are from a different plane and I was given an unique experience to observe them?
To add to it all, I have found on three occasions in the house concrete examples of some entity being within the house. All experiences have been benign or positive…none threatening or malicious.
(Am I situated near some sort of energy zone? The house is next to a river and waterfalls in a area rich in fossils)
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How very intriguing. I can`t imagine the reason for these sightings but they have certainly had a positive effect on your own outlook regarding new beginnings. You must have a knack (sense) to tune into your environment and the ability to read signs from the Universe. I am thinking another type of person may have missed the event(s) entirely. Overall, I have found very little concrete information about Lady Bugs and Spirituality but have, to date five testaments, one of which I witnessed myself.
Sometimes answers are elusive, as in your case. The end result seems to be the best answer.
Thanks so much Ed for sharing. If I have enough interest and stories, I would like to keep you in mind for the chronicles. Hopefully I will be able to reach you through your avatar here.
Namaste,
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Thank you. I am continuing my search for understanding all these events. I am definitely someone who believes in “Alchemist” moments…read the signs and omens around oneself. As I find more information about the Solstice events and maybe how also the ladybugs underscore what God/Universe is showing me, I will share.
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Ed – I know who you are now and how to get hold of you 🙂 That is assuming you have a lovely cat. These words can only belong to one person I know of. Heart.
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Leslie, No I don’t have a cat. I am a dog person. I have a Shiba Inu.
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In that case email me so that I can reach you again 😀 ty
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We call them ladybirds in the UK, beautiful little creatures with an air of mystery!
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I didn’t knew they’re called Lady Bug. Love them! Actually I saw one of them a few weeks ago e since that time I’ve been drawing mandalas. Jung said that drawing mandalas was good to solve internal conflict 🙂
In portuguese we call it “joaninha” who is also a short feminine portuguese name: Joana.
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Telma – I wish we had more time together in Turkey! Mandalas are meant to ease the mind such a way that chattering thoughts cease, adding a more philosophic or spiritual essence which is supposed to take you to higher consciousness or awareness. I believe the JOANINHA had something to do with your drawing and colouring of mandalas. Hugs your way across the miles xox Lesley
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Lesley, Great idea. Although I haven’t had any spiritual encounters with ladybugs, I’m sure you’ll get some great stories. Don’t forget to frequent other writer’s boards to find people to contribute. And once they do, you’ll need to promise to pay them after your anthology is published! Good luck. Ellie http://www.themuseisworking.com
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Thanks for the support and advice Ellie- I have looked into anthologies and spoken to a couple of editors and they echo the same. In the meantime keep your eyes on the lookout for those lovely spirits!
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Kimmy – I go visit your blog often 🙂 Please feel free to leave your address for others to visit too… It is a good habit to get into.
This response touched my heart in the same way my friend’s stories did. Yes there is something to be said for those two beauties helping you extract your pain. Thankd you for taking the time to share your story ~ Hugs girlie, Lesley
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You know, I never really made the connection till I read this. I have had several instances of lady bug occurrences in my most fragile times of need. It is so crazy that you posted this because the other day I was writing a much needed poem of letting go. I was struggling so hard with what to do with my pain as I was told by my family I was not to blog about what was going on because it involved someone in my family that hurt me terribly when I was a child. I decided to work outside that day (like on so many other days when I need spiritual guidance) and I noticed that through my tears there were two ladybugs (one male one female) that kept making it a point to crawl across my computer screen, my keyboard, and eventually on to my hands. At the moment I knew I needed these little bugs to help distract me from the horror scenes in my brain. Just like that I decided that I was going to write about my pain in the form of poetry. I had never tried poetry but I thought to myself “what a better way to express myself where I don’t have to explain who what or why or worry about anyone putting two and two together” so for the moments that the ladybugs were by my side I had the courage to pour my heart out in a way that I had never experienced before. It seemed that through my tears and prayers God had sent me two fellow travelers to help me on my rough part of my journey. I never thought about it much till now but I believe that they were there for a reason. My Grandfather who knew me and my struggles all too well recently passed away and I believe that male ladybug was him. My best friend and confidant passed away a few years ago from a horrible battle with ALS and she was one who knew my story. I fully believe that the female ladybug was her. God sure works in mysterious ways and it amazes me every day the way he works miracles in my life. Of course, being the chick that cries at a hallmark commercial, I am crying right now. No worries, they are tears of joy. I am in awe of how wonderful God is. I am so thankful for this post because just when I thought I was battling alone, I was wrong. I was sent two special fellow travelers to help me know that I was never alone. This post gives me much hope and much needed peace that I do not have to go through this journey alone. God will always send me helpers, whether it be in the form of a human ( like yourself), a ladybug, or a swarm of butterflies (that’s another story fo another day) and because of this it strengthens me and gives me the will to carry on. Thank you for making me take a much needed second look at the day I learned to use poetry to get out the pain that I am not supposed to talk about. This post holds a very special place in my heart and I thank you. I hope you have a marvelous weekend!
Much love, abundant blessings, and thanks,
Kimmy
http://www.withoutalabel.me
(sorry for always posting my blog address on my comments it is just that it is not connected to my WordPress account and I want to make sure you have it =D)
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stunning story Kimberley! Thank you for sharing it with us.
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