Embracing the Spirits: True Stories of My Encounters With the Other Side by Barbara Parks
Authors: Barbara Parks
Tags: supernatural, Body; Mind & Spirit, on vacation, personal journey of gradually accepting and embracing the clairvoyant gifts that allow her to see spirits. She shares dramatic and heartwarming stories of interacting with spirits who turn up everywhere: at home, Traumatized by vicious poltergeist attacks that lasted five years, she receives a miraculous visit from him. This joyous experience marks her first step toward healing—and opening up to spirit world.In the Presence of Spirits chronicles Barbara’s uplifting, Barbara Parks never imagined that her deep-rooted fear of ghosts would disappear. A momentous turning point occurs when, still mourning the sudden death of a beloved friend, these amazing true tales are convincing reminders that our loved ones are never far away., and accompanying her patients. From the departed uncle that protects Barbara’s young children from grave injury to the child spirits who bring comfort to their parents
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everything darlings, I’ve really loved meeting
you! Can you make a noise for me to say goodbye?”
A noise came from the ceiling immediately after I’d asked .
Crack!
“Again?”
Crack!
“I know you don’t want to cross over, but can I at least
bring my friend, Paula to come and talk to you?”
I waited for a sign.
“If you’d like me to come back with Paula, please make
another noise …”
CRACK!
I could barely contain my happiness as I promised that I’d
be back. And as a final request, I asked for one last photo.
“Please give me a last little sign,” I asked. “Just one more
photo before I go …”
I pointed the camera towards the fireplace where we first
met, with no doubt at all that the boys were close by. And as
much as I expected to see them in the photo, I was overcome
with emotion to see their shining orbs.
100 The Boys
I felt a wrench as I walked out of the schoolroom. And just
as I reached the doorway, I turned towards the emptiness, sur-
prising myself by the words which flew from my mouth.
“I love you!” I called out. “I promise I’ll be back!”
As I ran inside for a final farewell, I asked the boys to
show themselves one last time. With one quick snap,
there they were; sitting on the floor in front of the lounge.
As we pulled out of the long, dusty driveway, I had no
doubt whatsoever that the boys and I would meet again. And I
just couldn’t wait to introduce them to Paula
chapter thirteen
H a u n t e d T h e a t e r s
Three months after the investigation in Carinup, I was lucky
enough to have another opportunity to attend a ghost hunt
with Tony G. The evening was arranged by a reporter from
the West Australian newspaper, Matilda. I had met Matilda
a couple of months earlier, when she came to interview me
about the poltergeist encounter in Carinup. That meeting set
into motion several encounters with Matilda’s father, Matt,
who passed away five years earlier. As such Matilda and my
friendship was fast-tracked, we bonded much more quickly
than new friends usually would. Now here we were, ready to
initiate contact with the spirit realms once again.
Completing the investigative team were Tony’s business
manager, Glenda, my husband Stuart and Matilda’s friend Elea-
nor.
Matilda selected two locations for the investigation, both
old theatres with reports of paranormal activity. It is thought that theatres commonly attract ghostly energies, as the ghosts 101
102 Haunted Theaters
thrive on the bustling atmosphere and the steady influx of
patrons. It’s also thought that those who were passionate
about their theatrical pursuits in life, continue to nurture this passion after death. As such, old actors and theatre buffs often choose to remain in the environment which gave them so
much joy.
We met at the Garrick Theatre just as it was getting dark
and were greeted by the president and two young committee
members. They proceeded to tell us about some of the strange
occurrences which seem to frequent the theatre. They were
convinced that it was haunted; possibly due to the fact that one of the star actors had suffered a heart attack and died on the stage several years ago. Their account gained all the more credibility as I photographed the stage; a large orb hovered above one of the young men’s head’s as he spoke of their suspicions.
In accordance with Tony’s usual approach to investigat-
ing a haunting, he set off to scope the building and gauge the energy in each room. He returned some minutes later, confirming that there were numerous entities lingering towards
the rear of the building. Since Matilda would be reporting on the evening’s events in the newspaper, Tony invited her backstage. Her voice-recorder and camera were primed, ready to
capture any evidence of paranormal phenomena.
It was a good twenty minutes later that we heard loud
footsteps, as Matilda hurried back to the front of the stage. She was flushed and
you! Can you make a noise for me to say goodbye?”
A noise came from the ceiling immediately after I’d asked .
Crack!
“Again?”
Crack!
“I know you don’t want to cross over, but can I at least
bring my friend, Paula to come and talk to you?”
I waited for a sign.
“If you’d like me to come back with Paula, please make
another noise …”
CRACK!
I could barely contain my happiness as I promised that I’d
be back. And as a final request, I asked for one last photo.
“Please give me a last little sign,” I asked. “Just one more
photo before I go …”
I pointed the camera towards the fireplace where we first
met, with no doubt at all that the boys were close by. And as
much as I expected to see them in the photo, I was overcome
with emotion to see their shining orbs.
100 The Boys
I felt a wrench as I walked out of the schoolroom. And just
as I reached the doorway, I turned towards the emptiness, sur-
prising myself by the words which flew from my mouth.
“I love you!” I called out. “I promise I’ll be back!”
As I ran inside for a final farewell, I asked the boys to
show themselves one last time. With one quick snap,
there they were; sitting on the floor in front of the lounge.
As we pulled out of the long, dusty driveway, I had no
doubt whatsoever that the boys and I would meet again. And I
just couldn’t wait to introduce them to Paula
chapter thirteen
H a u n t e d T h e a t e r s
Three months after the investigation in Carinup, I was lucky
enough to have another opportunity to attend a ghost hunt
with Tony G. The evening was arranged by a reporter from
the West Australian newspaper, Matilda. I had met Matilda
a couple of months earlier, when she came to interview me
about the poltergeist encounter in Carinup. That meeting set
into motion several encounters with Matilda’s father, Matt,
who passed away five years earlier. As such Matilda and my
friendship was fast-tracked, we bonded much more quickly
than new friends usually would. Now here we were, ready to
initiate contact with the spirit realms once again.
Completing the investigative team were Tony’s business
manager, Glenda, my husband Stuart and Matilda’s friend Elea-
nor.
Matilda selected two locations for the investigation, both
old theatres with reports of paranormal activity. It is thought that theatres commonly attract ghostly energies, as the ghosts 101
102 Haunted Theaters
thrive on the bustling atmosphere and the steady influx of
patrons. It’s also thought that those who were passionate
about their theatrical pursuits in life, continue to nurture this passion after death. As such, old actors and theatre buffs often choose to remain in the environment which gave them so
much joy.
We met at the Garrick Theatre just as it was getting dark
and were greeted by the president and two young committee
members. They proceeded to tell us about some of the strange
occurrences which seem to frequent the theatre. They were
convinced that it was haunted; possibly due to the fact that one of the star actors had suffered a heart attack and died on the stage several years ago. Their account gained all the more credibility as I photographed the stage; a large orb hovered above one of the young men’s head’s as he spoke of their suspicions.
In accordance with Tony’s usual approach to investigat-
ing a haunting, he set off to scope the building and gauge the energy in each room. He returned some minutes later, confirming that there were numerous entities lingering towards
the rear of the building. Since Matilda would be reporting on the evening’s events in the newspaper, Tony invited her backstage. Her voice-recorder and camera were primed, ready to
capture any evidence of paranormal phenomena.
It was a good twenty minutes later that we heard loud
footsteps, as Matilda hurried back to the front of the stage. She was flushed and
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