Linda wished her husband were still alive, even though it had been five years since his death. What she didn’t know was that Ivan was awakened from his heavenly slumber each time she thought this. “I’m here,” he would say, but she didn’t hear him.

Daughter Amy wished her mother wasn’t so sad. She missed her parents’ laughter and affection. Ivan felt his daughter’s depression, which added to his helplessness. He didn’t know what to do. He’d wanted to help the two women, but they didn’t hear his thoughts or feel his despair.