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Ellen McCarty

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My 2 1/2 year old son was jumping on my bed with me on it and jumped on my back in the area of my kidneys. I stopped him to explain the dangers, adding that someone could be hurt so badly, they would have to go to the hospital.

He frowned and looked thoughtful then said, "Mom, you really would have been hurt if you got hit in the head with a surfboard like me--and I couldn't find my way out of the water--and now, I'm a LITTLE boy."

I asked him some questions and got some further details before he got frustrated and ended the conversation.

He said he was a SURFER (not a swimmer) and his tone of voice was rather indignent. He said he was a BIG boy then, and shook his head as he repeated that he "just couldn't get out of the water." I asked if he remembered where he lived and he said "wowee" then "owee" then got frustrated and said he couldn't say it. I asked if he had the same name then and he said, "Mo-om (like come on Mom!), my name was different" and when I asked what it was his demeaner shifted quickly and he dismissed the conversation saying "I don't remember now."

my son is now 4 1/2. He has spoken about the event from time to time unprovoked over the past 2 years. About 6 months ago, he was with me at the chiropractor and began to tell the doctor about his life as a surfer. He just started sharing it (very matter-of-fact again) and spoke about the size of his board (long, I believe) and pointed where the board hit him, and how good he was doing surfing. The chiropractor asked if he remembered anything else, like smells...his response was to laugh and say "Dr. P! I remember the smells of the ocean...but my board didn't smell!"

He also says things to me like.."Mom, tell me again...why am I so little again?"

I tell him this is a new life and he gets to grow all over again! I also remind him...Life is supposed to be fun!
 
Welcome Ellen,

Could he have been saying Maui? It would be interesting to do a search for surfing death there and see what comes up.

Fascinating experience. I hope you keep us posted!
 
Deborah,

I attempted an internet search of Maui (my thoughts too) and found mostly statistics (no details). If anyone knows of a site to access or maybe better search engines, I'd be interested in trying again!

It's nice to have this place to chat!
 
I came across this site - Maui Weekly that might have something in their archives at the bottom of the page. It suggests the dangers of Maui waters and roads and names a few hospitals that you could contact for information perhaps.
 
It has been said that you should write all this stuff down to better assess your kid's past life details. That is a really interesting story. Is there any more to his story?

Maui is famous for its humongous waves. 20 to 30 footers. If someone is not an experienced surfer or swimmer it can be very dangerous, even deadly. Sometimes on high surf days swimming is not even allowed. I've never been there; I've just read about it.
 
Thank you for all the interaction about this. I will check out that site and keep you updated.

There is not much more to the story so far, although I did just read something about children's phobias or repeated complaints of pain---my son was very afraid of water, the tub was a fearful experience for him until he was about 3; and he does complain of headaches recently that seem not to be related to fever, cold or any other symptoms, they also seem to pass quickly.

I believe I may have written something down about his story to me back when he shared it. I'll look and see--might be interesting to see if I forgot anything.

Enjoying this interaction!
 
It is very nice to meet you Ellen. I hope you enjoy the space and I am looking forward to your updates and future posts. I will look for you too and see if I can find anything. Have a great night!
 
Wow~ that reminded me of more that my son has shared. His uncle opened a beer and my son's head spun toward the sound quickly--he had a smile on his face and he turned to me and said "I used to drink beer, too Mom, when I was older." His expression was like he was enjoying a memory.

Really fun stuff. I'll stick to California and check out the local history. I really appreciate all the input!
 
I have to agree that the accident probably happened close to you. My child's pl memories mostly occurred in the same town where we now live!
 
Does your son tell any more details of this life? He surfed, drank beer, is there anything else? I dont think you should pump him for info. But maybe he could tell more.
 
Ellen, listen to what your son says...document it, research it. Let him tell you - when - where and with who. :)
 
This has been way more than I expected. I have never done a forum or chat about anything.

Thank you everyone for your input and I will keep updating as I hear or remember more.

I truly appreciate the dynamic of this forum. I appreciate the opinions of members as well as the integrity of those veterans/?administrators of the site. It is all very valuable, indeed.

My son has said alot of general things like "you wern't my Mother then" and "tell me again Mom, why am I so small?" He is very verbal and intuitive. He was 22 months old when he suddenly insisted to his father that they wake me from a nap. He was so insistent that his father woke me. I was 7 months pregnant and woke up hemmorhaging. He saved both my life and our daughter's in that moment. By the way, she's 2 1/2 and tells me all the time we are "girlfriends, huh mommy. you and me, we're girlfriends."

Don't you just love the pure connection of children.
 
^ What else does he tell you about his life as a surfer? Does he talk about what his name was...then it might be easier to do research on him. Does he talk about whether he was in high school or college when he died? Does he talk about the music of the times, cuz that can help you locate the time period he lived in...does he come alive and more energetic when certain songs come on the radio? does he mention certain styles like how long ppl wore their hair etc?
 
HI Ellen,

Have you read Carol's books? Either one? It might help you as you go along. In the book section we have a link that will take you directly to Amazon.com.

That was amazing about your son telling you husband to wake you up. Awesome experience. Children are so open and receptive.
 
Originally posted by Obie
Usually most ppl who are involved with surfing and the like in california grow accostomed to the weather and atmosphere of california and would not choose to live anywhere else.
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I think it would depend on a person's own experience in the state. If they went through a traumatic experience and it made them very afraid to even be near California, they might choose to live their next life as far away as they could get.

But, I suppose if a person was a surfer, they might choose California weather over cooler weather in the northern states or Canada.



This is an interesting story. It would be interesting if there was a case on a surfer dying in California. Keep us updated. :)
 
Indeed, an excellent thread. This does tie in with the Indian reincarnation reports - children being re-born close to where they died...

Hate to get ticked off here like Obie, but this does beg the questions -

1) Are past life memories fresher and more vivid among those who died young in their PL?

2) Is there any co-relation between dying young and being reborn near to the place of your PL existence/death?

Michal
 
Ellen does your son have any birthmarks or any marks at all at the place that he says he got hit? And has his past life stories faded out or lessened since the time he started telling you? This story is very interesting, I would like to hear more :laugh:
 
That is very interesting, it is not typical for two year olds to know that many details about surfing or to know that you can die from being hit in the head. and relating owwe to Maui is kind of hard to be as skeptical about. My neice has never mentioned anything about thinking she has had past lives, but she almost has a startling knowledge about catholic priests, the layout of old churches, that statues that symbolize religion are supposed to be honored or used as inspiration while praying, during pretend play, she would place certain characters in different rooms of her play sets and say in a serious voice that no one was allowed to go in the rooms with the statues as if that symbolized something. She seems to have a knowledge of religious ceremonies held to honor kings and royalty.
 
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