A Touch of Heaven

The Lord gave me a gift. I did not know Kokum was sick. But I saw her before she died. In this vision I saw a really bright light. Then I saw my Kokum lying in bed. My aunties were around her. They were crying and praying over her. It was so clear I thought I was there. I kept seeing that vision in my head, hoping it wasn't true.

I knew in my heart that she was home.

Lisa McKay.

PS, Kokum is the Cree word for grandmother. 

Background Information

Do you believe in visions? Why or why not? Some people truly believe that they have seen visions, especially during stressful times.

Questions

1. Who is Kokum?

2. Why do you think Lisa didn't know that her Kokum was sick?

3. Who gave Lisa a gift?

4. What did she see first?

5. Why do you think the aunties were crying?

6. Do you think Lisa really saw her grandmother's last moments on this earth? Why or why not?

7. What is a vision?

8. What do you think Lisa means that she knew Kokum was home?

9. What nationality is Cree?