Thanks to all of you who responded to the invitation to the overnight event on July 30th!  We sold out within just a couple of days.  Sign up for the mailing list or subscribe to the blog and I'll let you know when we have another one planned.

Another thank you to all of you who joined me on the Anniversary of the Murders!  Although the house was fairly quiet - we all had a great time and made some wonderful new friends.  A huge thank you to Jason and Michelle with Nightwatcher's Omaha.  They volunteered their time and equipment to give the entire group an opportunity to see the ins and outs of a paranormal investigation.

Although the spirits in the house seemed mostly interested in rolling balls and peeking out windows at those of us gathered in the barn - according to Jayden, a guest on the tour and clairvoyant and clairaudient, they had a lot to say to him.  I have to admit I was a little jealous that he seemed to be carrying on conversations with those the rest of us couldn't see!  While I have had tons of experiences with the spirits in the house - I truly crave the piece of mind that I believe would come quickly if I could simply see Sarah standing in the kitchen or hear the children speaking to me.

  Intuitive? Yes - I believe I am.  Capable of moving to the next level? sadly... probably not.  I believe in Villisca, I believe Sarah is a strong force in what happens there and often provides me with direction but I have yet to find the missing piece that erases all doubt.  It's a personal journey I suppose and one that brings me back month after month to the house and day after day to this ever growing website.

Speaking of personal journeys - I met a wonderful young woman several weeks ago who contacted me via email regarding a visit to the house.  Her name is Emily and she lives in the mountains of North Carolina.  Emily too has experienced a connection with Sarah and as we've compared notes - I've been mildly surprised to find some validation there.  Emily plans to travel to the house in late September and has given us her permission to post her story on the website. 

I've always believed that the mission of the house and the spirits there is to "heal" and Emily's story is one of healing.  Watch the website for "Emily's page" and please - if you have a similar story, send it to me!  I'd love to share it.

Have a happy and safe 4th of July,

Carol