posted March 12, 2007 01:07 PM
Hello tuxedo meow 
I think the first dream is an indication that your grandmother is doing much work on the other side, and it could also be a reminder to you that life very much continues after physical death. Why this dream, now? I do not know.
The second dream could simply be a reflection of your thoughts and concerns about the death of your mother. Or it could be some sort of premonition, as you said, or preparation.
I can't say if it is a premonition, but there are certainly symbols which could lead one to think that, so I see what you mean. It could be that your father was there for comfort, and perhaps to begin to bridge the gap between here and the other side, or to make that connection for the sake of preparing you. A door is a transition symbol, and the back door being opened could suggest an unexpected, unwanted (to you) type of transition, one which you would rather not think much about. The number three is also related to change/transition (the three boys).
So, again, I see what you mean. At the least, these dreams reflect the subconscious workings of your mind as you contemplate this issue. More important than any of this is how you feel about it. How do you feel about the dream? What do you feel the content symbolizes?
