Has anyone else ever met someone in dream, and had an entire experience of falling in love, spending time with that person, and then having knowledge of them passing away?

I had something like this, recently, which was powerful enough for me to fully grieve upon waking. The recall was potent enough for me to feel the need to sit down and write as I could, almost as a memorial to the woman I met/came to know: Providing Comfort. There were a good number of details that I can still recall, but the entry provides enough of a framework for me to go back in memory and fill them in.

I discussed the dream with my mother, explaining not only how real it felt, but also how it might prove difficult having others understand how I could have all this happen, and have effect me so, in the span of 3 hours of sleep. I was wondering if others have come away with similar experiences.

As a side note, I think this is the proper place to put this post... still learning about the forums . Thanks to anyone who chimes in.