I am posting this here, because I don't know just yet

[murielm99]

what to make of this wonderful coincidence. Is it just coincidence?

We have lived in our home for thirty-one years. We were strangers in the community when we purchased this wonderful old farmhouse with three acres. We raised our family here, and are now a part of the community.

The old gentleman who sold the house to us once farmed the ninety acres that used to be part of the property. He was born in this house, and was the youngest of six children. Although the house was built about 1890, we are only the second family ever to own it.

Mr. D. was a good Democrat. He was pleased to learn that we are Democrats, because it means that no Republican has ever lived in his family home.

When I would visit him in the nursing home, he used to tell me stories about the area. He never told me any stories about the house. I am sure it broke his heart to leave it. He had no children, and died at 91. I thought his only relative was a nephew.

I went to a nearby county for a Democratic dinner and fundraiser. When the first vice-chairman spoke, she told a little story about visiting her uncle at his farm home when she was small. She talked about the house, the farm, and the beloved uncle who taught her to be a good Democrat.

When she identified the location and the name of the man, I just about jumped out of my chair. She was talking about Mr. D. and my house!

We talked for awhile about things. I will see her again, probably at her county's summer picnic.

I would never have met this woman if I hadn't become active in county Democratic politics. And the dinner was about an hour away, near the Iowa border. I didn't have to go. It was a courtesy to another Democratic chairman who has been especially nice to me.

For some reason, I don't think this was just coincidence. I have the impression that this happened for a reason I don't yet understand.

[NuttyFluffers]

1. it could be a coincidence, but i don't believe in true randomness.

just an order more complex than our limited human understanding. so take that as you will.

i'd just run with the connection; sounds like there's mutual friendship and good works to be done together. always nice to find a sympathetic spirit. enjoy it while it lasts!
:hug:

[I Have A Dream]

2. I bet Mr. D. is smiling right now.

Perhaps Mr. D. began to view you as part of his family and wanted you to meet another member of his family that he loved. I at least like the thought of that. :)

What a wonderful gift you were given, muriel. Thank you for sharing this sweet story with us. :hug:

[Flying Dream Blues]

3. I agree with all of you, and have seen in my own life that

those in spirit will connect us to others they love. What a great story and I hope it is the beginning of a good connection. You sound like a wonderful person, Muriel, that anyone would be glad to know!
:hug: :hi:

[BlueIris]

4. Awwwww. That's a great story. nt

[southerncrone]

5. Everything happens for a reason. Recognizing it is so rare.

I think the true key to life is being able to recognize that fact & then being astute enough to put the pieces of the puzzle together as you proceed down the path of life. This is usually not a quick process & takes years of observation.

Cool story. Perhaps Mr. D wanted you two to meet, cuz we're all in this together! :grouphug:

[get the red out]

6. The Universe is up to something :D

Love that story. You never know what threads are twining out there and for what reasons. Sounds like it will be for a good reason, by the quality of your story. Beautiful stuff, just a nice heads up in my opinion.

Enjoy! Synchronisity is wonderful.