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mitch's avatar

Not by chance , In my case an accident .I answered an ad by a lady year and couple months ago .No I didn't want what she was selling , But saw her last name and asked if she new a Howie . She said yes thats my husband . I hadn't seen him in 40 years . Know we talk a lot . Small world . Great post Jane . hugs and peace

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Oh wow! That's cool how you reconnected again after 40 years

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mitch's avatar

Yes we did . it is very cool . thanks Jane

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Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

All I can say is that I am glad that our paths have crossed here on Substack. You are such a talented sweet writer.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

I’m so glad we have too, Kathleen! I enjoy your writing as well!

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Tracy Mansolillo's avatar

I have had many instances that were not by chance. Sometimes we don't see it right away, but when you step back you might understand the reason why.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

So true! Sometimes many years later it all makes sense

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Joan Stommen's avatar

Crossing paths over many years; eventually connecting because of someone in our lives. I believe it’s all meant to be as we need… are there when needed by others. That’s how it happened for me. Beautiful poem, Jane! 😊❤️

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks Joan! People do seem to be there at the right time and it's a gift for sure. Then sometimes we are connected by someone we barely know. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem. I'm happy you are here

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Preston's avatar

I can say with absolute certainty that I have on more than one occasion been there for someone at the right time. It happened fairly recently actually, and I wrote about it. It's a great feeling to be able to be there for someone!

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Jane Deegan's avatar

Oh wow! I'll have to check out your post. You can link here if you want.

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Preston's avatar

Can do!

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Nick Richards's avatar

I think about the thousands of random events that had to occur before I bumped into this stranger at the corner.

I mean, what are the odds?!

But I understand how life works, so I realize there was no meaning to that encounter, just two strangers crossing paths who will never meet again.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

I know, right. I have to wonder how much is chance. Then there are people that reappear at the right time it feels and I wonder is it all coincidence

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