One of the joys in moving is how small the world seems when you find old friends in new places. I love how I can see God directing my path as I meet people at just the right time and place.
This happened to us when we moved to Colorado in 2015, I wrote about it here.
It’s happening again in Minnesota. Here are three examples:
One:
I told myself that when we got settled here, I would reward myself with a massage. Well, we are finally feeling settled and I found a massage therapist in my town and booked an appointment. Her last name is very unusual – yet familiar. I had friends in Tulsa, OK with the same last name. I looked this massage therapist up on social media – and realized that she had married into an amazing family I know in Tulsa. I knew her husband, her in-laws, aunts and uncles! It was so fun to meet her and catch up on the people we know in common. And the massage was great too!
Two:
I shared a while back about a group of ladies that I ‘randomly’ bumped into at a coffee shop right after moving here. (You can read about it by clicking here – scroll down to “River Valley Church”) Those ladies have become friends and have helped me get to know SO many others! They’ve welcomed me into their community and I’ve loved getting to know them.
Three:
I went to a woman’s conference recently. As we were walking in, I met and started chatting with a lady. I really connected with her and wanted to sit by her so we could continue talking – but I was with a large group – and I didn’t know any of the ladies very well, so I didn’t want to force myself into a seat next to her. However, it just happened that we DID get to sit next to each other and had time to chat some more. I loved hearing her story and the interesting things that have happened in her life. I asked if she’s ever written her story or had an outlet to share it and she responded, “Yes, I help run the TwinCitiesMomBlog.com and am a blogger.” Wow! I told her I had just begun writing for the Colorado Springs Mom Blog before I moved. This new friend and I exchanged numbers and I look forward to connecting with her in the future.
Are these three incidences RANDOM COINCIDENCES? I don’t think so!
The steps of good men are directed by the Lord. He delights in each step they take. Psalm 37:23 (The Living Bible)
These experiences have been added to my GRATITUDE list! When days are hard and I’m feeling lonely in my new place, I remember that slowly, doors will open and new friendships will form. I may find an old friend who becomes a new friend, and new friends who will eventually be old friends!
Do you have a story of “coincidence?” Share it in the comments section!
2 Comments
Barb Irwin
November 6, 2018 at 6:42 amWhen my family moved to Indianapolis in 1992, the only person I knew was Mom, who lived across the city. About a month in, I had a knock at the door and a neighbor down the block brought us cookies to welcome us to the neighborhood. She looked familiar, and while we talked, I found she was an acquaintance from years before. We became very good friends and are to this day. A “God-incidence” instead of a coincidence, thank You, Jesus!
Kathryn
November 6, 2018 at 8:24 amWow, thanks for sharing!