Happy Day!

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Monday and Tuesday have 'zoom zoom zoomed' by us! We have had a full plate and in the evenings, we have appreciatively and gratefully fallen into our bed. Have also been working out details re: the selling of our old apartment; and there is much to be done before next week's close.

Today is an 'extra special' day for Alan and I! Will share some tidbits; as well as giving you some bittids from past posts, to make it easier for you to refer to, if you wish.

"'ie'. July 23/08 post (Our Answer to Prayer) - "Today, am going to write a bittidz on 'Our Answer to Prayer'. You can refer to various tidbitz posts for background if you wish; ie 'Let it Go' Dec 3/07; June 10/08; and June 11/08. Perhaps, this will be of encouragement to you, or some others that you know".

"We met 6 years ago today; and it does not feel as if it has been six years. We met at my daughter's baseball game; here is a bittid of how things went.

The evening was a lovely warm summery night; I was some 15 minutes 'late'; and I was none too pleased about not being 'on time' to cheer her on, at the start of her game. Can not remember what caused the delay; suffice to say, I was late; period. Plus I had to locate a parking spot close by; and yet not too close to the field, in the bizzare tidbitz event, a lone baseball would fly by and hit the windshield etc. I brought along with me a comfy lawn chair to watch the game; and as I was tugging at it from the trunk, I hear a voice 'Oh, a vanity plate?' And then a comment further on a 'bumper sticker' that was on the rear bumper, along with the license plate. I remember thinking first, 'Oh great; somebody talking to me; I do not have time for this, I am late....' and then thinking with the second comment, 'nice voice; but probably some old fart' (excuse the language; but that was what I thought at the time). Imagine my surprise, when I looked up and there was Alan and his friend (who ended up being our 'Best Man' at our wedding) gazing at me; well, I guess in a tidbit, 'that was the start'. Alan asked me for my business card (I was not carrying any on me); so he volunteered his telephone number; after the 3 of us had walked across the field together. I felt 'right at home', as if the 2 men on either side of me, were 'warriors'; and that we had just won a tremendous victory on the battlefield. It was really quite a unique experience; I remember also, being very calm, striding confidently, feeling good, and exhuberant with courage and direction. The 2 men continued on their way (a chance encounter; because they never went to the park); and I watched the rest of my daughter's game. On my way back to the car, I noticed that the 2 men appeared to be 'hovering' around my car. They looked as if they had turned the corner, and then 'somehow', as if, in an old movie reel played in reverse, they walked backwards to my car, waiting? It turns out, that Alan wanted to 're set the hook'; of course it went right over my head! LOL! As, I was not 'looking'.

Without going into too much of bit detail, we confirmed the possibility of meeting again; and as I drove away, I was thinking 'it happened on the way to the forum; NO; at a baseball field'. Then I thought, 'Where did those thoughts come from? Get out of here!' Will share this, that Alan was 'smitten' that day; and he still is! Of course, I am as well; but it did not happen as quickly for me - which was good, as there was no panic; everything just 'flowed', and fell naturally into place.

I called Alan a few days later; we met for 'coffee' at the 'safe' hour of 5:00 pm at a funky bistro. Alan actually had beer and I, after one cup of coffee, enjoyed Vodka Smirnoffs, along with some delectable and hearty nibblies. The time just flew; and we were the last to leave (at closing time), being 'swept out the door' at 2:00 am by the vacuum cleaner; who was most apologetic about us having to vacate! LOL! We go to this wonderful spot quite regularly; to keep us 'effervescent!' LOL! And, we have never looked back; save with heartfelt appreciation and a genuine 'Thank you' to Him.

We are going out tonight for dinner to celebrate; and we are looking so forward to it! Not to the bistro, but to one of our favourite romantic settings.

Tidbit - Appreciate your mate; let them know daily!

Bittid - It would have been so easy for me, to have ignored / dismissed Alan and not to have taken the wonderful opportunity to make the telephone call. But, 'something' Guided me to do so; and I was not 'fearful' or apprehensive this time. Sometimes, you just have to 'step out of the box and take a chance'; because you will never know, if you do not dare to try.

Will share with you in the near post or few, our "Answer to Prayer"; validating that He does, indeed, Answer Prayers. Tha above photo is a picture of us, taken a few years ago; and we really have not changed all that much! If anything, for the better! LOL!"

A few tid additions today! We will be embracing a tasty barbecue on our patio tonight, instead of going 'out!' However, we will enjoy eating 'outside' and are looking forward to the simple, but good hearty repas. Also, re: the 'bittid' - Alan gave me his telephone number to call, as I did not readily supply him with my telephone number! LOL! There was 'no game playing'; just that I did not have a card on my person; and he quickly suggested instead, that he would give me his number. I am not in the habit of calling men; however, after a bit of time, I thought well, 'I have nothing to lose; all it is, is for a cup of coffee'. Little did I know! LOL! Glad I made that call; as it changed my life! As I have mentioned before, there are NO coincidences!

Also, here are two very recent photos of us; as well as providing you with a bittidz glimpse of our patio garden of flowers and home grown produce. (We will be enjoying some of the veggie herbs and butter lettuce in tonight's dinner!) Perhaps you can see the beautiful pink rhodi in the background; the petals of which are in the lovely silver bowl; I LOVE pink!

Will also share tids from the 'Vision Channel'; however, it is best to check out the websites for yourselves (as per the Sunday posts of June 7/09 (ie 'Encouragement', 'Today's Blessings!') for the wonderful bits of knowledge that these programs generously offer.

Have to go for now. However, here is wishing you a great day.

God Bless.