The following is an email I sent to my kids, especially for my daughter. She left last week to serve in Afghanistan. We have been talking lately amongst family members, if we believe in "signs" or if things are just coincidence. My son is thinking about becoming a Navy Seal and just happened to find out he was working with a guy that was one. It was odd how he found out...but that is another blog!
I share this with you, so you can determine for yourself. I have added a few notes ** in the blog to help you gain more perspective! I also blocked out the names for privacy.
>>>>Hi (Kids)!
We had this conversation about believing in signs. Just wanted to let you know about this coincident!
I had talked to (friend) the other day and she talked about asking her angels to watch over someone for her. These angels are loved ones that have died.
So, last night or the night before...I did a mental inventory of which angel I wanted to watch over which kid. As we have plenty of angels, I broke them into groups.
My dad, W, was a fighter and very intimidating...So, I sent him to watch over (daughter) to keep her safe. I also sent D because I knew he loves her so much and being so far from home it’s always good to know you are loved. **D is a cousin that passed away January 2009. He lived in a group home in MN and visited our farm regularly. He and my daughter were very close.**
I sent my real dad, M, to watch over (son1). M was a marine. He was very intelligent and it took him a while to get on one path. I figure he can keep (son1) safe and help lead him to where he needs to go. M, eventually, made a huge impact on the war effort!
(Son2) is being watch by Grandpa J. He had that dry sense of humor but also kept an eye on you so you didn't get out of line. As (son2) is pushing some of those limits, I thought J would be a good angel for him. **Son2 is a new college freshman! Need I say more?**
As for our girls: (sis1&2) and L. (sis1&2) are popping in and out between all the family (I'm sure they love being in Mexico with Dad!). I'm sure L is as well, but I asked her to stay around me for a bit so I can feel like I am keeping our family somewhat together! HA! I also have my sister, Gina. **L is my husband's mother. She was the true matriarch that held the family together. After she passed, the family rarely sees each other!**
BUT....the coincident? Last night I fell asleep trying to remember who I had asked to watch over (daughter). Today, I drove down to get the mail as I hadn't gotten it in the past couple days.
There was a postcard with a phone number to call..."YOU have won!" My dad, W, died with a very old letter from Publishers Clearing house on his table stating he was a winner...he never threw it away. AND...There was a letter from D's nephew. I didn't even know who it was but opened it. It was a nice letter with pictures thanking us for all the time we spent with D and telling us how much D loved us. His nephew also stated that he had meant to talk to us at the funeral but was just able to get in touch now. How long ago did he die? AND, today that shows up?
Coincident? Or...a sign?!!
To follow up: After sending out the above email to my kids...I went to the kitchen to tidy up. Still wondering if the letters were a "sign" or what...I went to file the letter away and found a poem folded up with it. I didn't read the entire poem, but this line caught my eye. It was on the lower half of the page.
He had great faith, so please watch over him and he will be sure and watch over the friends and family that are still here on earth. He will be a great guardian angel for them.
Sign or coincidence? You be the judge.
Hugs, Hums and Blessings!
Bonnie
