Everything happens for a reason...

I truly believe that there are no coincidences in life. My experience today proves that there is always a reason for things.

I have had a rough week, I have been stressed and very grumpy, just waiting for the week to be over. I was able to sleep in today, which always brings a little joy to my life. The only things on my agenda today were a little Target shopping and attend a birthday party for my friend's little girl, Reagan, who turns 1 today. I will admit that I was really looking forward to the party because Reagan just bring such joy into my life. Reagan is a happy, sweet, wonderful baby. I really needed her smile this week.

So off to Target I went, purchased everything I needed, and a couple things I didn't. I stopped by the bank to cash my $18.50 check for jury duty (that is another point of anger), and decided to go to Cafe Rio for lunch. I walked into Cafe Rio at noon and saw the line and nearly turned and walked out. But I was hungry for a delicious enchilada. I was waiting in line when I saw the adoptive family of my baby CASA that had passed away in August (many of you know that losing and attending this infant's funeral was very difficult for me). I reached my hand out and touched their shoulder. They turned, looked at me and immediately teared up. I asked them how things were going and how they were doing? They reminded me that today would have been their sweet baby's 1st birthday and that today has been very difficult. With a tear in my eye I told them how appropriate it was that we saw each other today.

I finished my order and returned to my vehicle. I sat silently and cried. It was a good moment, and it reminds me that everything happens for a reason.