True Miracle here at Aeclectic

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 13 Feb 2004, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Summerdream	13 Feb 2004
True Story About a month ago I noticed a poster here that lived in Waterville, Maine. We'll that is where I live too, so I send the person a private message saying "Hi, I'm from Waterville too." I found out the person's name was Karen and we quickly became online buddies. We sent each other private messages everyday about which decks we liked and things in our city. She said she had joined Aeclectic about the same time I did, but wasn't a regular poster until recently and she seriously started learning the tarot at that same time also. It seemed we frequented the same places too. Well, we decided to give each other tarot card readings to practice on someone we didn't know and we were going to email each other with the results. We both planned on doing them at the same time and they came out very powerful, full of majors. After we both did each other's readings and mailed them off, when I received hers it stated from "Karen .........", the name of the girl that was my best friend in high school who I hadn't seen in 17 years. When we did each other's readings we didn't know who each other was and we hit them dead on. I couldn't wait to email her and tell it was me. Last Sunday we met again for the first time in 17 years at a local coffee shop. It was just like we had left off in our younger days. We had a wonderful time and spent over 3 hours talking about what had happened in our lives since we last saw each other and our common interest in tarot. We couldn't believe that we ever would of got reconnected again through our love of tarot and Aeclectic forum, I mean what are the chances that the person I had been chatting with for the previous month was my best friend in high school? The funny part is that neither one of us were into tarot in high school and we both got interested in studying it 2 years ago and joined Aeclectic. Do we believe it's destiny, fate??? Yes, we do. I am so happy to have Karen as a friend back in my life. By the way, Karen is Lunakasha here on the forums. I'm sure Lunakasha will want to elaborate on this story too:) Momof3girls:)

Le_Corsair	13 Feb 2004
It filled my heart with happiness. Thank you! Bob :THERM

Indigo Rose	13 Feb 2004
WOW! Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you and Lunakasha as you journey together, once again as friends. Indigo Rose :)

dolphinprincess	13 Feb 2004
That is the coolest story!!!!! How wonderful for the two of you! Lunakasha has become one of my favorite buddies on Aeclectic - so I'm sure you two have tons of fun discussing the tarot... I'm so happy you two found each other again!! yeah!

Keslynn	13 Feb 2004
That's so exciting! It's completely amazing and wonderful how that worked out. :) Kes

Phoenyx*	13 Feb 2004
That is awesome!

13thFaeChylde	13 Feb 2004
What an incredible story and reunion!

Dark_angel	13 Feb 2004
What a wonderful thing to have happen! I'm so happy for both of you.

lunakasha	13 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Momof3girls True Story Last Sunday we met again for the first time in 17 years at a local coffee shop. It was just like we had left off in our younger days. We had a wonderful time and spent over 3 hours talking about what had happened in our lives since we last saw each other and our common interest in tarot. We couldn't believe that we ever would of got reconnected again through our love of tarot and Aeclectic forum, I mean what are the chances that the person I had been chatting with for the previous month was my best friend in high school? The funny part is that neither one of us were into tarot in high school and we both got interested in studying it 2 years ago and joined Aeclectic. Do we believe it's destiny, fate??? Yes, we do. ((((((((LINDA/MOM)))))))))) Beautiful job, Linda!!!! I couldn't have said it better myself, and I can't think of anything to add...this is our incredible, true story!!! Everyone I tell about this just cannot believe it!!! And every one of them says the same thing: "It must have happened for a reason." Yes, indeed it did. Linda and I have had this discussion now, several times...I think we were both still a little "shell-shocked" :) to be sitting across from each other in a coffee shop after 17 years apart! And yet, it never felt awkward or strange...it felt just like old times, only better...better because both of us have changed and matured and we have so much more to talk about than just "old times". It must have happened for a reason....I think for me, the reason is that I have been going through some difficult times over the past year (or two), and being kind of a "loner", I was maybe spending too much time alone. I tend to have fewer friends than most, but those I do have are very special to me. Before I "met" Linda, I was pulling away from people more than usual...yet before I knew what was happening, I was exchanging several PM's daily with someone I barely knew! Or so I thought... I guess the best part of this whole experience has been that I finally figured out what was missing from my life...my best friend! I think we are on our way toward becoming an important part of each other's lives again, just like we used to be..and I am a happier person now because of this. Thanks to Aeclectic, for bringing us back together! And thank you Linda, for sending that first PM... :) Luna/Karen

Star Spirit	13 Feb 2004
That gave me goosebumps. Best. Story. Ever. :D Congrats.

lark	13 Feb 2004
I am so happy for the two of you! Makes me want to look up my old high school friend... And to be able to share tarot together what a blessing. :)

Imagemaker	13 Feb 2004
What a great experience for you two. Tarot has so many interesting powers! ((((group hug)))))) for all of us!

Nevada	13 Feb 2004
Your account gave me goosebumps. Thank you for sharing. Nevada

Dark Inquisitor	13 Feb 2004
This sounds like an excellent first episode for a new TV show called Touched by Tarot !! Wow.

Astraea	13 Feb 2004
That is just the best story! How absolutely marvelous that Aeclectic and tarot fused with the universe to bring you two friends together again! Thank you so much for sharing this.

Mimers	13 Feb 2004
Gush... your brought me to near tears with that story! I don't know what I would do without my best friend Mary. We have been friends since first grade! I am so glad the two of you met again. It is so wonderful! Mimi

Majecot	13 Feb 2004
What a wonderful reunion!!! I am so glad that you found each other again. Obviously it was meant to be :)

Ruby Red Slippers	13 Feb 2004
Awesome!!!! Thank you both for sharing from your respective viewpoints. It was the BEST! Hope we hear more from the "Adventures of Momof3girls & lunakasha" ! :D RRS

RedWood	13 Feb 2004
Thats wonderful! Excellent story. It should be a stick or in the tarot hall of fame Love the Touched By tarot lol

starsongs	14 Feb 2004
What an awesome reunion!!...all the very best to you both, Momof3girls & lunakasha..:-) blessings, starsongs

Kissa	14 Feb 2004
Awesome story!! I am so glad for both of you! Sure this happened for a reason, I mean you two live in the same city but never re-connected in 17 years und suddenly it happens here on the internet and the Tarot ... A true miracle, warm-hearted story !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can we be sure that Solandia reads all the messages of the forum or could we post her this threads's link on a pm to make sure she knows how wonderful things happen on her site ... ? Just wondering... Blessings, Kissa

Diana	14 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Kissa Can we be sure that Solandia reads all the messages of the forum or could we post her this threads's link on a pm to make sure she knows how wonderful things happen on her site ... ? Just wondering... I e-mailed her the moment I saw this wonderful thread this morning! :)

MeeWah	14 Feb 2004
Momof3 & Lunakasha: Thanks for sharing your wondrous mutual experience! The synchronistic element is awesome in the process of two souls meeting again. Awesome also is that Tarot is the link bringing full circle to a relationship begun long ago. Looking forward to seeing more of y'all.

crystal cove	14 Feb 2004
It's a small world after all It's a small world after all It's a small world after all It's a small, small world!! ;) That is a terrific story. Congrats to you both!

c0de	15 Feb 2004
Thats a touching story.

Alissa	15 Feb 2004
:D I truly *truly* believe there is something a little "squirrely" about the internet ... something that allows like energy to attract like - and by sharing a common interest, we can find those whom we love and have lost over time. What a wonderful reunion... see, people say Love is the underlying power of the Universe, but we don't always have examples to show it. Myself, I believe in the power of Love to bring me all that I am meant to have in this life. I've had the Universe return loved ones to me whom I didn't even know I was missing... and once found, I couldn't imagine my life without them. Great story, luna and Mom ... the world is full of magic, and that means the internet too.....

Orion	15 Feb 2004
Thanks for sharing your 're-union' story! It made me smile!!

Kissa	15 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Diana I e-mailed her the moment I saw this wonderful thread this morning! :) he he he ... :) Of course you did, what was i thinking ??? ;) Kissa

Hedera	15 Feb 2004
I loved reading this story. Very uplifting!

Umbrae	15 Feb 2004
Cool, just plain cool...

TemperanceAngel	15 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Alissa :D I truly *truly* believe there is something a little "squirrely" about the internet ... something that allows like energy to attract like - and by sharing a common interest, we can find those whom we love and have lost over time. I totally agree Alissa :D That is one of the most awesome stories EVER...please post a photo of you both together, would so love to see that image ;) XTAX

lunakasha	16 Feb 2004
Aw shucks.... :D Thanks for all of the positive comments...we are both so pleased that you enjoyed hearing our story! We really wanted to share our joy and disbelief with our friends here at Aeclectic, without whom this would never have happened. As an added bonus, this story is a pretty good example of that age-old debate of whether life events happen by accident, "coincidence", or do they happen for a reason, predestined by a series of circumstances beyond our control or understanding? This discussion has come up here before, in terms of the forces at play when we read tarot: is what we see in the cards predestined and unchangeable, or do we control our own destiny and use tarot as a tool in helping us shape our future? I don't know what the answer is...I have always believed that everything happens for a reason, but most of the time we have no idea what that reason is. Rather than stand back and let life happen, it is our responsibility to take what we know, what we learn in life, and use that information to make our lives better. I believe that Linda and I were brought together for a reason, and now it is up to us to determine where we will go from here... Thank you for all of your kind words and support...Linda and I consider ourselves blessed to be part of the AT community. :) Luna

lunakasha	16 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by TemperanceAngel ....please post a photo of you both together, would so love to see that image ;) XTAX HAHA!!! Well now, I will have to talk to Linda about that....she might be as camera-shy as I am :eek: However, she has some pictures of us in high school that are HILARIOUS!!!! We grew up during the '80's, after all, when all the girls dressed up like Madonna!!!! :P :) Luna

dolphinprincess	16 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by lunakasha We grew up during the '80's, after all, when all the girls dressed up like Madonna!!!! :P :) Luna OMIGOD! In 1984 I honestly thought I WAS Madonna!!! LMAO. ..My parents still swear it was the worst year ever.. I got all my rebellion out at age 9....

Alissa	16 Feb 2004
I'll post my Madonna Wannabe pictures if you post your Madonna Wannabe pictures. (I had more black bangles, omg I was so into that. I never took my jewlery off, slept and bathed in black freakin bangles and silver bracelets). :D I used to give my black bangles away to friends, and then buy a couple packs of 20 more at the mall next time. I forgot that. So if anyone busts out their tapered leg pants, pointy toed flats, socks with bows, or anything else circa 1985, I'm gonna laugh.

lunakasha	16 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by dolphinprincess OMIGOD! In 1984 I honestly thought I WAS Madonna!!! LMAO. ..My parents still swear it was the worst year ever.. I got all my rebellion out at age 9.... LMAO, dp!!!! I can just picture it...a little 9-year-old dressed in lace gloves, booties and WAY too much jewelry, wreaking havoc on anyone that crosses her path!!!! :D Well, I was 16 in 1984....I think I was 17 when I (we) really started dressing like her....as I said to Linda, looking at those pictures: What the HELL were we thinking??? :) Luna

lunakasha	16 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Alissa (I had more black bangles, omg I was so into that. I never took my jewlery off, slept and bathed in black freakin bangles and silver bracelets). So if anyone busts out their tapered leg pants, pointy toed flats, socks with bows, or anything else circa 1985, I'm gonna laugh. TOO funny Alissa!!! Yep, I had the bangles too...you could hear me coming from quite a distance ("Is that Karen? Can't see her face but...wait, I hear something...yeah, it's her!"). I had the socks with bows too, and remember gelly shoes??? I wore them with fluorescent socks--neon-orange, lime-green, hot-pink! I wore the lace gloves, and huge bows in my hair....LOL!!!! We thought we looked soooo good! Pretty tame, compared to what they're wearing now, Britney-era :P Thanx for a stroll down memory lane! :) Luna

Lady Eclipse	16 Feb 2004
Hi, Thanks for sharing your wonderful story! Congrats on your newfound friendship...may it be heartwarming and long-lasting for many years to come. :-) Friends are so important and good ones can be hard to come by sometimes. Joy to you, Maralee

jog1118	16 Feb 2004
WOW! (BIGGEST FONT SIZE POSSIBLE AND MULTICOLORED) :smoker:

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