Do Things Happen For a Reason?

Lately, I have been pondering this whole concept of "things happening for a reason". If I look back on my life and the important events which have occurred, I would say that they have happened very coincidentally. They do all seem to happen in a certain sequence which fits some kind of puzzle. Have they been easy? I would have to say, no. The life changing and altering experiences which have truly shaped my life forever have not been easy. I am finding as I get older, PATIENCE is key. It's simply Life or God's timing in everything. I do believe it was divine intervention when Johnny died. I also believe it was divine intervention in meeting my soon to be ex-husband. If the two hadn't occurred during my lifetime when they did, then I really believe I would never had had my two beautiful and intelligent children.

Another life altering experience which occurred recently was meeting what I believe to be my "soul mate". I wasn't looking for him. I don't believe he was looking for me at the time. But it happened and we are now a part of each others' lives. However, there has been an inconvenient twist put on this piece of the puzzle. The circumstances are not quite "easy" or favorable. Sometimes I think it is too difficult or complicated and I really fear the future. Other times I believe we will be together and live happily ever after. I guess what keeps me holding on is having hope and faith that I did meet him for a reason. That God wants us in each others' lives for some kind of purpose. Maybe it's temporary? Maybe it's for the rest of our lives? All I can do is be PATIENT and continue to give my love to this unique and special person and be thankful for the experiences which I share with him right NOW!