Shortly after our engagement, Mr. H and I were at Bellevue Square in a stationary shop. He was at one rack and I was at another with my back to him as we quietly read through greeting cards. Out of nowhere, a Buddhist nun with shaved head and grey robe took my hand, then reached out and took my soon-to-be-husband’s hand and placed them together. She said a few words we didn’t understand followed by “Very Happy,” squeezed our hands, bowed, and walked out of the store. We turned to each other and at the same time said, “We’ve been blessed.” Then, hand in hand, we ran out of the store to follow her. Up and down the mall we searched, but she was no where to be seen.
I’ve always wondered why she chose us. I don’t know why I just remembered that story, it comes back to me from time to time. She was right, we are very happy. And very thankful for her blessing.
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How cool and you are very blessed!
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that gave me chills~ how awesome that is!
tracy
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What a wonderful story. Things like this keep me wondering about the ‘randomness’ of life.
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What a neat story. Such an awesome memory for both of you!
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Neat.You truly are blessed.
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What a neat story and experience!
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That is so beautiful – little things like that can really make one’s day! Especially when it comes from someone you have never met (and maybe never will meet).
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What an amazing memory to share together.
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What a beautiful moment. I’m sure she somehow knew that you and your man had a special bond.
Hooray for SITS – it led me to this lovely post
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Gosh, that’s beautiful! Enjoy your SITS day!!
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That was totally cool. I love unexpected treats like that. Happy SITS day.
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That is an amazing story. Something out of a movie, not real.
Hope you have a great SITS day!
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Wow! Almost seems like a dream.
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What a touching story:) The world (GOD) works in mysterious ways!
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How sweet is that?
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What a wonderful story. You two are meant to be together!
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wow, how very cool!
Happy SITS day!
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Sweet.
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Congrats again on your SITS day!
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Neat – you must have a beautiful aura!!
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fantastic
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Wow, that is so cool! Greetings from South Africa.
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Wow. How random. How wonderful.
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It always helps to have your marriage blessed. Happy SITS!
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What a sweet event and wonderful memory!
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How interesting. I had no idea Buddists had nuns, of course, I never studied their religion so that leaves me doubly clueless.
Apparently her blessing worked. What a beautiful baby girl you have, so pink and perfect.
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What a great story!
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NO WAY! How amazing!!!!!!
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Forgot to say on the other comments…stopping by from SITS… Wow!! Obviously the blessing worked!!
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That’s so sweet!! She must of felt your happiness!
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Amazing.
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THAT sounds like the opening of a great book. (And a beautiful life together.)
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That’s lovely!
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What a beautiful story, thank you for sharing! Congratulations on your SITS day! Hope it is a good one!
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I got goosebumps when I read this…how beautiful.
Congrats on your SITS day…looking forward to reading more!
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That is sweet. Great blog posts!
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Wow! That is experience is oozing with mystique! How cool!
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How nice!
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As a Buddhist myself, that brought a deep smile to my heart. Not to mention my face! What a wonderful way to begin a life with your then soon-to-be husband. Congratulations on your blessing.
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how mysterious!
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what a great, but unusual, story! a treasure indeed!
happy sits day to you…
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Well, God works in mysterious ways to bless us. What a neat story for your kids & grandkids to hear! Thank you so much for sharing.
Happy SITS day!
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That was sweet!
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Awwww!! That is very sweet…she is an angel!
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Oh, how sweet! That is a wonderful story, & it was so “meant to be…”
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wow that’s amazing. inspirational too! Happy SITS Day!
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That is cool!
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Wow, I love that story. You triggered all kinds of memories for me.
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That is a beautiful story.
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That is a wonderful little tale!
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That is the coolest story! congrats on a happy life and Happy SITS day!
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