Wow Brenda!
It's like that bench was waiting for you to come and claim it!

Lori

This story has left me with a huge lump in my throat. I didn't scroll down far enough to see the bench, until I was finished reading the entire thing. The bench is beautiful and I do think it was meant just for you and your DH.

May you find peace as you place it at his feet. I am sure he will be looking down and knowing full well, that you found something to be happy about. May you continue to find happiness in your life.

(((Country Bumpkin)))

It was meant to be.....I am happy your heart is a little bit lighter.

It is really lovely. You should have bought another one for your garden!

Oh, my gosh, that gave me goosebumps! It was simply meant to be, that you'd find this perfect bench. :-)

What a beautiful story , thanks for posting it for all of us to read and reflect.

June

So glad you found the perfect bench. It is very pretty.

Very pretty bench. I am so happy that you are happy!!

Very pretty and so perfect.

Sue

Sounds as though you have found some peace as well. So very happy that you found the bench - the story behind it makes it even more special.

It is just perfect. There is nothing more that I can say....it was meant for you two.

Hugs,
Trin

Well it was meant to be. You were in the right place, right time, right price and delivered to your home too. How wonderful that it all came together for you.

That is soo cool CB!! I am happy you are starting to find joy! Stacy

It's beautiful and perfect!

Yes, that is definitely perfect. You were so right not to accept the others, and to keep looking. Isn't it amazing sometimes how things work out? I'm so glad it's given you pleasure, and that you REALIZE it! That's a blessing in itself!

That's beautiful! And yes, I'm sure you were led to it. In fact, I would go so far as to say your husband may have picked it out himself.

Very very pretty bench & it is wonderful for you to feel happiness again.

Brenda, that bench is perfect. Ronnie is looking over you every waking moment and he will love it. I am so glad you are letting happiness in ;o)

(((Nora)))

A touching story, and the bench is beautiful. Funny how things jump out at you at the right time.

Oh Wow - it is a beautiful bench, and it found you.

Hugs.

I love it!
I'm so glad you were able to get it and get it home.

It's very pretty and a perfect price. It was meant to be yours.

It was meant to be, Country, and I'm glad this has brought you a happy heart. :)

Brenda, that bench is beautiful and yes, perfect too. I also think Ronnie led you to it.

Beautiful bench!! I think it was meant to be too!

I'm glad you finally found the bench Brenda. It was meant to be. I love the bench. So fitting because you both loved and waited for the hummingbirds together. It just made your heart a little lighter.
Leslie

I love to hear stories like yours. It reinforces my belief. That bench coming to you, is more than a co-incidence. Glad you can smile again.

What a beautiful story CB. The bench is so pretty and it sounds like it was made especially for you. You deserve every smile it brings. Breathe deep and enjoy the the days ahead.

Susan

Sounds like the bench found you. This is a great reminder that sometimes we have to just be patient and things fall into place. Thanks for sharing your story!

That's a great story and a beautiful bench! I can't believe you got it at such a good price.

Dragonflies have become special to our family after the death of my nephew. Now, whenever we see anything with a dragonfly on it, especially in weird places we think its Tyler's way of saying he's with us. One day I was eating lunch outside and a dragonfly landed on my skirt and stayed there the whole afternoon. I was able to walk back to the office with him still attached.

country..take the time to seal the concrete before taking it out...you can get the stuff at the local hardware...

it's lovely piece and i hope you get comfort and smile everytime you see it...

Here's the Story of the Dragonfly for those that might not know it. The tattoo I got back in April is my Memorial Tattoo and I got the idea from this little story.

The Dragonfly

Once, in a little pond, in the muddy water
under the lily pads, there lived a little water beetle
in a community of water beetles. They lived a simple
and comfortable life in the pond with few
disturbances and interruptions.

Once in a while, sadness would come to the community
when one of their fellow beetles would climb
the stem of a lily pad and would never be seen again.
They knew when this happened; their friend was dead,
gone forever.

Then, one day, one little water beetle felt
an irresistible urge to climb up that stem.
However, he was determined that he would not leave forever.
He would come back and tell his friends
what he had found at the top.
When he reached the top and climbed out of the water
onto the surface of the lily pad, he was so tired,
and the sun felt so warm, that he decided he must take a nap.

As he slept, his body changed and when he woke up,
he had turned into a beautiful blue-tailed dragonfly
with broad wings and a slender body designed for flying.

So, fly he did! And, as he soared he saw the beauty
of a whole new world and a far superior way of life
to what he had never known existed.
Then he remembered his beetle friends
and how they were thinking by now he was dead.
He wanted to go back to tell them,
and explain to them that he was now more alive
than he had ever been before.
His life had been fulfilled rather than ended.

But, his new body would not go down into the water.
He could not get back to tell his friends the good news.
Then he understood that their time would come,
when they, too, would know what he now knew.
So, he raised his wings and flew off
into his joyous new life!

Brought tears to my eyes. So glad you found the bench. Yes, I think you were lead to it also. Sometimes things just work out perfectly.

((Bump)) I love the bench. Glad that you found just the right one.

Beatiful bench. Love it as I too love nature-flower, birds, etc. I am sure it brings back those good memories.

That's just great. I can tell how happy you are by the tone of your post. It is a really, really pretty bench.

The bench is beautiful. Glad you found it and it made you so happy.

It's beautiful and so glad you found your perfect bench.
Clare

So glad you found it and that it brings you so much joy.It was definately a "Meant to be".
Kathi

The bench is beautiful and I'm so glad it made you happy. Sure looks like more $$$ than that.

I waited to post here hoping you would include the Dragonfly story. I had not ever seen it before. It is beautiful.

Your bench is beautiful, too. Some things are definitely worth waiting for, including the bench and the story.

I will save the story.

Sue

What a beautiful bench and a wonderful story!!! There are always things that are "Meant To Be's"

CB, I'm so glad you found that perfect bench. It had to be a special blessing from above.

I so enjoyed hearing about this wonderful find.