Incidents and Coincidences

Ahh, each day brings more happenings. There are happenings that are GOOD, some are SO-SO, and some downright AMAZING.
Let's start with the first. DH had an appointment today to remove a skin thing that we had known about since last month. Since it was near his work, I encouraged him to stop in and he was surrounded by love and warmth both from co-workers and students. Obviously he was missed, and I think it was therapeutic to feel how needed and loved he is. I do believe he will be able to help make the transition easier for the changeover, but this way it is gradual, not just in-yo-face-I'm-outta-here. No one wants to believe they are replaceable, and it was good to know that everyone recognizes that he's the go-to dude in the subject he teaches. The so-so happening? Middle daughter's windshield suddenly cracked w/o warning, so we had someone over to replace today. Yay! Except the tech broke windshield #2 as he finished putting it in. Daughter came running in with the news, but told us they couldn't get another out today, but that "he wouldn't charge us." Oh, now that's a relief. We don't have to pay for TWO broken windshields. I started laughing hysterically. I mean really? There was a question we might have to pay for the broken windshield?
Now happening number 3: Son needs to renew his CPR/AED/First Aid card. He is 16. Red Cross does not allow someone under 17 do the class. (a very specific type, not the regular one that younger people can take) I spent at least an hour on the phone until they agreed to  make an exception. Whew! There was no way we could get this done after he turns 17, as he needed the card to work as a Life Guard one day after his birthday. The kindness of strangers, thank you Terri of the American Red Cross International. We may donate blood in your honor. She signed him up for a class 2 weeks shy of his birthday.
Happening number 4: And this is where AMAZING comes in. I will now point out that I do not believe in coincidences. I want to make that clear. This  man (John) who hired our son for employment at Scout Camp for the summer is a genuinely nice guy. We didn't really know a lot about him outside the Scout realm, but were very impressed by his exceptional organization skills and his communication to us, the parents, concerning our kids who would be working there this summer. Another close dear friend works with him and happened to mention DH's stroke and vision loss. So John, upon hearing this story says that in his day job he works for a physician who works with people who have lost vision due to stroke/brain injury etc to help retrain them to see better. I am astounded. Who knew? This "chance" encounter/relating of a story resulted in us getting an appointment with the physician for next month. Hope springs eternal! I don't believe in coincidences, but I do believe in miracles and all of today just felt like a miracle. From the "we make no exceptions!" to "Let's see what we can do" to the "hey, I work for the guy who helps people see" Well, I just want to go on record to say, I am humbled once again, by the miracles around us and the people who surround us.