ginnyde Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Grew up with a cocker spaniel named Dixie Henrietta. When my mother moved to an apt., where she was not allowed to have dogs, she gave the dog to our postman who was going out on disability due to diabetes. They spoke to each other every week about the dog until my mother got too sick. Move to present. Last night I was speaking with a neighbor at my new home. She was walking a Brittany spaniel, Earl and I had had a Brittany. I said, "Did you have a dog before Morgan?" "Oh, yes, a cocker spaniel." "So did I, named Dixie Henrietta". Yep, her father was my mother's postman. My mother and her father both died in 1968, quite a while ago. SMALL WORLD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Ginny, I love it when stuff like that happens! It's like a little message, isn't it? My mother's parents died when she was 16 (1962, I think). When I brought home my very first busniess card after law school, my mom thought it looked familiar. After a little digging she produced one of her father's old business cards... yep! of all the buildings in New York City, I was working in the same Queens building he worked in at some point!! That was the first time I really felt a connection to the grandfather I'd never met. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Ginny, It is indeed a small world. Your story brought a smile to my face and, in some strange way, sort of a comforting hug. Thanks for sharing! Love it! Kasey PS: Want to thank you for continuing to be here for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Ginny...I just love your story. I think it's so great to meet a new neighbor that you already have a history with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Wow! Ginney, Bunny, we have goose bumps. Wow! Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb J. Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 There is no such thing as a coincidence......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Do I hear the theme from Twilight Zone in the background? What a wonderful story of a shared dog and how two families reconnected years down the road! But then I've always said Dog People are some of the very best people around...and you, your mom, your old postman and his daughter certainly prove that out...eh? Neat little story, Ginny....and I too, thank you for continuing to hang out here a little bit. This place would not be the same without you! Did you finish that baby blanket yet? Am I gonna get to see a picture of it? Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Nice story. Ginny thanks for sharing. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Wow Ginny, very very small world... and I don't believe anything happens "by coincidence".... There was some divine intervention that caused that meeting... Hope all is well and you are enjoying the new home and settling in... Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Ginny, That's pretty cool. I love when things like that happen. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Great story ............ Loved it and it make's me think ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Hi Ginny, Cool story... what happened to Dixie? Did she outlive her master the postman... Just curious. Small world... huh.. Good to hear from you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjael Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Ginny,,,wow that is a great story from what I call the oooooooweeeeoooooo files. Amazing isnt it? Peace, Annjael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Ginny, I love "small world" heartwarming stories like that! I'm glad you have a special neighbor. And I think it's a great tribute to Earl that you're still here, helping support others. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 Yes, Dixie did live to be about 16, old for a doggie. And my neighbor's mother is still alive and kicking and I hope to get to meet her. What is sad is that I called my BIL in Tulsa yesterday. He gave Dixie to my sister when they were dating. I don't speak to him often and was sad that he seems to be suffering the from 'old age'. He barely remembered Dixie and did not remember that the mailman took her. Becky, I can't leave this site, I care too deeply about so many of you and want to celebrate your good news and offer any info I may have. I hate the bad news but I hope that by rallying this cause, we can become noisy and raise awareness and funding for lc. I want us all to die of old age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeandstrength Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I'm still sorta new around here, but feel like I know some of you well. Weird, huh? That was a neat story. Can I say that you are such a pretty lady, Ginny? Thanks for sticking around to support the rest of us. Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisa Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 That's synchrodestiny at it's best!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Ginny, that was a wonderful story. And I also feel as you do. I can't leave this site. Even thru my grieving about Mike--I always come back to this site. It is wonderful and the people out there are the best. God bless, Nancy C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Ginny, Ever since I read this neat story, I have been thinking about my own childhood dog. I hadn't thought about her for years. Her name was Bootsie. She was a black, mixed breed Collie. She lived to be about 16 years old, too. Thanks for sharing your story. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patut Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Hi Ginny. I too find the need to check in here and I'm always glad to see a post by you. Seeing good news is so great. I feel like we have a lot in common. Have a great week! Cyndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Great story about your Mom's dog! Isn't that what they call "serendipity?" Thanks for sharing a happy event! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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