Yesterday I had to hot foot it to a meeting in the City so I booked a cab, and waited in the cold out the front of my house for it to arrive. Moments later a taxi pulled up with a driver that looked very similar to my dear father-in-law.
We’re still in the midst of grieving in our home {it still feels very surreal}, so I was near tears as soon as I sat down and put my seat belt on. The taxi driver and I chatted the whole way into the City. It actually felt like such a long journey, when it was only $24.50 worth of driving.
The driver chatted about things just like my father-in-law used to, having lived a very similar life {time in the army/navy, living in the Eastern suburbs, moving up north}. He asked questions just like my father-in-law used to too. It was a very surreal trip. He must have a trillion passengers sit in his cab over time, but he talked with real care & love in his voice.
I don’t know why I’m sharing this. There’s no amazing ending, or real point to my little tale. It was just one of those moments that was a little bit magical and a whole lot of lovely. To be in the middle of the craziness of Sydney, but to feel so at home.
I’ll talk to anyone, much to the embarrassment of others. I just find other people so intriguing, and sometimes you just get moments of magic like yesterday. As I paid my fare and said goodbye, he said to me, “Say Hello to your husband.” I don’t know why he said it, and I don’t actually care… but it was special.
Do you have conversations with strangers?
Wow! Perhaps he was not a stranger? Perhaps he was just passing through to say hello!?! Love stories like these….they serve a GREATER purpose, if you know where I am going with this….
ooh goose bumps. magical every day story!
I always think it's your loved one popping in to say “hey it's okay” “I'm okay”. I used to have dreams about a very close uncle that died and he was always his smiling self saying to me to be happy and that he was fine….it's reasuringly alarming but somehow somtimes it helps settle the soul. 🙂
I believe it is a sign.
A sign that someone wanted you to feel comfort and at peace.
An angel in disguise.
I would say that would be a sign. But then I believe my grandmother comes to me in the sign of a Kookaburra (I swear, I can even summons her to come!)… How lovely that your FIL paid you a visit!
🙂 I believe it is a sign. They do come to visit.
I lost my Dear Dad 6 years ago,he was a massive Elvis Presley fan. There have been times when I have missed him terribly only to turn on the tv and find and Elvis movie playing or hear an Elvis song on the radio. I know some people may think it is a bit far fetched, but to me it brings oodles of comfort.
How very sweet. Reading this post made my eyes welt up with tears, but in a very good way.
I don't have many conversations with strangers, but sometimes, if the time is right or if the stranger has with soft and kind eyes:)
It's so hard these days, because you never know, I always feel like I need to be ready to jump 🙂
Take care!
Kim
I can imagine how comforting and yet surreal that would have been…and how nice to have a cab driver you actually felt safe with 🙂
I'm the kind or person who will tell my life story to someone i've only just met if I feel comfortable with them. If I don't feel comfortable then I've got nothing to say.
Have a lovely wednesday!
Tatum xx
What a great story.
I believe my Nanna stops in to visit sometimes too, we never see her but I can feel her around. And my daughter has spoken of her though Nanna died 4 years before was born.
It's never a goodbye, just a see you later 🙂
x
How beautiful, lovely one. Your FIL certainly came to you during that taxi ride. What a precious $24.50 in time. x
How spookily wonderful! I am sure it was indeed your father in law having a chat with you, reassuring you that he was fine & that everything is ok. What a lovely experience.
x
It is a perfect tale to tell. Some people have forgotten how amazing people are, they don't take the time to chat. You know what a gift it is and have just shared it, beautifully.
The universe sends you what you need. Every time. You just have to see it. I think during that cab ride, you were sent comfort and one last chat. Perfect.
{Well that was deep for a comment 😉 What can I say. I was touched by this}
My Dad's been gone for a decade, but I saw him in my rear view mirror yesterday. The man driving the truck behind me was his twin, couldn't take my eyes off of him! There are memories among us, for sure.
What a beautiful sign the universe gave you.
What a beautiful moment to hold onto…
It's funny how exactly what you need is often served up at just the right moment.
Hope you're having a lovely day
x
LOVED reading this post, albeit with tears in my eyes.
Thank you xx
What a great encounter, the earth sometimes moves in ways that are more awesome than we even realise. I think you were meant to get in that cab.
I agree totally, so many random conversations I've had with strangers have enlightened my days, when I least expect it. I too am not afraid to strike up conversations with people I've only just met, that's not to say I don't exercise caution at times, but there are just so many good souls out there. And so much to learn from those good souls :o)
You know I do. I'm glad you had this little moment with your FIL-Cabbie. Very special.
(PS – come visit me today. I don't generally say that on the comments of other's blogs (bit tackorama!!) but I just know you will love the photo shoot that Tim Coulson did of my family, Telle. x)
x
That is a very cool experience. And kind of eery too. It makes you think.
I have conversations with strangers on MANY occasions. Usually while standing in long lines or waiting in small to large crowds. I feel it makes it more pleasant to be tediously waiting when you can have polite conversation with those around you. =)
That's a lovely touching tale, thanks for sharing. I think our lost loved ones are always around, and sometimes working in mysterious ways especially in the early stages of grief, just letting us know all is ok 🙂
Aww Chantelle! This sent shivers up my spine & butterflies in my soul! I really belive this was your father in law letting you know he is ok, and that he will always be there to watch over you all:) My father in law passed away 10 days before meeting my son, but we have had little signs to show us he is still here and watching over Keili, x. Yesterday was my father in laws bday, we took a photo of Keili and there was a huge Orb right beside him! It just warmed my heart, xoxo
Hi Chantelle
I've been popping in occasionally for a couple of weeks now and am really enjoying your blog 🙂
This post literally gave me goosebumps! What was hubby's reaction?
take care
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