What if dreams really do come true? Do you really need a dream for it to come true? Can a miracle happen that just seems like a dream come true even if you didn't dream it in the first place?
Personally, I don't think so. I think you need to dream the dream first, which tells the universe what you desire, then it's up to the universe to put the things in motion that allow you to realize your dream. So let's get on with it.
He parked his bicycle next to the building and walked in. He ordered a "senior" coffee, which cost only 52 cents here, and sat at a table for two next to the window. The coffee was hot so he sipped it carefully, allowing it to cool without the cover.
He looked around the small coffee shop and noted that most of the tables were occupied. It was mid- afternoon on Friday so the crowd was unusual. As his gaze traveled he saw a little blue Volkswagen park in the lot. A redhead emerged from the small car and headed for the door. He smiled as he took in her slight, curvy frame and watched the pony tail dance as she walked.
Just before she got to the door, they made eye contact and she stopped. She smiled back at him, then continued into the shop and stepped up to the counter. He lost sight of her then because of the condiment bar but he watched for her. A minute or two later, she came around the bar holding a coffee in her hand and searching for a table.
He waved in her direction. She seemed to brighten and her smile widened. In the next moment, she was headed directly for his table. She sat in the chair across from him and placed her coffee down, then reached her hand across to introduce herself.
"Hi, I'm Sarah Randall. Thanks for sharing."
"Hello, Sarah, I'm Pete Peterson." "Do you often come here, Pete?"
"Yes. I ride my bike for a little exercise and stop here for a pick-me-up. Sometimes I get a scratch ticket from the gas station along the way and scratch it while the coffee cools. How about you?"
"I'm an art teacher at the local campus of the State University. I've just finished my classes for the day and stopped to relax on my way home. I don't usually make coffee at home because it's only me so this place works out very nicely."
"Do you live near here, Sarah?"
"Yes, Pete, actually about three blocks that way. Where do you live?"
"I have an apartment a little further along, just about two blocks or so past your place."
"What do you do for a living, Pete?"
"I'm semi-retired, Sarah. I get a little social security and I do some small business consulting along the way. During the tax season, I work for a CPA firm handling tax clients."
"That's interesting, I never could do my own tax return. I always had my dad take care of it."
"Had - Past tense?"
"Yes. I'm afraid he died three months ago. My mother's been dead for several years so Dad and I lived together. He left me the house and some stocks and things. The attorney who drew up his will didn't say anything about an estate but he wasn't a tax person either. Pete, could you have a look at my situation and tell me what I need to do?"
"Sure. You see, it mostly depends on the values involved. If it's under amount A, you don't have to do anything. If it's over A but less than B, you have to do a little." "When could we get together, Pete? I don't want to drag this out any longer."
"What's your schedule, Sarah? I could meet you almost anytime next week."
"How about Monday morning? Say about 10 am? I don't have a class on Monday so we could take as much time as necessary."
"That would work for me. Here's my card. If you have a pen, you could write your contact information on the back of this one for me."
"Great! There you are. So do you have many clients, Pete?"
"No, Sarah, at the moment only two. I'm usually at loose ends during the summer."
"How much time do you have available now?"
"Since I'm on the bike, I need to be home before dark but otherwise I have no time limit. Are you suggesting we get together today?"
"No, I'm not ready for you to come over today. I was thinking more about getting to know you."
"Ok, what would you like to know about me?"
"Let's start with your age, IQ, marital status, and the size of your bank account."
"Wow, nothing like asking hard questions. Ok, I'll answer them if you agree to answer the same ones for me."
"Agreed."
"Well then, I'm 67 going on 23, my IQ is close to genius the last time it was tested, but I'm not sure I believe that one. My marital status is technically widow, although single will do, and my bank account is reasonably healthy. Your turn."
"Just a minute. Could I get a little bit of clarification, please? What do you mean 67 going on 23? That doesn't make any sense."
"Of course it does. Chronologically, I've been on this planet for 67 years. Mentally, and emotionally, I feel like I'm about 23 or so and I still have a lot of living to do. I know a number of folks who are just the opposite so I think I know the difference."
"Ok, I guess that makes sense. I'm 56, divorced for about six years now, my IQ is above normal but I don't know exactly and my bank account is satisfactory, thanks in part to my Dad."
"Do you have any hobby's, Sarah?"
"Not really, Pete. I like sports but I'm not good at anything. I read a lot, partly because of my job. I do like swimming and sunbathing although the weather doesn't always cooperate around here. What about you?"
"Through the winter I bowl, usually on a mixed league. During the summer, I ride my bike, play a little golf, and sometimes just lay out in the sun. I like playing cards but that takes at least one other person so I don't get to play very often. My former wife was very controlling in that I don't have any social circle to speak of."
"I know what you mean, Pete, my ex was the same way. If it wasn't a school function or something to do with our kids, we didn't mix with others. I was so wrapped up in my teaching that it took me several years after the girls moved out to realize it. The end came when my mother died and he refused to help my Dad."
"It's beginning to sound like we have some things in common, Sarah. Would you be interested in seeing me for other than business reasons?"
"Yes, Pete, I think I would. I like your smile."
"Great. I should get going before the rush hour traffic causes me a problem. I'll see you on Monday, Sarah, and we can go from there, OK?"
"That would be great, Pete. Ride safely. Bye."
"Bye, Sarah."
When Pete mounted his bike outside the window, Sarah smiled and waved to him. He returned her smile and wave and left feeling lighter than air with a song in his heart. She actually liked me! Wow!"
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Pete was nervously pacing his living room on Sunday morning trying to decide whether to call Sarah or not. He really wanted to see her again and he didn't really want to wait until Monday. As if in answer to his prayer, the phone rang as he crossed the room for the umpteenth time.
"Hello."