I’m not a “sign” person. Never have been. I’m more of a serendipitous thinker to a short extent. It’s not that I’m oblivious to signs it’s more that I don’t see the world in a structure that allows for signs or false hope. Some say it’s a sign from the universe or Mother Nature that I’ve managed to take out 20 something birds in the last year and a half while driving down the road. I tend to think I am unfortunate to cross paths with a lot of fowl who are either extremely exhausted and can fly no higher, or they’re just terribly unobservant. Either way I don’t put much thought in it. Granted that’s a lot of birds up in my grille.
As the majority of society, my cuz and I text frequently, send funny pictures, share secrets, and send pictures of various items we think are nifty or that we really want. A few days ago she texts a link to a jewelry site to show me a necklace she wants. It was a lovely bluebird on a silver chain with one simple dangling pearl. (http://www.thevintagepearl.com/products/carefree_p366) I love blue birds as they remind me of my gramma. She loved birds but especially those she always referred to as The Bluebird of Happiness. A little late evening serendipity brought a smile to my face. I thought…
I clicked on the tab entitled “Vintage” and this is what pops up…
Now, for the record, Izzy is not my given name, as I have chosen the path of blogger anonymity, but my last name is in fact Carter, and I looooooove pearls. HELLO… I didn’t think too much of this other than ‘ugh, I want to cry’ until I texted the picture to a girlfriend.
Her response: STFD!!! It’s a sign! WooHoo! And you wear pearls so well… Yeah hmm!!
Me: Wow I didn’t take it as a sign… I just kinda went blank then wanted to cry.
Her: That necklace is so you.. I think it’s a sign.. your name, baby prints, a pearl (your fav) hmm… idk but don’t stress let God work his magic!
Ok, really? So, I go back to The Vintage Pearl several times and never again is that the first picture to pop up under “Vintage”. Every time I go there the picture is a necklace with a pearl and the baby feet – no name and no other picture. And now, I want it to be a sign and I want to order that necklace knowing there’s a baby on the way!!!!
UGH! Do you believe in signs?
I was happier when I was simply serendipitous! I think…
Riding the Infertility Crazy Train 
You know I believe in signs after seeing FOUR baby sea turtles crawling from the sand to the beach just 1.5 months before discovering we were having quads. Plus, sea turtles are a symbol of motherhood. Sometimes God really speaks to us if we are willing and ready to listen. I clicked on the link to this jewelery and I love it! Did you notice down below where they have the same baby feet with the name Carter next to four peas in a pod? I think I need that peas in a pod necklace 😉 HUGS!
Yes, you are all about signs! 🙂 I did see the four peas in a pod, and you should definitely get that!