This may be a duplicate for some of you.  However, was notified that some malicious actors

messed with the server, and only a few of you received the Grasshopper below:

A few weeks ago my son asked me  'How did you come to be working in Germany in 1954 ?' 

The answer to his question:  I was living in Chicago, loving my life, my work, my friends - but missing my family, in England.  

I  spotted a poster in a window.  It said "Would you like to work in Europe?"   This, my thrifty brain said, could get me a free ticket closer to home.

The invitation was for administrative positions with the US Forces in Europe.  I applied, took the tests -- one month later I was on my way to Germany.

I always wondered, he said, because if you had not gone to Germany, you would not have met Dad.  That means my brother and I would not exist.  None of us would have had the lives and families we have.  Wow.

Imagine: Seeing a poster. Responding to the poster.  Taking a chance. That's what changed my life.  I'd never thought of it in that way.

This revelation made me think of all the serendipitous moments we have in life.

Sometimes all it takes is listening, responding, taking a chance.  The results can surprise us.

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