My God Ordained Dentist Appointment

If you are anything like my husband you read that title and immediately concluded that there is no way that God ordained and dentist could ever be in the same sentence!  It is the only way I can explain my experience this morning.  I was talking to the hygienist, who knows that Oksana has some issues but knows nothing about her diagnoses.  We talked about all kinds of things....people who don't brush their teeth, demon possession, parenting.....yeah don't ask but somehow it all flowed together, not that I'm saying they are connected ;)!  At one point she told me of a friend who has a son who has bipolar disorder.  I perked up a bit and told her that Oksana has bipolar as well.  As she shared more with me I realized I HAD to get connected with this woman.  Our kids are the same age, we both have degrees in special ed, we've been through many of the same struggles, we are both Christians, and she was desperately needing someone to talk to who understood.  The hygienist and I were so excited that as soon as I walked out the she sent this friend a message on Facebook telling her about me and giving her my phone number.  Within 5 minutes of walking out the door I had a text from the woman introducing herself. 

We spent some time texting back and forth and decided we wanted to meet in person.  We decided on a date and a meeting spot.  Then we jumped on Facebook and started sharing our stories with each other.  OH WOW!  We realized we have a handful of mutual friends, which was crazy, but it was the stories that blew my mind.  She gets it....she really gets it.  We could relate to each other on so many levels.  We understood our kids, our fears, our own emotions, our battles with God.  We are both so excited to meet each other.  We are meeting Friday evening for dinner.  Something tells me we will close the restaurant!  I'm so thankful for my God ordained dentist appointment!