Nothing happens by chance or co-incidence. I was at a lovely function yesterday, and met a charming lady, with whom I had a wonderful conversation. I told her about writing the collection of Parkinson's poems and how this whole project has rapidly grown far larger than I would ever have dreamt. It turned out that she works for one of the large pharmaceutical companies who make one of the PD drugs that I take. Now you may think this was a random meeting, but I call it "fate"! Several weeks ago, I was invited to speak at a luncheon about "living with chronic disease whilst maintaining a positive and cheerful attitude", and during my talk, I mentioned how like throwing a stone into a pond, the rippling effect spreading outwards touches all those around. Yesterday, someone especially dear to me, said these very words to me, and yet she had not attended my talk, so had no idea I had said this very same thing to an entire audience. I don't know why I was destined to meet this lady from the pharmaceutical company yesterday - but maybe it's yet another ripple in the pond!
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