A meaningful Thanksgiving at so many levels.
In September 1620, a small ship, the Mayflower, left Plymouth, England carrying a 102 passengers. After a difficult crossing lasting 66 days, the Mayflower anchored near the tip of Cape Cod. One month later, the Mayflower crossed Massachusetts, where the Pilgrims, as they are now commonly known, began the work of establishing a village at a new Plymouth.
In November 1621, having produced a successful corn harvest, the settlers organised a celebratory feast.
In December 2007 a Virgin flight pushed back from the stand at Gatwick Airport in England en route to Los Angeles airport. On board was yours truly. Two days later, a Aeromexico flight, again with me on board, pushed back from the stand at LAX for the short flight down to Hermosillo Airport in the State of Sonora, Mexico.
That same afternoon, around 2pm, I was met by Sue at Hermosillo airport ready for the relatively short drive down to San Carlos. I was there for a Christmas holiday courtesy of Sue and Don, her husband.
With Sue to meet me at the airport was Jean, a good friend of many years standing. Jean was originally a Londoner, having been born just a few miles from where I was born. Now she was settled in San Carlos after her American husband died in 2005.
We all headed off in Sue’s car for the journey to San Carlos.
Little did I know that just a few days later at a local dinner and dance spot in San Carlos when I got up and asked Jean for a dance something magical would happen when I put my arm around Jean’s waist. That evening was a 20th.
Fast forward 35 months, not only to the day but practically to the hour and that magic in our lives is still there in abundance.
For Jean and I were married in St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Payson, Arizona on the 20th November in front of the Reverend Dan Tantimonaco.
That marriage gives me the right to apply to the US Government for Resident status and so, today, Thanksgiving Day 2010, Jean and I will also have our first celebratory feast in gratitude to starting our married lives as new Americans.
By Paul Handover
Learning from Dogs 
Congratulations to you both.. Life is full of synchronicities and I am more than aware of there is no such thing as coincidence anymore.. At this time of the Earth Changes many such as yourselves are meeting once again that Soul-Part to be united once again.. And we find that synchronicities will play more roles in our lives if we but open our eyes and see their signs as they lead us along our designated paths upon our lifes journey.. Blessings to you Both.
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Thank you, Sue. As Dr David Hawkins would say (Book – Force vs Power) ‘the world reflects back what we think about most!’
You are right – coincidences are extremely rare, if they happen at all!
Thanksgiving wishes to you and all those close to you.
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Beautiful story. Beautiful couple. A happy day made happier by your wonderful news. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Sherry, thank you so much for your comment. I feel very, very honoured (whoops – honored) to be a part of this country.
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ha! I caught that! You can use the “u”…..we can use all the class we can get!!
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CONGRATULATIONS we have been waiting to hear about the happy event – we hope you are very very happy and have a wonderful life together in your new country. Have to say 35 months is nothing it is 30 years for us this year and the magic is still there for us and we wish you the same. Luv G&B
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That is such a wonderful comment to see. Bless you both and I can’t wait until we can meet up either at our place or yours!
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Many congrats to you both and very best wishes for the future.
Mike.
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Thank you Mike, You are always welcome here in AZ.
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Congratulations indeed. That is great news! I hope you will both be blissfully happy in your new life together.
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Thank you, dear Sir,
Same goes for you as for Mike. Welcome any time.
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Dear Paul and Jean,
Congratulations to you both. Best wishes for health and happiness from all of us here in DTY.
F&S
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Dear Frank,
I have just read out your reply to Jeannie as we sit here having a late breakfast. Jean and I are touched by your kind wishes, as we are by everyone’s thoughts.
Please put Payson, AZ on your list of places to come and visit. Trust all is well with you and the family,
Best wishes,
P&J
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Superb News! Very best wishes to you both ;-))
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Julian, Thank you, my friend. Like all the others, you and yours always welcome here at Payson.
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Hi Paul and Jean, I have been trying to call to tell you Happy Anniversary, but your phone number I have is disconnected, please would you have Jean call me….Thanks, Barbara (Baboo)
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