On this auspicious day—April 4th—I woke up to a Facebook memory that took me back to 4/4/16, when I shared the story of my beloved Cory’s ring had mysteriously gone missing… and just as mysteriously returned. Fittingly, 4 is Cory’s number.

Feeling inspired, I decided to dive into an art project and headed over to Hobby Lobby for supplies.

As I walked into the store, I noticed a woman who looked visibly upset. “I lost my necklace,” she said, her voice trembling.

Immediately, I had a strong intuitive sense that this wasn’t just any necklace—it was connected to someone she’d lost.

I felt pulled to follow her toward the back of the store.

Along the way, I quietly asked Cory to help me. Show me where the necklace is, I whispered inside.

And clear as day, I heard: It’s in her car.

When I caught up to her—now clearly panicking—I gently asked her to tell me about the necklace.

She broke down in tears and said it had her son’s name, Devin, engraved on it. He had passed away 4½ years ago.

I shared that my son had passed 10 years ago, and asked if I could give her a hug.

She nodded, and we embraced in that quiet, sacred way only grieving mothers can.

Afterward, I told her that I had a feeling the necklace was in her car.

So we walked out to the parking lot.

Her husband was already checking around the passenger seat when we arrived.

She took a quick look and stepped aside to let me try.

I had already asked Cory for help—and sure enough, when I reached between the seat and the console, there it was.

I held up the necklace and gently clasped it around her neck.

“You’re welcome to share your grief about your son with me,” I told her softly.

She was crying now—so grateful, so relieved. I smiled and said, “Devin is always looking out for you. He’s still finding ways to support you.”

We stood there, hearts wide open, and exchanged contact info.

I told them about Healing Hearts, the support group I’m starting for bereaved parents.

Ahhh… life is beautiful. In the most mysterious, tender ways.

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