When some learn of Lucy and that she is no longer in our presence I often say “the worst day of my life” then I quickly correct myself and say no it can’t be the worst day for then I would have never known her …. Many have said move on, move forward, that perhaps I cling to her death because it brings whatever to me personally. Alas, unless you have held a beautiful lil angel in your arms, grieved for the loss as if you could walk around the corner and find her for your daughter and son in love, please know that grief never leaves the mind. A few musings as we reflect on “We Love Olive Lucy Day” yes, this is her day today and forever take a reflective walk with me on this her 13th Birthday when I had the great opportunity to hold and cradle her as her Nana the day is as clear as yesterday and for this I’m grateful ……
After Lucy left our presence and I returned home not too soon after her passing their beloved kitty Penelope left her life as well …. Perhaps the grief was too much for her to bare as well …. When “Nellie” was lifted off the floor where she passed there lied a dime …. Not “Nellie” too not our beloved kitty ….. and then the thought came to mind …..perhaps “Lucy” needed a lil bit of her family to come along ….. so, we say rest you two and play forever in eternity.
A dime soon became incredibly significant in our lives. When wondering throughout this life when on days I feel I can no longer deal or am I making the right decision a dime suddenly appears. I cannot explain the phenomena I just know it is “Lucy” saying and acknowledging that the decisions we have made were right. I have opened a card from a friend and a dime rolls out …….. I ask a friend is there a reason you sent me a dime in that card ….. response “a dime” umm no I did not send a dime. I will share some thoughts on this subject and the subject of the musings of a Nana who has missed ever so much one of the loves she has come to know as a jewel in her crown of beautiful grandchildren.
One might say what is the spiritual meaning of finding dimes. I have thought of this many times not truly knowing the significance. Here are some thoughts on this subject in case you are interested in knowing.
Spiritual meaning of finding dimes goes back to the value of the dime. The number 10 is quite symbolic of the circle and thus, events coming to full circle. The dime also can represent unity and the completion of a task.
In History finding money has represented the presence of a loved one … such sayings as pennies from heaven ….. when found randomly, a departed loved one is leaving a symbol that love remains still. I have found that dimes appear at times when I am in a difficult point in my life.
The number 10 is considered a holy number often in the Bible. Count your fingers on both hands adding up to 10 before you must count again or continue counting. It is the basis life is total.
When I question a job that I have accepted to take on within life and start questioning my own decisions guess what appears …. A dime, a symbol of confirmation of my decision.
Finding dimes in unexpected places, a dozen or so or seams nonstop it is at that time that
I do believe in a divine intervention with a belief there has got to be symbolism in it all. Thinking outside our human minds and a perspective that everyday dimes found in the most unique times and places are signs from our beloved “Olive Lucy” ……… I love this lil girl to no end.
WHAT YOU COULD DO WHEN YOU FIND A DIME
•\tPick it Up ~ do not pass it by thinking nothing of it, a shiny dime has caught your attention for a reason and no, it is not to make you 10 cents richer
•\tRemember What You Have Been Asking For ~ we all ask for help or pray for answers, a dime just happens to be a sign sent to guide you. The dime itself will not make it all better it is what it stands for …. Paying attention and being mindful of all thoughts, questions, and prayers that you send out to the entire Universe and life you have been heard
•\tRemember Who You Have Been Thinking About ~ a Loved one, someone significant no longer here anymore, whom you thought off
•\tI have saved every dime ever found
Follow your heart ….. make the best choices. They send messages of love, protection surrounding you in healing energy and gently pushing you to do some healing work on yourself. Raising your perception of it all not worrying about what others think. Reconnect with your faith centering yourself in a divine light, you have their love and support and will be guided in coming weeks with divine synchronizing and intuition.
Dimes signify completion or end of a cycle with new beginnings. Many times, in finding dimes a new door of opportunity almost always opens for me not long after. Dimes signify change in ways of opportunities for our highest good. Being mindful of my life when I find a dime I pay attention. I soon realize that opportunities are not always the big bang, it is usually quite subtle and light. A new idea, a person you have met who needed you. Opportunities are everywhere and are ever so inspirational. Being more attentive in all my waking moments, looking around and following that intuition.
I guess you could also say that dimes can be about a soul’s journey, stay on your path of enlightenment. Somedays we all need that boost of energy and clarity. Meditation, energy, work, or spiritual models can help us find balance helping to focus on our day. Dimes can say take better care of your journey do something nourishing for your soul.
So, you might see a dime is more significant than anyone including myself may have thought, don’t think though that every dime you find or get is a message, those are not the dimes I speak off. It is those dimes that just happen out of nowhere, the ones that find you in the most intriguing ways, the dimes that just happen. Dimes that cross your path in such a way you must wonder what it means …. Those are the dimes that carry the most significant messages.
On a lighter side I would have been able to shop for “Olive Lucy” and buy her perhaps these items: Felt Letter Board, Cozy Hoodie Bath Robe: Lap Gear: Silver Marque Letter; Ear Buds: Roller Blades: Kindle: Watches; Official Teenager T-Shirt or a simple Pixie Purse ….. but alas not able to share in the joy of the shopping we pass it on to children in her memory knowing her true spirit of love lives on in many who do not even know it.
“I have lost my smile, But don’t worry. The Dandelion has it.”
Thich Naht

Take time to save your stories,
Seize the opportunity when it knocks,
Or someday you and yours,
Could be strangers in the box.
When saying “Hello” also meant saying “Goodbye”
Happy 13th Birthday “Olive Lucy” may you always know we know when you are near ……….. we love you teenangel and miss you beyond words on this and every day we breathe.
Nananbiha & Tatanbihu