I was 18 years old. My dad had just come back from retrieving my birth certificate (and his) from his safety deposit box. Now that I was an adult going out into the world, he said I would need to have this for various things and it would be myresponsibility now to keep it in a safe place.Before handing my birth certificate over to me, my dad wanted me to take note of my birth date and birth time. I was born on 11/1 at 4:44pm. Knowing how much numbers was a part of his life... I knew this explanation was going to be good. He explained to me the significance of my numbers and how meaningful those will be to me all throughout my life. I still get chills remembering what he said to me.
At first I just assumed that he was just trying to make me feel extra special... just like he had done all of my life. Even when I had failures... my dad always pointed out the silver lining and made me feel like a winner in all that I did... even when I didn't fully succeed. I remember that he never allowed me to say the word 'can't.' I can still hear him today... "Can't never did anything!"
But back to the birth certificate conversation. Next, he showed me his birth certificate and pointed out his birth numbers, which was the 5th month of the year at 5:55pm. "Way cool" was my response. But when he told me that my sister was also born at 5:55pm... I was really impressed by all of this. The last thing he said was, "Just remember this, okay?" I thought the whole thing was really neat... but didn't give much more thought to it afterward.
It wasn't until a several years after he passed that I started to realize the significance of these numbers. It seemed that I kept getting messages with repetitive number sequences... not just the fact that I kept waking up at either 1:11, 2:22, or 3:33 almost every night. But, I would see these numbers at frequent times throughout the day on signs, license plates, email messages, sales receipts... it just went on and on. I just kept thinking... "how interesting."
Then... my sister and I both mentioned how we kept getting these number sequence messages in the same manor. We just thought it was so interesting. It wasn't until a few weeks later that a light bulb went off. She immediately contacted me to tell me, "Julie... I think these messages are dad communicating with us!" That's when the conversation with my dad came flashing back to me... and my sister had no knowledge of this conversation with my dad before this time.
I shared the numbers conversation that dad had with me and we both knew the answer to this wondrous number thing. Ever since then, we have embraced these messages from our dad, the numbers guy. It never ceases to amaze me when I get these messages. Always very interesting timing. I feel as though he is still right here, encouraging me.
Side note: I just now realized while writing this story that I have figured out one more significant meaning of my birth numbers. On my fourteenth birthday, my brother Larry gave me a necklace. The necklace had a heart shaped pendant that read, "Darling 14." I remember looking at that number and thinking how much I liked it...I don't know why... but I just got a good feeling when I looked at that number. So from that day on... 14 has always been my favorite number.
Now... scroll back up and look at my birth numbers. Notice anything interesting? I just now noticed that myself. Chills.
Thanks for taking the time to read my story. Over the years, I have told this stories to others... many have told me that they had noticed the same in there life and were glad to learn the meaning. If you have a number story, please share it in the comments area.
I hope this gives a bit of comfort to those who have lost someone close to them. Please know that our loved ones are never truly lost from our lives. Not only do they live on in our hearts, but their spirit lives on in many other ways. And, if you take the time to stop and observe... you may just start receiving their messages too.
Julie
p.s. here is a great article I found online on a page called, "11:11 Synchronicity- Repetitive Numbers and Their Meaning." There is so much information out there on this subject. Check it out!
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Number Sequences From The Angels
by Doreen Virtue, Ph.D.
The angels do their best to get our attention and to communicate with us. In this way, they help us heal our own lives. However, we often discount the signs they give us, writing them off as mere coincidences or our imagination. The angels say: “We can’t write our messages to you in the sky. You’ve got to pay attention and believe when you see any patterns forming in your life — especially in response to any questions or prayers you’ve posed. When you hear the same song repeatedly or see the same number sequence, who do you think is behind this? Your angels, of course!”
Your angels often communicate messages to you by showing you sequences of numbers. They do this in two ways. First, they subtly whisper in your ear so you’ll look up in time to notice the clock’s time or a phone number on a billboard. The angels hope you’ll be aware that you’re seeing this same number sequence repeatedly. For instance, you may frequently see the number sequence 111, and it seems every time you look at a clock the time reads 1:11 or 11:11.
The second way in which angels show you meaningful number sequences is by physically arranging for, say, a car to drive in front of you that has a specific license plate number they want you to see. Those who are aware of this phenomenon become adept at reading the meaning of various license plates. In this way, the angels will actually give you detailed messages. Here are the basic meanings of various number sequences. However, your own angels will tell you if your situation holds a different meaning for you. Ask your angels, “What are you trying to tell me?” and they’ll happily give you additional information to help decode their numeric meanings.
111 — Monitor your thoughts carefully, and be sure to only think about what you want, not what you don’t want. This sequence is a sign that there is a gate of opportunity opening up, and your thoughts are manifesting into form at record speeds. The 111 is like the bright light of a flash bulb. It means the universe has just taken a snapshot of your thoughts and is manifesting them into form. Are you pleased with what thoughts the universe has captured? If not, correct your thoughts (ask your angels to help you with this if you have difficulty controlling or monitoring your thoughts).
222 — Our newly planted ideas are beginning to grow into reality. Keep watering and nurturing them, and soon they will push through the soil so you can see evidence of your manifestation. In other words, don’t quit five minutes before the miracle. Your manifestation is soon going to be evident to you, so keep up the good work! Keep holding positive thoughts, keep affirming, and continue visualizing.
333 — The Ascended Masters are near you, desiring you to know that you have their help, love, and companionship. Call upon the Ascended Masters often, especially when you see the number 3 patterns around you. Some of the more famous Ascended Masters include: Jesus, Moses, Mary,Quant Yin, and Yogananda.
444 — The angels are surrounding you now, reassuring you of their love and help. Don’t worry because the angels’ help is nearby.
555 — Buckle your seatbelts. A major life change is upon you. This change should not be viewed as being "positive" or "negative," since all change is but a natural part of life’s flow. Perhaps this change is an answer to your prayers, so continue seeing and feeling yourself being at peace.
666 — Your thoughts are out of balance right now, focused too much on the material world. This number sequence asks you to balance your thoughts between heaven and earth. Like the famous "Sermon on the Mount," the angels ask you to focus on spirit and service, and know your material and emotional needs will automatically be met as a result.
777 — The angels applaud you…congratulations, you’re on a roll! Keep up the good work and know your wish is coming true. This is an extremely positive sign and means you should also expect more miracles to occur.
888 — A phase of your life is about to end, and this is a sign to give you forewarning to prepare. This number sequence may mean you are winding up an emotional career, or relationship phase. It also means there is light at the end of the tunnel. In addition, it means, “The crops are ripe. Don’t wait to pick and enjoy them.” In other words, don’t procrastinate making your move or enjoying fruits of your labor.
999 — Completion. This is the end of a big phase in your personal or global life. Also, it is a message to lightworkers involved in Earth healing and means, "Get to work because Mother Earth needs you right now."
000 — A reminder you are one with God, and to feel the presence of your Creator’s love within you. Also, it is a sign that a situation has gone full circle.
"These 11:11 wake-up calls on your digital clocks, mobile phones, VCR’s and microwaves are the "trademark" prompts of a group of 1,111 fun-loving spirit guardians, or angels, and it's their way of using our innate ability for pattern recognition to let us know that they are here."
source: http://www.in5d.com/1111-repetitive-numbers.html
source: http://www.in5d.com/1111-repetitive-numbers.html
All the shelters were all taken for this year no matter the date. Next year I will get a reservation request in by January for tables and a shelter. It is a very large and nice beach park, so we are going very early in hopes to get a fire pit near an area with grass and beach. So bring lawn chairs and beach blankets.
