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It seems that the subject of rewards has sparked alot of interest, and even exposed a personality trait in a certain individual that I had no idea existed. Anyway, here's a story of my "Greatest Reward".
In the summer of 1999, my city (Winnipeg) held the Pam Am games. Events were held all over the city and also outside the city. Many events were held in a large Provincial park, which has a lake.
In late fall of that year, the lake was drained, and I was there finding lots of goodies. One of the rings that I found, was a plain gold band with the words "Believe and Achieve" inscribed inside. Once I read those words, I felt that it was a divine message and imediately slid the ring on. It fit perfect (Which is rare for my fingers) and I repeated the words to myself and instantly recieved a nice signal which turned out to be a big, nice gold ring! I believed, then I achieved! To me, this ring is magical and the incribed words are powerful. I wore it alot.
Two years later, in the dead of winter, I saw an article in the newspaper that took me by surprise. It went on to explain about the gold medalist, Simon Whittfield and his father who wonders if he will ever see his long lost ring again, as it must be resting on the lake bottom, lost forever.
The article continues to explain how the gold metalist made up 5 gold bands with their family motto inscribed on each ring and that Simon wore one and gave one to his brother, sister, mother, and father. They all wore their rings everytime Simon competed for a medal. It was their powerful luck charm that gave Simon the confidence to win. His father Geoff lost his ring during the Pan Am games while swimming. The ring was inscribed with the words "Believe and Achieve" and I happen to be wearing it at that moment!!!
I called the major newspaper and instantly a reporter came to my house and took pictures and my story. It hit the paper the next day with a nice story and a big colour picture of me wearing the ring. Included in the article was the surprise of the owner when the newspaper contacted him with news of his discovered ring. A few days later he called me from his home in Kingston, Ontario. We had a great conversation and he realised that the ring had become a part of me, but I was completely fine with letting it go. He wanted to meet me in person and was heading my way in the summertime briefly and told me to hold on to the ring until then.
Despite the comments of a few other detectorists telling me to "milk him for a big reward", I had no expectations, and felt that this whole experience was a reward in it's self.
Geoff called a month later and we talked. He told me that he had been thinking and decided that he wanted to reward me with a duplicate of the exact same ring that he was going to get made up from the same jeweler, with their family motto inscribed and exchange rings when we meet!
He was essientially saying "welcome to the family", as these rings were only worn by the family members. Even though he was making the exact same ring, the one he lost, held magic and it was sentimental to him.
We met months later, joyously, exchanged rings and he welcomed me to stay at his home anytime if I happen to be in that area (quite far from here) and hoped to connect sometime in the future.
End of story.
I would be foolish not to except that reward and it would probably insult him aswell. The ring he gave me was better than cash and I felt honoured to have been a part of this incredible experience. I will never ask for a reward, because I believe that the higher forces at work, will always take care of me and I accept the rewards given. If my services are called upon, then yes there is a fee, just like every other profession.
It's been awile since I wore that new ring, I happen to be wearing another magic ring right now, but that, is another story......
Thanks for listening and sharing.
Dave.
In the summer of 1999, my city (Winnipeg) held the Pam Am games. Events were held all over the city and also outside the city. Many events were held in a large Provincial park, which has a lake.
In late fall of that year, the lake was drained, and I was there finding lots of goodies. One of the rings that I found, was a plain gold band with the words "Believe and Achieve" inscribed inside. Once I read those words, I felt that it was a divine message and imediately slid the ring on. It fit perfect (Which is rare for my fingers) and I repeated the words to myself and instantly recieved a nice signal which turned out to be a big, nice gold ring! I believed, then I achieved! To me, this ring is magical and the incribed words are powerful. I wore it alot.
Two years later, in the dead of winter, I saw an article in the newspaper that took me by surprise. It went on to explain about the gold medalist, Simon Whittfield and his father who wonders if he will ever see his long lost ring again, as it must be resting on the lake bottom, lost forever.
The article continues to explain how the gold metalist made up 5 gold bands with their family motto inscribed on each ring and that Simon wore one and gave one to his brother, sister, mother, and father. They all wore their rings everytime Simon competed for a medal. It was their powerful luck charm that gave Simon the confidence to win. His father Geoff lost his ring during the Pan Am games while swimming. The ring was inscribed with the words "Believe and Achieve" and I happen to be wearing it at that moment!!!
I called the major newspaper and instantly a reporter came to my house and took pictures and my story. It hit the paper the next day with a nice story and a big colour picture of me wearing the ring. Included in the article was the surprise of the owner when the newspaper contacted him with news of his discovered ring. A few days later he called me from his home in Kingston, Ontario. We had a great conversation and he realised that the ring had become a part of me, but I was completely fine with letting it go. He wanted to meet me in person and was heading my way in the summertime briefly and told me to hold on to the ring until then.
Despite the comments of a few other detectorists telling me to "milk him for a big reward", I had no expectations, and felt that this whole experience was a reward in it's self.
Geoff called a month later and we talked. He told me that he had been thinking and decided that he wanted to reward me with a duplicate of the exact same ring that he was going to get made up from the same jeweler, with their family motto inscribed and exchange rings when we meet!
He was essientially saying "welcome to the family", as these rings were only worn by the family members. Even though he was making the exact same ring, the one he lost, held magic and it was sentimental to him.
We met months later, joyously, exchanged rings and he welcomed me to stay at his home anytime if I happen to be in that area (quite far from here) and hoped to connect sometime in the future.
End of story.
I would be foolish not to except that reward and it would probably insult him aswell. The ring he gave me was better than cash and I felt honoured to have been a part of this incredible experience. I will never ask for a reward, because I believe that the higher forces at work, will always take care of me and I accept the rewards given. If my services are called upon, then yes there is a fee, just like every other profession.
It's been awile since I wore that new ring, I happen to be wearing another magic ring right now, but that, is another story......
Thanks for listening and sharing.
Dave.
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