A Chance Meeting at Goodwill...

Last week, I was in Goodwill for one of my shopping trips. 

I somehow got to talking to a lady in one of the aisles and we chatted a while about this and that. 

One of the this and that's that we chatted about was that we both liked Asian art. 

I told her about the Korean painting that I found at that store and she stated that her whole house was decorated in Oriental style...

After about a 15 minute chat, she pulled a piece of carved jade out of her pocket.  She gave it to me to look at.

On one side was a carving of a Dragon. 
On the other side was a Phoenix. A beautiful piece.

I started to hand it back to her and she said, "No.  I want you to have it."

She explained that she had been carrying it around for a few weeks and was looking for someone that would appreciate it. 

She said that she thought that it might be Korean and that she wanted me to have it!

I gave her one of my hand beaded rings in exchange.

It was one of those chance meetings that you hear about.

I doubt that I will ever see her again, but I really appreciate the piece.  I found beads and some stones to make it into a necklace and this is how it turned out. 

I wore it to Wednesday Witches today and everyone liked it.

I also got half a watchband finished at the meeting today.  All in all, it was a very good day!

See you tomorrow