Mia

We get what we ask for, the more we project energy towards something the more we draw it towards us, you seem to have been projecting alot and when it came back to you, you were listening. for alot of people they miss the opportunity to engage with the returning energy because they are not listening.

this happens to me all the time, I have opened myself to this energy and generally know that when a thought or someone pops into my head it is because someone might call me or an event is going to happen.

the other thing is he could have been projecting as well and you could have been open to it, thus sensing his energy. when we ask for things, even subtly they are answered. It could be direct or indirect, such as you reading about his mom passing. it is the opportunity you were asking for.

the really hard part is not being aware of the opportunity but acting on it, so listen to your heart, be honest with your heart and finally trust it. it will guide you to where you want to go.

best of luck :)

one last thing... I'd take the opportunity.
cheers,