....And now they're gone.

My children and I have been watching a bird nest that was built just out of our front door. We watched as the "mama bird" brought her materials and weaved them together for a home for her babies. Within a few days four tiny eggs appeared. They looked so fragile, blue in color almost speckled. We were at home the day the small birds hatched and actually got to see one of them emerge from the cracked egg. It was awesome! They were so tiny....and UgLy! Oh, my! They were bald (of coarse) and you could see every vein in their little delicate bodies. Over the days we watched the mom sit just out of sight (she thought), but close enough to get to her little ones if needed. We talked to the babies and showed everyone who visited. We felt like we help care for them, by keeping them safe. Over the few short weeks, we watched as they matured. When I arrived home from work yesterday I went to check on the little birds and saw them "trying out" their wings. They would take turns fluttering in the nest, as their siblings would watch and probably encourage. I told the kids that we had to keep a close eye on them and maybe get to see them try to fly. We had to run a few errands, once home we raced to the nest.....it was empty. My heart sank. We had fallen in love with the little birds, learning about nature and creation.



I have had friends like these little birds. They fly into your life so unexpectedly, build a secure home in your heart and when you are not looking....they're gone.
Saddened, disheartened, but delighted that you had a chance to get to know them; to share with them, laugh with them, cry with them. Then a feeling of gratification sweeps over your heart by just knowing that they carry a piece of your heart with them and maybe, just maybe, you will get to see them again. To renew that sweet friendship.

Life is hard these days. It seems everyone is struggling with something. The prayer request at my church are intense. There is a certain feeling there...an excitement, a wonder, a presence. God knows just where we are. He can't be here physically, but He sends those friends, co-workers, neighbors and family members to reach out and help us. When you feel like you are fluttering or when you look around and see the world, in which you must lunge, so big and overwhelming....look around, for God is there. He is sitting on "GO", ready to come and get us. He is so ready to be with you, to sit and talk, to hold you and tell you that your problems are over....they're All gone. Rest in Him today..

John 14:3 (KJV)
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.