Heavy rain and thunder claps woke me up last night. Protection prayers went out to all those little creatures caught up in stormy weather. Rather than be fearful, I focused on the beautiful new dawn that was coming in the morning. A special day when family will visit from out of state. A long overdue reunion.
This morning I woke up to the sweet song of a bird outside the bedroom window. And, later a glorious golden-orange sunrise peeked through the trees in scintillating rays like a 4th of July sparkler.
The storm was a distant memory. I was not disappointed to greet the new day.
But more was to come...
During a quiet time of reflection in the sun-room, our cat, Hei-Hei, perked up and dashed to the window.
Curious, I took a look.
A young turkey had come calling...pecking at corn kernels on the lawn. The first gobbler to visit this year. It's always a thrill to see a wild turkey roam free in the yard. A signal for me to give thanks for all things. I was thankful the storm passed, and the morning was abundantly rich with the beauty of nature.
And to prove thoughts are things... no sooner did I mention missing the rabbits who haven't been around at all this spring, as if on cue, one appeared, then another, and another! Soon there were four animated little cotton-tails hopping around the front yard. Spring had sprung. Renewal, rebirth, and resurrection are in the air. Get ready. The best is yet to be.
Love and peace,
Rae Karen
