Our hopes were high that the extremely windy weather the past several days had helped to dry up our favorite nearby lake. This afternoon we made a spontaneous stop to check it out. The parking lot was accessible! The picnic table and park bench were on solid, soggy ground, and the trees were only standing in puddles where we used to spread the cracked corn each morning. The amazing sight was a wonderful sign of restoration and renewal in time for spring.
Our timing was especially good because a young woman drove by smiling and pointing down the lane, Baby Ducks!
We took a walk to see for ourselves. Sure enough, mama and her babies were resting on the warm, dry pavement, enjoying a sunbath, now that the storms had passed.
Rather than disturb their peace, I got a photo from a distance, and we walked back down the road to the car. With the drop in temperatures, and gusty high winds, this week had been challenging for the little family. My heart went out to them in need of a quiet rest.
The lake had been inaccessible since Hurricane Milton last fall. Today was the answer to a prayer for all of our friends, both feathered or not, to once again begin a sweet communion at the waterside.
It's a comfort to know that no matter what we're facing, unseen heavenly Help is available. Don't quit...the best is yet to be. This too shall pass.
Love and peace,
Rae Karen
