The smoke from last night's town fireworks show had cleared. Early this morning on a neighborhood walk, the loud trill of a bird caught my eye. I looked up. On the overhead utility wire sat a beautiful red cardinal.
Bright red feathers glistened in the sun as he belted out, Preeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeety girl. Prettttttttttttttttttttty girl. I laughed. Pretty girl...
I'd
never seen a cardinal sing before, and had ignored an angel nudge to bring
my camera. Our walk continued down the quiet lane, sunshine on our
backs, pasture green from yesterday's booming thunderstorms. The
cardinal's voice rang through the air.
I didn't expect to see the cardinal again. But on our return, there he was still singing, perched on high. I thanked him for his cheerful visit. It seemed important to get a photo to capture this rare moment.
And, suddenly I recalled ...what's yours to do, you will have time to do it, so go ahead planning for success. Time is not a factor in your life. With that thought in mind, I hurried home, grabbed my camera, and returned down the driveway.
He had moved down the wire...but was now clearly in view, striking a pose in a more visible blue sky. A perfect opportunity. I zoomed the shaking lens upward, trying to focus... snapping away, I asked the angels for help to get a photo to share with you.
And the angels delivered.
Love and peace,
Rae Karen
