Weave a Ladder of Dreams, Have Faith, Be Courageous, Aspire

I so love when our faith, our hope are renewed and fortified.

I love when we have an open heart, an open mind we receive what we need, right where we are, right when we need it.

 

This morning while driving my daughter to school in the cool early morning (6:30 a.m.) fog, we were at a stop light and in the corner of my eye a particularly large brown something commanded my attention. Having a big yellow SUV, we're accustomed to bees landing on the window...but this was too big to be a bee . . .it was a baby bird. All downey and dazed as she landed and perched on my window shield wiper, she apparently had just taken her maiden flight. We sat their, my daughter and I, in our car, but also in the middle of the street in amazement and caution. Was she injured, was she going to take flight again, was she going to come along for the ride? The light turned green and I needed to decide what to do, what actionable step to take. Slowly, (like 5 miles an hour) I proceeded to drive down the street, watching her watching us, her little downey wings fluttering - take flight little bird, take flight - you can do it.

She did! We were so glee full. I think she was too.

Last night as I lay down to sleep, I wondered, what would I do if I had the courage to do it . . .what keeps me from stepping out in courage on some things, when my life experience seems to be defined by

courage

resiliance

perseverence

and most certainly

my faith.

 

What would you do if you could drink a cup of courage? What do you think has defined your life?

BIG exhale - when we need to step out in courage, it can (and does) feel like that little baby bird taking her maiden flight, landing in unexpected places - but I know, like she, I too will have a soft landing, if even in an unexpected place. Then, then I will know, I can do it - I can fly!

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with loving gratitude,

May I always

warm your heart & home®

Comments

[Kate Pitner]

Great post Terri! You had me waiting anxiously while I read to find out what happened to the baby bird. Your question is thought provoking. Hmmm - I've got to think about that one a bit, but in a quick reply I'm going to say it's my faith in God that defines my life and my desire to soar that keeps me pushing ahead with courage. :0)

[Beth Yarbrough]

Terri - you brought tears of joy to my eyes with this story! Bless you, girl!

[Diane Knott]

Terri, what a sweet and thought-provoking post this was. Perfect for me to read on a Sunday morning.

What would I do if I could take a "maiden flight"? Excellent question - no answer yet though! I'll give it a lot of thought!

Hugs to you! And I'm glad the little baby bird made it!
Hugs, Diane