I posted on my blog all night last night. Oh, wait. I guess that was in my dreams. Well, as you may have guessed, I'm just beginning this blog journey so I hope you will continue this journey with me.
I awakened this morning to the sound of bird wings flapping against my bedroom window. He's very persistent and doesn't slow his efforts until I speak to him. I tell him good morning; how much I miss him and love him. Then he seems to calm himself and flaps a bit more softly. Our child was always extremely intelligent, very articulate, opinionated, and determined to be heard.
What could he be trying to tell me today? My goodness, there has been so much happening. A few months ago, my great grandson was born. My son would now be a grandfather. His pride would be boundless.
His son finished school, got married and has now given him an heir. He would have so much to say and be so full of love for this new little family.
Since last fall, his father has fought and won a battle with cancer. He will find great joy in being OPA (great-grandfather) to our sweet little great grandbaby.
But perhaps the message to me this morning is to focus on the very serious situation our world is dealing with right now: COVID-19. Stay home; wash hands frequently; distance ourselves from others. Think of ways to help and not hinder the efforts of those trying to care for the infected victims of this terrible virus.
An affectionate kiss. A warm hug. These are things we avoid right now but we should find alternate gestures of friendliness, kindness, helpfulness; gestures that will fill the void, the need for human touch.
I went back into the bedroom just now. My little bird has gone for now. Once he greets me in the morning and makes himself known, I suppose he is confident I am at least contemplating the message he is trying to convey. And so he flies away, for the time being.
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