I'm really missing Mary right now. But I know she's close and I'll tell you why. While on my trip, I spotted a cardinal several times, but I wasn't able to get a good picture.
This morning I woke up in a funk. I mean- it's the first Monday of summer and half the family is sick, Drew's got a cast- what are we to do? Pete's still staying home from work because he feels so bad. Everything just started irritating me, so I went outside at 7:00 AM to pull weeds because nobody cleaned our house and yard while we were away like I had dreamed. Anyway, I sat and pulled, thinking about Mary's sister, Jeni's upcoming wedding. I really want to go, but at the same time, I feel guilty about spending the money on plane tickets to fly to New York. Pete thinks I should go, and I want to go, but- isn't that selfish of me to take that money away from my family? This is what I was thinking when I heard a beautiful, all too familiar tune start to comfort me. I was yanking those weeds and wondering what to do and my little red cardinal appeared, right above me and sang to me VERY loudly. I got up and looked, said a prayer (like I always do) and revelled in the moment. I really think I need to go. And can you believe while I was typing this, I got a call for a new tutoring student? Yes, the money will be there, and something magical will happen- I just know it!
ARCHIVES.....FIRST DRAFTS.....
3 comments:
...just when you thought He was out of miracles
Oh Laurie, I know if it was meant to be it will happen. If not, you will be there in spirit. I love you my friend. Please don't fret over it. I know it is an expensive trip and I don't "expect" you to be here. I think the world of you and understand. It's a tough economy right now. You mean the world to me and so does your peace of heart.
I always like to pull weeds when I'm down, too. And, I must say that your cardinal appearances are special, indeed. Since reading your blog, I always look for them and I NEVER see one. Never. So, you must be special. :)
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