Hope

One Christmas I deeply pondered the meaning of the word hope About a week later I discovered this bird nest. It somehow defined the word 'hope' for me which is 'believing that something good is going to happen regardless of the circumstance'.
One morning I discovered something very unusual, a bird nest was hanging over up over the middle of our South country road, over (15 feet high?) for months. I was observing it. It dangled through wind, rain and snow. Even my husband was amazed.

It is a happy thought that maybe eggs hatched & little birds flew away when it was time. Having taken this little photo reminds me to 'hang on' and have hope.

 The winter in Kansas was a long one. Many ups and downs, one down was was parting with my beautiful grand-dog Mocha. He & I were buddies taking so many walks up and down our country roads sometimes one cold winter days. We love the outdoors...I'd be daydreaming with my head up in the clouds (literally) and well when he was feeling good he was always a few steps ahead of...trying to keep pace with Benedict our very chubby independent beagle.

Losing Mocha to this life was so difficult. I truly understand now how a person can become attached to their pets. Can you believe before Mocha I didn't have any animal 'inside'? Mocha was the exception and I really loved him....long hair & the not so good at all dog smell which came with the package. I dealt with it and surprised myself a lot. There is a season for everything and my time to let go of my grand dog has come and gone. On my dresser I keep a picture of Mocha. We have many memories and knowing that, without a doubt, Mocha loved me too, gives me comfort. Even more than that...I'm believing Mocha is with his master and Our Lord. Check out Rainbow bridge to give comfort to those who love their lost furry friends.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

1 Corinthians 13:13

  Thank you God for giving us faith, hope and love. Priceless gifts to both receive and give when the opportunity arises.

Blessed,

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