So God created great sea creatures and every living thing that scurries and swarms in the water, and every sort of bird—each producing offspring of the same kind. And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:21
I knew the day would come for these sweet babies to spread their wings and fly away. It has been such a joy to watch them grow and hear their sweet singing every morning! My girls considered naming them, but I warned them that they would only be in the nest for a short time. They even asked if we could “keep” them. I told them no, that they were meant to fly and be free.
We peeked in on them every day…and the speed at which they developed and grew feathers was simply amazing! I kept telling the girls that any day they would be leaving. And then yesterday, I had a sense that it was going to happen.
Momma and daddy perched themselves on the gutter atop my front porch, and I could hear them cheering the babies on!
And I could hear the baby birds fluttering their wings in the nest on our front door…I took my dog for a walk and then went onto the porch to peek at them- and lo and behold- the first baby peered up at me and flew for the first time! Momma and Daddy bird were celebrating and flying all around- peeping continuously, and I found myself smiling, and cheering right along with them!
These babies would have not survived if my friend and I had not put them back into the nest that had fallen off my door. And here they were-only two weeks later- ready to spread their wings and fly! I went on about my day, and when I returned home that afternoon, they were all gone.
All this made me think about what it will be like when my own daughters leave my “nest”. Life is flying by at lightening speed. It seems like just yesterday I brought my first baby home from the hospital. One day, Lord willing, I will watch both of my girls graduate … and hopefully get married… and have their own babies…oh, I can hardly bear to think of them growing up, but it’s happening right before my very eyes! I can’t even imagine what it will feel like to let them go- to watch my girls spread their wings and fly. And like a farmer, planting seeds- I pray that someday the Good Lord will reap a harvest of fruit in the lives of my children. And I will right there with them- cheering from the sidelines as they “fly”. Just like Momma and Daddy bird!
“but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31
Very apt title 🙂
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Thanks 🙂 It was so sweet watching them fly… I think it will be a whole different feeling when my girls eventually leave home! Hope you have a blessed day!
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Thanks Julie ………….. 🙂
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And I’m sure your girls will be just fine, too.
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I think more about how I will handle it when they *eventually* leave home! Thankfully, that won’t happen for a while! Hope your week is going well!!
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Great post. It will be much worse to see your Precious kids leave as I’m sure you will agree. I have another nest full of 5 bluebird eggs. No pinks though. Lol. Great post!!!
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Oh, I can’t even think about what it will be like to have my own “empty nest”! Thankfully, I still have many years with them… they are 11 and almost 9. That is so neat about your bluebird eggs! Isn’t nature just fascinating?! Blessings to you!
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Enjoy your children as I’m sure you do. Time seems to fly. Yes, nature is amazing. Lord bless you!!
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Nature’s ‘babies.’ So sweet.
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Yes they were! I miss hearing their morning singing already!
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Oh Julie…it happens in the blink of an eye. Enjoy your little babies every moment! ♡♡♡
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I am trying to enjoy every moment and make memories! Blessings to you!!
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Ooooohhhhh, Julie. I’m right there with you. My only… turns 20 this summer. Yikes time flies! But God has bloomed her like a beautiful flower to love by Him, for Him, and because of Him.
Yours will too!
Bless you Momma!
🙂
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Aww… Blessings to you and your daughter! My only hope is that they grow to love The Lord and follow whatever His will is for them. Being a mom is a wonderful, bittersweet journey 🙂
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Aww, bless…they’re so beautiful! 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by….I still miss their beautiful songs!
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