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This morning my daughter called me into her room. I was in the middle of writing and trying to think through a section; so my initial reaction, I will admit, was, “Don’t bother me. This had better be good.” I asked her what, not wanting to stop typing or give up my thoughts for a moment. All she would say was “come quick.”
I got up and walked down the hall, leaving my thoughts hanging in mid typing stream. I went into her room and she whispered: “Shush, listen.”
I wanted to throw my hands up and say what did you call me back here for? I have so much to do, but I didn’t. I listened. “Who, who.” The sky outside her window was dimly pink as the sun was rising, and an owl was calling to greet it.
“Who, who.” It said as I stood and listened. Part of me wanted to run into the living room, grab my mom’s camera off the table making sure I had it safely around my neck and seek the owl down to snap a picture. I knew that would be futile. Who knew which tree the owl’s hoot was echoing from in the large dark woods behind our house?
I’d love to become a wildlife photographer, but all I can do is listen. I’d love to track down great photos, jumping fences and creeks. I could do that a little in my 20s, but now all I can do is listen. I guess I’ll have to settle for the picture above which I took at Callaway Gardens when we were own vacation in July 2011. Someone was holding this owl as part of a presentation.
Someone called later today from the hospital trying to collect funds again for my iron infusions back in May. He upset me, but at least he listened. I don’t know how we can pay more to the hospitals while we have to pay the insurance premiums that were supposed to help with the hospital bills, but God listens.
God has it all in His hands even the owl who greeted me this morning outside my window. I just have to listen to His spirit and rest.
What problems are you facing? I know they may seem enormous. Believe, I really know. God wants us to rest in Him and listen to His Comforter whisper in our hearts: who, who, peace. I am with you.
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we all need that someone on occasion. Someone to just listen.
awesome story.
I, too, have been hearing an owl in our yard in the evenings lately…I wish I could see him or photograph him….
I don’t know why but I’ve always had a fascination with birds of prey, eagles, hawks and owls…I’ve often wondered why. I find them so beautiful and majestic.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to share.
Your words are life-affirming, peace-giving … Thank you for linking with #TellHisStory.
Wow, I would love to hear an owl outside of my window. I am glad that you slowed down and went to your daughter when she called.
I know that is one positive thing about my illness. Lots of time to contemplate, slow down. I have to focus on the small things because I draw closer to God.
God speaks to us in various ways. We only need to listen.
Amen. He sure does. Thank you so much for blessing me today.
God speaks to us in various ways. We only need to listen.
That would be so cool to have a hoot owl so close by! Oh, and I love that God gives us peace, even in the storms of life.
Amen. He give peace that passes all understanding. He is a friend true and true.
Beautiful post! I can relate. It is so healing to stop and listen, and be reminded that God is in control, and he cares. You captured a special moment. I too live in the woods, and the sounds and sights around us can be very inspiring. I’m glad my kids get to grow up here. End of ramble, lol!
Ramble on. Sound like a great blog post. Hope to come over and visit you today. Thanks.
lovely… and so sweet that your daughter would know and want to share it with you! How are you feeling? You had surgery I recall… Hope all is well… thinking of you and saying a prayer.
Thank you Zoe. Moving forward up and on. Taking solace in kind words from you guys. Yes, I had some complications. I hoping that I am seeing the light at the end of a tunnel though. 🙂
I think you hearing the owl is one of those experiences that allows us to measure life’s treasures against the run of the mill worries that civilization thrusts upon us. What better than the owl should be a reinforcement for the love of life and your family.
Amen. My family is the love of my life and a great gift from my Lord and Savior. 🙂
Hi Mary, I enjoyed reading this. You have a nice message here, sometimes all we can do is to listen. Mostimes it is that way for the kids, they may have one “but Mom” and then it is all listen from then on. I am glad that you were the listener for your daughter this time. A bit of a lesson for Mom too, huh?
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Sure was Jim. Sometimes, we are too ready to discount what they want because it seems so silly from an adult perspective, but I am glad I did this time.
How neat being able to hear such a beautiful noise from God’s creations.
Kaitlyn
Three Sisters and us
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What a beautiful noise to hear, Mary! I so love your devotional thoughts, this was a great one! I am so much like this when I am busy, not really stopping to pay attention and sometimes not even stopping to pray! We get so easily distracted in our noisy worlds. Who Who has us in the palms of His hands… we know!! 🙂 Thank you for a wonderful Two Shoes Tuesday meditation, and aren’t owls just the loveliest of creatures?!
Thanks Josie. I love reading all the posts thrughout the week. Headed over to read more today. 🙂 They bless me too. I am going to tweet everyone to join next week.