Last Thursday I returned from a visit to see my Dad and sisters in the Pacific Northwest.

 
While I was there my husband kept me up to date on the things that were going on in the backyard. He sent me pictures of the Red Headed Woodpecker that I’ve become quite fond of. He also sent pictures of the Orioles eating grape jelly to their heart’s content. I’m so happy we have a male and female pair of Orioles. I’m so hoping we might see baby ones one of these days.

Yesterday there were 2 baby bunnies right outside my window. One of them put its paws on the windowsill with only it’s back feet on the ground and it stood there – looking as if it was looking right at me. I said, “Well, hello there you little cutie. Did you miss me while I was gone?” Then it scampered away under the bush next to my window where its sibling was waiting.

Then this morning, (by the way, I’m writing this on Tuesday) one of my baby bunnies was munching on some grass outside my window. I opened the back door and went down the stairs to throw some critter food out on the lawn. To my dismay, the bunny didn’t move. It didn’t run under the bush where it likes to stay – at least not at first.

The squirrels all scattered. The birds all scattered. But that baby bunny just stayed there. I said, “Good morning, my sweet bunny.” And only then did it finally run under the bush. I wonder if it just wanted me to say “hi.”

Did they know that I was gone for a week? Did they miss me? I wake earlier in the morning than my husband so I’m always the one who feeds the critters. I’m the one who talks to them each morning and tells them how beautiful they are. I’m the one who always says a prayer for them while I’m scattering the seed and critter food on the ground. I’m the one who says a prayer for them every morning that they will be safe and happy and live long, healthy lives.

Did they know that I was gone for a week? Did they miss me? Frankly I have no idea. But one thing I know is that it’s good to be back. Scattering seeds and critter food each morning and enjoying their company each day.

 
Yours in the journey,
Pastor Kristen

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