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She sits quietly by the window, waiting for her Red Cardinal to arrive. Outside, she has prepared a special bird feeder just for him. She watches with hope that he will swoop in and perch himself on his very own special place. Her eyes light up as she sees him swoop in and as he begins to sing his most beautiful tunes, she becomes mesmerized.
She listens and in her mind she hears his song not just as chirps and whistles, but as a special melody—perhaps a song that he sings only for her. Maybe it’s a morning blessing from Christ above, sent by this beautiful bird.
In reality, birds sing because that’s what birds do. But for her, her Red Cardinal is singing the most beautiful song she’s ever heard. It's a song that makes her stop and take notice. She wants others to stop with her, gaze at this beautiful creation, and listen to his gentle, sweet song.
Her window becomes a stage, and her Red Cardinal turns into her orchestra. And in that quiet moment, she whispers to her mama, “Isn’t it beautiful?”
It’s a simple reminder—sometimes, the small things hold the greatest beauty. Listening to the birds, enjoying their beauty and their songs—they are sweet sounding messages from God touching our hearts. And it is so beautiful.