For a litttle over one year I have been feeding the birds every morning. The birds greet me and I say good morning to them. Blue Jays, Crows and Doves are the most frequent visitors to the feeder. I have heard that Doves mate for life. Mariana and Nelson, two of my favorite doves, visit the feeder every day and spend the day nearby in my yard. Sometimes they play together and other times they just sit close to eachother. I sit on the porch and just enjoy their nearby comfort. Sometimes I may hear thunder and I watch to see what Mariana and Nelson are doing. They stay together and when the thunder is really close they fly off together to safety, until after the storm. Once the storm has passed Mariana and Nelson fly back and sit on their favorite perch in my yard.
Whenever I feel overwhelmed or alone, I just have to go outside and look for my two favorite doves. As soon as my eyes see them, I am filled with peace and comfort. They have taught me that God is always nearby. God can speak to us without using words. He can speak through the loving comfort of two precious doves. God bless Mariana and Nelson and all birds. God bless all animals and the gentle messages of God's comfort, peace and love they share with us.
Kathy Mikshenas
If you know an animal in need of prayer, please feel free to contact me at kathymwriting@gmail.com.
Capture Inner Peace..inspire a friend..bless an animal in need http://www.cafepress.com/blessanimals
Easy ways to reach out and help animals in need http://blessanimals.blinkweb.com.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Adoption News and Blessings
Lucky the Lorikeet teaches children important lessons...read all about Lucky at http://blog.adoptapet.com. Get inspired with the Good News in Pet adoption http://blog.adoptapet.com/. Learn the best dog breeds for children http://blog.adoptapet.com/. Did you know you can help animal shelters while enjoying a frosty rootbeer? http://blog.adoptapet.com/.
Thinking of getting a pet....Save a Life...get a shelter pet! http://www.adoptapet.com/.
God bless all animals.
Kathy Mikshenas
If you know an animal in need of prayer, please feel free to contact me at kathymwriting@gmail.com.
Capture Inner Peace..inspire a friend..bless an animal in need http://www.cafepress.com/blessanimals.
Easy ways to reach out to help animals in need http://blessanimals.blinkweb.com/.
Thinking of getting a pet....Save a Life...get a shelter pet! http://www.adoptapet.com/.
God bless all animals.
Kathy Mikshenas
If you know an animal in need of prayer, please feel free to contact me at kathymwriting@gmail.com.
Capture Inner Peace..inspire a friend..bless an animal in need http://www.cafepress.com/blessanimals.
Easy ways to reach out to help animals in need http://blessanimals.blinkweb.com/.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Abigail's Beauty
Last Friday evening my husband and I saw a bird in our yard. At the time we did not know what kind of a bird it was. I called her Abigail. She flew over our yard and flew towards the river. Her eloquant flight was exquisite. Then after a while she came back and perched herself on a rock overlooking what I call my rock garden. Abigail looked around and rested for a while. I could not help noticing her beauty and elegance as she rested. I said a little prayer for her and told her she was always welcome here. Abigail then flew off and continued on her own personal journey. I thanked God for her visit and the blessing of His beauty shared by Abigail.
Saturday morning I contacted a local bird sanctuary and asked what type of a bird Abigail may be. They told me Abigail was probably from my description a Great Blue Heron. She was grayish blue and white with a long exquisite neck and long beak. Her wing span was almost a big as a turkey. Her head was blue with gray streaks blended in with the blue. I then googled "great blue heron" and was able to confirm Abigail is a great blue heron. She is also a great beauty and one of many of God's precious gifts. Thank you, Abigail for your visit. God bless you.
God bless all animals.
Kathy Mikshenas
If you know an animal in need of prayer, please feel free to contact me at kathymwriting@gmail.com.
Capture Inner Peace..inspire a friend..bless an animal in need http://www.cafepress.com/blessanimals.
Easy ways to reach out and help animals in need http://blessanimals.blinkweb.com.
Saturday morning I contacted a local bird sanctuary and asked what type of a bird Abigail may be. They told me Abigail was probably from my description a Great Blue Heron. She was grayish blue and white with a long exquisite neck and long beak. Her wing span was almost a big as a turkey. Her head was blue with gray streaks blended in with the blue. I then googled "great blue heron" and was able to confirm Abigail is a great blue heron. She is also a great beauty and one of many of God's precious gifts. Thank you, Abigail for your visit. God bless you.
God bless all animals.
Kathy Mikshenas
If you know an animal in need of prayer, please feel free to contact me at kathymwriting@gmail.com.
Capture Inner Peace..inspire a friend..bless an animal in need http://www.cafepress.com/blessanimals.
Easy ways to reach out and help animals in need http://blessanimals.blinkweb.com.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Sir John's Blessing
About a week ago my family and I were blessed with the surprise visit of a bald eagle, Sir John. It was thundering a bit and raining. Sir John perched himself out on a tree in our back yard. The tree is by the Androscoggin River and one of the limbs is leaning low above the river. Sir John rested on this limb for over an hour.
My husband, daughter and I took turns watching him from the window. We wanted to take his picture but we did not want to go outside and disturb him. He just sat and looked around. Maybe he was waiting out the weather. Maybe he was deciding which was the best fish to catch in the river. We really don't know why Sir John made a visit but we certainly were very blessed by his presence. A few minutes before Sir John left a rainbow appeared in the sky! It was almost like Sir John was leaving us a gift before he was on his way. Tears filled my eyes when he left. I am hoping he returns to visit us soon. God bless you, Sir John and thank you for such a beautiful blessing. God bless all eagles and wildlife.
God bless all animals.
KM
If you know an animal in need of prayer, please feel free to contact me at kathymwriting@gmail.com.
Capture Inner Peace..inspire a friend..bless an animal in need http://www.cafepress.com/blessanimals.
Easy ways to reach out and bless animals in need http://blessanimals.blinkweb.com.
Come join me and help save lives http://www.firstgiving.com/katherinemikshenas.
My husband, daughter and I took turns watching him from the window. We wanted to take his picture but we did not want to go outside and disturb him. He just sat and looked around. Maybe he was waiting out the weather. Maybe he was deciding which was the best fish to catch in the river. We really don't know why Sir John made a visit but we certainly were very blessed by his presence. A few minutes before Sir John left a rainbow appeared in the sky! It was almost like Sir John was leaving us a gift before he was on his way. Tears filled my eyes when he left. I am hoping he returns to visit us soon. God bless you, Sir John and thank you for such a beautiful blessing. God bless all eagles and wildlife.
God bless all animals.
KM
If you know an animal in need of prayer, please feel free to contact me at kathymwriting@gmail.com.
Capture Inner Peace..inspire a friend..bless an animal in need http://www.cafepress.com/blessanimals.
Easy ways to reach out and bless animals in need http://blessanimals.blinkweb.com.
Come join me and help save lives http://www.firstgiving.com/katherinemikshenas.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Morning Grace
Many mornings during the week I go up and visit my neighbor. We have a cup of coffee, a small prayer and read a devotional together. She has a big window near the kitchen table where you can look out and see the birds at the feeder. One morning I met Gracie, a hummingbird. She peeked her beak up by the window and stayed for a few minutes. Our eyes met and connected. She began her humming and my heart melted. I told her she was beautiful and I loved her humming. Gracie then flew away as I blew her a kiss and lots of love.
My neighbor told me Gracie comes every morning and greets her. As she peeks her little beak up near the window, my neighbor is reminded that her mother, now in heaven, is still with her. My neighbor's mother used to have several hummingbirds visit every year. Hummingbirds were her mother's favorite birds.
I thought about how God always finds little ways to help us remember we are never alone and we are deeply loved. Thank you and God bless you, Gracie.
God bless all animals.
KM
My neighbor told me Gracie comes every morning and greets her. As she peeks her little beak up near the window, my neighbor is reminded that her mother, now in heaven, is still with her. My neighbor's mother used to have several hummingbirds visit every year. Hummingbirds were her mother's favorite birds.
I thought about how God always finds little ways to help us remember we are never alone and we are deeply loved. Thank you and God bless you, Gracie.
God bless all animals.
KM
Monday, June 22, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Freddie, Felicity and Francine's Water Dance
As I said earlier today, the rain keeps on coming. The sun peeped out for a tiny bit but it is still raining lightly. Just before I got supper I looked out the kitchen door, waiting for my husband and there in the rain made pond in the drive way was Freddie, Felicity and Francine Finch. All 3 yellow finches began their water dances. They performed flapping their wings and hopping up and down. One would jump out and dry for a minute and then another. Then the first one would jump back in. This went on for nearly twenty minutes. I completely enjoyed myself watching their performance.
As my husband was pulling in they flew out of the rain pond and on to the grass. I thanked them for such a lovely performance and said goodbye. I blew them a kiss and sent them my prayers and love. I am looking forward to another show really soon. There is nothing like a water dance by 3 exquisite yellow beauties to make you smile on a rainy day. God bless Freddie, Felicity and Francine. Thank you for such a beautiful show and for giving me such a big smile!
God bless all animals.
Chaplain Kathy
If you know an animal in need of prayer, please feel free to contact me at kathymwriting@gmail.com. Prayer requests are always warmly welcomed.
Capture Inner Peace..inspire a friend..bless an animal in need http://www.cafepress.com/blessanimals.
Easy ways to help animals in need http://blessanimals.blinkweb.com.
As my husband was pulling in they flew out of the rain pond and on to the grass. I thanked them for such a lovely performance and said goodbye. I blew them a kiss and sent them my prayers and love. I am looking forward to another show really soon. There is nothing like a water dance by 3 exquisite yellow beauties to make you smile on a rainy day. God bless Freddie, Felicity and Francine. Thank you for such a beautiful show and for giving me such a big smile!
God bless all animals.
Chaplain Kathy
If you know an animal in need of prayer, please feel free to contact me at kathymwriting@gmail.com. Prayer requests are always warmly welcomed.
Capture Inner Peace..inspire a friend..bless an animal in need http://www.cafepress.com/blessanimals.
Easy ways to help animals in need http://blessanimals.blinkweb.com.
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