Thursday, April 30, 2009

Blessing #15


These ducks have been making an appearance in our yard recently. Last year, I saw a pair of ducks in our yard as well, but they didn't stick around. This year, they have been coming back over and over again. They really like our little waterfall/pond in the back yard and keep quacking around back there. I keep wondering if they are scouting out a nesting spot. I would love that if we had a bunch of little ducklings in our yard. How do I warn them about all of the kitty cats that prowl the area? Do squirrels matter to them? Anyhow, it has been a lot of fun to have them visit us almost daily. They did disappear when it was yucky weather but are back now that the snow is gone once again. They were timid at first, but now every morning they come to our back porch and almost demand a feeding! The kids have loved it and so have I. I am so grateful that Heavenly Father has given us these creatures to enjoy. I am not an animal lover by any means, but am grateful that I get to enjoy them from a distance and have them bring wonder and joy (and from some of them food) to our lives.


We were driving over to my parents home one afternoon and this is the sight we saw out our car windows. Many years ago, God sent the rainbow as a symbol to Noah and his family that he would not flood the Earth in that way again. All of us have seen a Rainbow and they are beautiful! I was obsessed with rainbows when I was a little girl. There is just something about all of those colors being placed together and how they blend and compliment one another...it's incredible! On this day, this rainbow meant a little bit more than no more floods and colors. It was a personal reminder to me that my Heavenly Father knows us and he knows our struggles and our joys. He really is there for us. Who can doubt that he exists when there is such beauty to be found in all of his creations? Blessing #15 All of the Nature around us to remind us of our Heavenly Father and his love for us.

4 comments:

val said...

Who needs women's confrence when you can read Becca's blog instead. Geez I need to get a box of kleenex by my computer. I haven't blogged in awhile there was alot I had'nt seen. You are the most inspiring person. I have always thought that. You have an amazing spirit. I know if I was more in tune I would probally see a glow beaming off you. You have a gift of making people feel special. Thanks for letting me one of them Lol, (I think about you and pray for you everyday)

Kyla said...

Ducks are great pets! You don't really have to care for them and they bring you joy! Wild pets are a good idea.:)

Ranay said...

What a great picture of the rainbows! And how fun to have the two visiting ducks.

Kass said...

Amazing picts. I love the promise of the rainbow to help us through the storms of life.