Heather Drive Day 326

Isaiah 40:30-31  Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Less than a mile from our front door, we are blessed to be welcomed into bonds of friendship and love, created by friends and neighbors sharing life`s joys, trials and tribulations.  Our friend of over 20 some years, Dale owns property on Scotsman's Creek, that flows into the Bohemia River.   On this tree lined shore front haven, Dale has created the perfect site for friends to dock their boats.   This delightful location is referred to as "The Shack," the perfect spot for crabbers, fishermen, friends and neighbor to share and enjoy this location of beauty and tranquility.  

Yesterday, on an evening cruise on our pontoon boat, we enjoyed the serenity of the setting sun.  The shore lines provide trees for nesting eagles; eagles soaring high and low, as we puttered alone enjoying their presence.  What a blessing, it`s not unusual to spot 5 to 6 eagles in one short journey; ten year ago our eyes were not privileged to these amazing birds.  I thank God for their increasing numbers, right in our back yard.

Exodus 19:4  You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself.

2 Samuel 1:23   Saul and Jonathon---in life they were loved and gracious, and in death they were not parted.  They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than loins.

Proverbs 23:5  Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the like an eagle.

Job 9:26  They skim past like boats of papyrus, like eagles swooping down on their pray.

Psalm 103:1-5  Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my being, praise his holy name.  Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefit--who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle`s.

Father God, I thank you for the beauty and tranquility of the Bohemia River, a spot that I have called home all of my life...thank you, for the eagle population that is alive and growing...thank you, for Dale`s willingness to share the beauty of his property with friends and neighbors.....Father God, thank you for friends and neighbors that create a family of love and comfort in your glory.  Thank you God, for Dale, Karen, Dee-Dee, Robert, Dave, Sharon, Bill and of course my husband, RICK.  Amen!

Anyone ready for an eagle siting cruise on the Bohemia?