Shirley`s Favorite Bird Day 352

Job 12:7-10  But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air and they will tell you, or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you.  Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this.  In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.

I must agree with my dear departed friend Shirley, one of my favorite summer past time pleasures is watching the acrobatic flights of the hummingbirds.  By mid-August our back and front yard is alive with tiny speedy humming creatures. They are capable of flying left, right, backwards and even upside down  with wings flapping at 80 time per second producing that whimsical humming buzz.

 I`m mesmerized by their needle-like bills perched or hovering at our feeders; their tiny feet never used for hopping or walking, I smile from the inside out, at their very presence. Their tiny hearts beating at 1260 beats per minute, with a life span of a short four years, these delicate territorial creatures are not afraid to defend their food supply from much larger predators. Hummingbird are the smallest animal with a backbone and the largest brain in relation to their size, claiming 4.2 percent of their total body weight.

Nearly 10 years ago, my wonderful friend Shirley was in the hospital, slowing loosing her long-time battle with cancer.  After visiting Shirley early in the morning, that evening with heavy hearts, Rick and I escaped to relax and enjoy a peaceful cruise on the Bohemia, suddenly I heard that soothing familiar hum.  Far from shore, how could that be I could hardly believe my eyes, as I extended my arm I thought this delicate tiny creature was going to land on my hand!  After a short attention getting visit, my hummingbird friend vanished; leaving Rick and I in awe of our momentary visit.  To this vary day, I believe that this special hummingbird experience was orchestrated from above.  Thank you, Father God!  Only days later, my lovely friend, Shirley went home to JESUS.

Ecclesiastes 10:20.......because a bird of the air may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say.

Shirley, I`m enjoying your hummingbirds, love and miss you!  Thank you for the wonderful memories Father God.....Amen