A friend and i were driving to a church retreat for the weekend. It was about a 2 hour drive. We were the first ones to get there, so we looked for the best cabin. We found one that had a swing on a tree in front of the cabin. We agreed that we would get on the swing before the retreat was over.
Just then, a redbird appeared in front of us. We looked at each other and couldn’t believe that this beautiful bird had come to greet us! I said “can you believe this?” We stood in silence watching the little bird. Then it flew away. I asked “do you think he’ll come back when it’s time to leave?” We thought “nah, not gonna happen!”
So we got busy with unpacking and inspecting the camp grounds. People started arriving, and there was stuff to take care of.
We had a wonderful weekend, talked to people, did retreat work, and had a wonderful, spirit- filled time.
Then it was time to pack up and leave. I reminded my friend about the swing, and, like a couple of little kids, swang to our hearts’ content. Then we remembered the red bird. I said “I wonder if our little friend will show up to bid us goodbye”. Once again, we looked at each other and thought “how could that happen again?”
We gathered our suitcases and stood on the porch. We both thought “oh well, that is too good to be true.” Just then, the little bird showed up!
This true story brings tears to my eyes! The wonder of nature, the wonder of God!
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