"A Manger At Best"

Large bird taking in the bright sun in tree outside my living room window. 11-26-2018 Perryton, TX

 

I sat in my recliner this morning drinking coffee, and watching this large bird bask in the bright sunshine just outside my living room window. The birds entertain me a lot while I watch from my living room plate glass window. Sometimes I think they have more sense that some humans. I can't forget the time I was doing some work on my patio. I saw a bird nest inside the boards I was going to replace so I just reached in and pulled it out throwing it to the ground. My husband was disabled but he liked to watch me when I was working outside. He was sitting in a chair, and called my attention to a mother bird grieving over her new born babies. I looked to see two naked baby birds gasping for breath. I almost cried myself. There was no way I could save them, but it was a pitiful sight to see. The daddy bird also came and grieved with the mother bird. I have watched similar incidents where a squirrel or other enemies have thrown the nest to the ground. The birds grieve just like humans. I have watched the daddy bird come to guard the nest while the mother took a break. It's hard to believe that some humans can be so cruel to their little ones. The most cherished thing a human can have is the flesh and blood of their own body delivered to them with a smile that moves the angels. So sad that some parents are losers to this precious gift.

I have started making plans for a get-a-way on New Years Eve. Most motels are already booked up for that date in places where I would like to stay. I want to spend time with my two sisters in Oklahoma City. It's like we always get together on New Year's Eve. Just the three of us once a year. We have another sister in Albuquerque, but she is too far away to join us on New Years Eve. At this time we are not sure where we can meet. We may have to change cities, and try a new place of entertainment. We can always fall back on the “old faithful,” but that is the last straw. Clinton, Oklahoma is not a favorite of ours any more. Hopefully something else will come up, but people start booking very early for New Years.

Christmas is the most exciting thing at this time. I have a lot of fun things planned for that time. I will be with my son, and family during the Christmas holidays. That is always such a great time for me. I get to be with several of my children, and grand children. They light up my life every time I'm with them. We are all so scattered about till it's quite a blessing to get together. I never want much space to enter in between any of my families visits. They are all like angles to me. God gives His best to those who love Him. “Thank you Lord.”

God Bless

Myrtle Jean Sharp