I decided to return to a more regular habit of walking outside. It seems to be the only time that I take photos and the only time I’m just alone with my thoughts. It’s also the only exercise I get now that I’ve quit going to the water aerobics class.
There’s not a lot of variety to my walking routes and sometimes I feel like I’m seeing the same things over and over again. A robin posed for me, which was kind.
They’re such cheerful birds, especially on these gloomy, cloudy and cold days. And yet, I felt a restlessness to see something different, something I didn’t see every day. As I walked along, I prayed, “Lord, could you show me something new today?” and was aware even as I spoke the words, the lack of gratitude behind them. After all, if robins disappeared from my life overnight, I would be bereft – I take them for granted, but I count on them being there! So I was prepared to be joyful even if everything was the same as usual.
But it wasn’t. No sooner had I uttered that prayer when I came in sight of the little pond that graces our neighborhood, and to my utter astonishment I saw two wood ducks, hubby and wife, paddling across it. I think wood ducks are so lovely and I’ve NEVER seen one, other than in photos. I’ve been walking by that pond for 15 years and have never seen them there.
So, in the words of the psalmist, I say,
Hallelujah!
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart,
in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
Great are the works of the LORD!
They are studied by all who delight in them.
Psalm 111:1-2
Yes, and amen.
It feels good to be out and about again.
I’ll probably delete this in the morning, but I’ll never forget the joy of seeing those wood ducks, praise be to God.
Lynniebeemuseoday 
What a Great and Wonderful God who provides for our wants and needs…! I also rarely see Wood Ducks – so a special treat for you, indeed, from the Giver who loves to Give! Altho, I have to admit that I wish that God had created the female Wood Duck with similar beautiful colors as the male…
But I can imagine that she is quite thrilled with the attractiveness of her mate! Thanks for sharing, Lynnie!
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Mrs Wood Duck is rather gray and dowdy isn’t she? He’s got all the looks in the family! 😁
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I want to get my clothes from wherever that wood duck buys his.
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Buy now and you get a complementary gray and dowdy outfit for that special lady in your life!! 😄
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She tried but couldn’t keep the glum look off her face. “Um… thanks, honey… I think,” she said.
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She’s not the one for you! Seek out and find the one who loves the outfit!
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