Nothing Stays the Same

I came home one afternoon to find this little guy

sitting in his nest right in the middle of our front deck.

His safe home that was once nestled up in a corner of our roof

had been blown down by a gust of wind that came through our valley rather quickly
 bringing with it a down pouring rain.

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There he sat... all alone while his sibling was on the grass
just a few feet away

The mother was flying from tree to tree chirping non stop.

The home for these birds that seemed in contact changed in a big hurry.

One minute they were comfortable in their nest,

while the next minute the mama is frantically trying to protect and move her two 

babies to another safe place.

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On this particular day I had been at my parents home

helping them with the changes that are going on in their own lives.

As I watched this family of barn swallows in disarray,

I couldn't help but think of all that is taking place in the lives of my parents.

We knew the time would come when changes would have to be made

but we had no idea it was going to happen this summer and so quickly.

Fast and furious, like the gust of wind that took out this birds nest ,

we too have been making changes.

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Nothing stays the same, does it?

It is so easy to get comfortable in our environment

thinking nothing will ever change

but that's not realistic.
Life brings with it changes...

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There are chapters of our lives.

Some of the chapters are wonderful and pleasant,

while others are not so enjoyable. 

Have you ever come across chapters in a book that you really didn't want to read through?

I have...and I'm sure you have...
But...In order to get to the end,
we have to endure the chapter that isn't so wonderful.

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We can be sure that no matter what chapter of our lives we may go through,
"God, makes all things work together for good
to them that love God,
and to them who are called according to His purpose".
( Romans 8:28 )
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"For such a time as this" (from the book of Esther),
 I have been privileged to devote myself and my time to my parents
and their needs.
I have missed my blogging community and dear friends
but please know that I am here off and on
popping in to visit you.
I am praying that I will have some free time to post every now and then
but please do not give up on me. :)

Our Dear Heavenly Father.
Thank you for the chapters of our lives.
May we always praise You and give You the glory
no matter what is going on.
Cause us to be reminded of Your unfailing love.
May we hold strong to the promises that are found through out Your Word.
Amen

~ Be Lovely ~
Debbie