Lunch Time Musings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I went to the lake today right around lunch time.  It was heavenly!  The light was gorgeous and our feathered friends were either napping or politely coming up for food -  their early morning hunger having already been satisfied, they weren't quite as forward.  As I sat on one of the yellow benches, soaking up the warmth of the sun, a pretty female swan waddled up and gingerly ate from my hand. She made the most interesting noises as she savored her lunch.  Looking out at the lake, I noted the water was sparkling like diamonds. I thought about the last several years that I have wandered around this circle of love - literally - and all of the souls that I have, indeed, fallen in love with.  Some are still here.  Some have gone on.  Each has and had their place here and their own story to tell.  I have so treasured listening.  I have so treasured learning - for even when mourning, I learned. I think I am a tiny bit stronger when it comes to facing a loss of a life here.  I think.  But then again ... I am me.  And I admit, I miss those who have gone on so much.  When I walk, I think of Little One, Baby Friday, my sweet Missy who would fly across the lake when she heard her name, Mama Duck, and all of the other precious souls.  I am so thankful to have known them. 

For now, all is calm here.   Our winter visitors will soon fly away and new spring guests will be arriving any day. There are no babies on the lake but they will come. Their arrival is so very very tender and so very very sweet.  Nothing is more heart soaring than hearing little tiny peep peep peeps coming from under a bush or in a nest.  I cherish that sound. 

 

And the circle of LIFE will keep going 'round and 'round and 'round. 

 

 

 

♥

 

Comments

[G from Ga]

Oh, thank you for the lake visit! I love all of these images, every single one. The two ducks touching beaks are the symbol of February love.

[Beth K.]

These photos and your words reflect crystal clear beauty and truth. Amen, Kim. Amen.

[Vee]

Sweet sojourn there... Beautiful photos and wonderful thoughts.

[Trish]

Beautiful! as I was reading your post today Ecclesiastes 3 came to mind :) I love your lake it's just beauty beyond measure constantly changing sooo precious. Thank you Kim for the beautiful pics. Sending love to Papa Goose, I wonder which Mum he will help out this Spring. xo ;)

[linda]

so sweet and such sweet thoughts that you have shared.
me~

[Hattie]

Kimberly, You are such a blessing....your thoughts, your words, your photography. Thank you.
Love & Hugs,
Hattie

[Julie]

sigh....such a beautiful and heartwarming place...and oh I can almost FEEL the real warmth you are sharing in your photos from sunny Florida...yearning for a little bit of that right about now in Iowa. It will come. :-) In the meantime, I can come here...dream, anticipate, and just feast my eyes on all the beautiful birds you have. So lovely. Thank you Kim. xoxo <3

[Becky from Tennessee]

Absolutley beautiful, Kim. I have to
agree with Hattie....you are a blessing
to all of us.

Thank you for sharing the beauty of
your lake. I was happy to see Papa Goose
once again. Seeing him always, always
makes me smile!

[jennifer]

All these photos are so inspiring but I must admit a little turtle love. :) He's adorable.

[Deidra]

Beauty and peace - such treasures. Thank you.

[Stacey]

Oh so beautiful! I love to see the sparkle of the water. We have a little pond behind our house and it always makes me smile to see that sparkle. :)

[Sandy]

Nature provides powerful insights and lessons about life. Spending time at the lake bonding and learning from nature is healing but sometimes very sad as we look at the reality of the circle of life. Life holds both joy and sorrow but thankfully, more joy as new life springs forward each season and provides hope.