The last of the swans to have babies this season had theirs on Memorial Day. It was sweltering hot but this smart mama built her nest underneath the palm fronds and she was in the shade. It was such a beautiful nest and it was such a beautiful day! A day that we honored those brave souls who gave their MOST precious lives so that we can be free. Those of us who were there with the swans never forgot what the day meant and a friend of mine even named the first baby born after my son, Shawn, in honor of his courageous service to our country. That touched me deeply.
As always, I am so grateful for so much. Grateful that my son came home. Grateful for friends. Grateful for these moments in time, spent with nature and God.
And as always, my mind always spins in thoughts, even when at peace. I think about how we humans have our bucket lists. But I am thinking animals do not. And while bucket lists serve their purpose, we also can be content with living and loving what is right in front of us. For what we have is on someone else's list. And what we have is what we got. And that can be amazing.
"How deep is your love?"
Very deep.
xo
What a beautiful post in both words and pictures. The swan on her nest with her little ones is heartwarming. So very sweet. And the magnolia blossom is perfectly lovely. Thank you for sharing with us.
Posted by: G from GA | 06/02/2016 at 10:12 AM
Beautifully said! Thank you
Posted by: angela | 06/02/2016 at 10:59 AM
Oh, you are so beautiful. And I can smell that first flower from here - it looks like maybe a gardenia.
~Sheri
Posted by: Red Rose Alley | 06/02/2016 at 09:13 PM
You have such a way with words Kim. The Lord has blessed you with such insights and thank you for being willing to share your soul and images with others!
Posted by: Donna | 06/04/2016 at 09:19 PM
Thanks for sharing your heart and love with us once again.
Posted by: Beth K. | 06/06/2016 at 04:30 PM
Your photos are amazing! ! Your love of the wildlife on the lake and their love for their young is what make them so beautiful. ((HUGS)) Rhondi
Posted by: Rhondi | 06/08/2016 at 09:19 AM