Nature has given me some incredible gifts this spring. As my flowers have come to life over the last few months, many are blooming better than ever before and have brightened my every day.
Then there was the shooting star that soared through the dark May sky, leaving me in wonder that I happened to be looking at just the right moment to see something so rare. Speaking of the sky, this spring brought a solar eclipse and an evening of stargazing as the Northern Lights illuminated the night sky over my Ohio home. This was a rare treat indeed.
Friday night brought me in contact with a turtle that was just passing through the area and showed no fear as I happily chatted and offered him water.
On Saturday, we spotted a Bald Eagle in its nest while on an excursion in Dayton. It's shocking how large the nests are and how quickly a crowd can gather when there's an eagle nearby.
On Sunday afternoon, a thunderstorm pushed through the area, cooling down the atmosphere and breaking up the humidity that had made earlier parts of the day pretty miserable. It was positively refreshing to sit outside with my fella and enjoy the evening air. Imagine our surprise when we were greeted by a Ruby Throated Hummingbird that had come to visit.
It flew right up to Adam, its tiny wings beating so quickly they literally hummed. Then it came to me, pausing for a few seconds just inches from my face. It was so close I could feel a slight breeze as it zipped past my ear and out of sight.
It felt like a small miracle and an incredible gift to have this tiny creature so close.
What beauty and amazement there is in this world! Some of it as rare as the Northern Lights and some as common as a backyard flower but all are great gifts.
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