In Search of Spring

I think it was the Birdhouse Challenge designed by Karla and Beth called Bling Your Birdhouse scheduled for March 27th, that had me noticing birdhouses lately.




It was so nice to concentrate on something that reminded me of Spring.




We have had record snowfall this season. I believe it was November when it started and Oh yes, more expected tonight. So I set off with my camera this week to capture beautiful birds and birdhouses.

My bluebirds won't be back until Spring...I mean actual Springtime weather.




But, I found time to notice my little make believe ones and I took time to paint them too.



Well, by now you probably think I have gone completely mad when you realize there is no music on this post...just the lovely sound of birds chirping and doves moaning. It reminded me of my favorite bird aviary and I thought it perfect for those of us who long for Spring.

This week I took a ride to anything that hinted at Spring, which led to favorite nesting kinds of places, and wonderful Tower Hill Botanical garden. On a drive I often enjoy, there is a wonderful gazebo on a pretty lake. The lake is home to ducks, geese, swans, ducklings and even seagulls. As I drove by, I noticed there was a car parked in the middle of the parking lot and they were evidently feeding these feathered friends because the car was surrounded by all the ducks, geese, ducklings and seagulls.




They were all flocked near the car. A flickr moment if ever I saw one. I turned into the parking lot, parked my car and on foot, I carefully approached the birds so I wouldn't make them scatter and ruin the magic.




It was a mother, grandmother and two children. They had brought all kinds of food with them that birds would love. With smiles on their faces they turned to me and without speaking a word we knew each other. People who know when to stop and embrace a bit of magic. The mom looked over with such joy, look at all the fuss she had created and loving every moment which she had designed for her mom and her children.




I loved it, because it brought back wonderful memories of when I did similar kinds of things for my mother and my daughters. It was so sweet stepping into a joyful moment that she was pleased to share. She had no idea that it meant more to me than just embracing the photos, it was revisiting another chapter filled with beautiful memories.




I was welcome and I totally enjoyed myself. Here are the results of a flickr moment.



Now before I fly away, the music or should I say sound for this post is Spring Birds. I chose this sound because it brought back the memory of beautiful Hong Kong Park at their aviary standing on the landing pointing to all the birds with my mother, Sarah and Ashley. A moment so special, that the very sound of an orchestra a birds makes me cry happy tears. The kind of tears that say "I am so glad that I have this memory, but so sad that you will never be again." The kind of tears that burst without warning from some deep place within. When you are touching a heart memory and you want to embrace it for as long as you can before it vanishes into the land of memories.

I was in search of Spring, but thanks to that lovely mother in the park I was given something better...reminders of all the beautiful Springs that I have shared with my mother and my daughters. My mom is 81 years old and she is happy and healthy and we talk every day.

I set out to find Spring, and instead I found a wealth of Spring memories that I have been blessed with over my lifetime. I realized that once again searching for something outside, I found my bluebird right inside my heart. My mother always taught me to know when a special moment was happening and to stop where I was and memorize it. For this I will forever be grateful, because just like the gift of this unexpected reminder of another chapter, all my special days are written in my heart for me to play whenever I want to count my blessings and fly away to...Once Upon a Time.



Every time I write a post, I call my mom and I read it to her over the telephone. She always approves, after all she is my biggest fan. I realize this is very special and right this very moment, snow and all, I am standing still and memorizing today.


No matter what season you are enjoying, I wish you a bluebird wish to be reminded of all your seasons of blessings.

(Just a footnote, I think that Blogger might not be feeling well, comments are a bit quirky. So, comments might be a bit slower than usual. Lots of people have reported difficulties with their blogs this week...Not to worry they will fix it soon."