The Adventures of being a mommy....




Tuesday, July 19, 2011

A Visitor

For my first Mother's Day Josh and Evangeline bought me three hanging flower baskets for our deck. I love flowers. I love their vibrant colors,smells and their detail. One day I was sitting on the couch watching some t.v. and I happen to see something moving quickly outside to the left of me. I got up and looked out the window to see a very large bird in one of my flower baskets. I watched what I thought to be a male bird take apart my flowers and then fly off over the lake to a tree. For a couple of days I watched this bird closely but not close enough to know that 'he' was a 'she'. Josh towards the end of my pregnancy would water the flowers for me and saw that in the basket was two eggs! I had a mommy bird! And on top of that she was a Morning Dove. It wasn't shortly after discovering the eggs I went into labor and had Evangeline. When we came home from the hospital  Josh had noticed that the eggs hatched and there were two sweet baby doves. I once again sat in a fog looking out the window and watched the mommy bird bring the babies food and sit with them for the night. While in my own little foggy world I became slightly jealous of this mom. YES, I just said I was jealous of a BIRD! I was longing to do the same for my little baby. I told Josh about my thoughts on this bird and as usual he changed my somewhat 'negative' thought to a more positive one. He said to me 'don't look at this type of situation as something that you don't have but for what you will have one day'. He has also said that to me about 'human babies' as well. I'm trying really hard right now to have that faith and hope in the things to come. Josh has so much faith that we will have more children to love on and bring home with us. I'M REALLY TRYING HARD TO BELIEVE!

This past week I noticed that I had only seen one of the baby birds learning how to fly. I asked Josh if he had seen the other one and he hadn't. Josh went outside to peer into the basket to see if the bird was in there. It was. That poor little thing had passed. :(  It made some sense to me because the day before I had seen the mommy and other baby sitting on the deck and she was making a mournful sound. I felt so bad that she had lost her other baby. As she sat on the deck with her little one that had made it, I got out the camera and took a picture of them. They are too cute! Take a look!

Till next time friends....

12 comments:

  1. This is so sweet Katie. I love your honesty and I think you are incredible.

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  2. you are such an incredible writing! thanks for sharing everything with us. it is very beautiful and encouraging to read. love you

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  3. You are an amazing woman, Katie! Thank you for sharing your heart.

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  4. Beautiful, Katie. I love how God whispers to our hearts through all things in life. Thank you for sharing this...loved it.

    Keep clinging to him, beautiful mama...and know we are praying for you...

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  5. You hang in there hun. I am so hopeful like Josh that you Will have more babies and just like Evangeline they will be beautiful like their parents! XOXO from us all

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  6. Wow, I remember talking to you the day you saw that mama bird flying all around crazy trying to protect those eggs. God's presence is by your side & He is showing you glimpses of strong love & broken hearts to help pick up the pieces of your heart... & slowly put it back together. You guys are in our prayers daily. Love ya, Deb

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  7. you should write a book!

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  8. When we were in high school, Jim's dad pastored our church. I don't think I've seen your father-n-law since about 1972. But I still feel like we know each other due to the common bond of our Lord Jesus Christ. May 17, 1984, I lost my baby daughter. Erin Beth Knapp. In 27 years, there has never been a day that I haven't thought about her. She acquires a special spot in my heart that I will carry to Heaven with me, when I will see her again. I know your pain. One special verse that God gave me then was.. To live is Christ, To die is gain. Among many verses of comfort, I truly knew Jesus was with me. December 30, 2009, my daughter Jenni gave birth to twin girls. Terin Faith 1 lb 4oz, Trinity Skye went with the Lord. We don't always understand, but we always know God is right, and He blesses in how he sees fit. I pray right now, "Lord Jesus, comfort this pain that this mom & dad are going through. Also Jenni and Tim, and the many other parents that are grieving over their children, whether lost thru passing, or lost not knowing you. We thank you Lord for your love, salvation, and for the mind to want to serve you. We love you Lord, and we Praise your Holy Name. Amen"
    Kate & Josh.. God Bless you, Etta Jean Eagan Now remarried. I was Etta Jean Knapp for 25 yrs. Maiden Name is Sowash

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  9. wow... I can really relate to that momma bird. Thank you for sharing....and I'm so sorry for your loss. contact me any time. (http://afterrainn.blogspot.com)

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  10. I've gotten jealous of birds who get to keep their babies, but this momma bird who lost one of hers definitely changes my perspective... we just never know. That is such a sweet photo of them.

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  11. Thank you, everyone for reading & leaving comments! I'm happy to be honest & open with everyone. Not sure what the next blog will be about but hope to have another on here soon. God bless!

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  12. Wow.... What an incredible story Katherine. I can honestly say I have never seen a baby dove before. A dove... Of all birds, thank you for sharing.... So beautiful. I agree with a previous poster... You should think about writing a book. Your strength amazes me. Love you!!

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