Sometimes an unusual sight catches my eye causing me to pause in whatever I am doing and take notice, such as the "cow bird" (that's what I always call them because I see them standing on cow's backs in the pastures) next door that was not with his gang on this particular morning but was out wandering alone. He pecked around the neighbor's yard without any particular mission. It didn't appear as if he were looking for food, foe or friend. He was just "hanging out." He noticed I was walking toward him and made a slight move as if he would fly away, but even that was not enough to distract him from his day off. He turned away from me and continued exploring the territory. Appearing to be bored with ground level, he spread his wings, took a short, quick jump to higher ground and began the same aimless exploration of life on the second floor.
He reminds me of a little wooden sign I found in Beall's Outlet one day. It states:
All who wander are not lost.
I like that sign. I think it's because we have created a society that leaves little room for wandering. Maybe it's because I have built my life with little room for wandering. I think maybe tomorrow, for at least a few minutes in the day, I'll be like "cow bird."
The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way? Proverbs 20:24
Peace.
Love, Linda
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