AMAZING THINGS

Yesterday I took Kelly, Delaney and Austin to the airport after a very short visit. I loved having them here; seeing how Delaney and Austin had matured over just a couple of months and getting caught up on Kelly's life. There wasn't a lot of time and we both (Kelly and I) had some things that were scheduled. At one point Kelly asked me if I was ok with her spending part of the time with some of her friends. NOW HERE IS THE AMAZING THING. I absolutely was ok with it. Not too long ago I would have demanded all her time and attention and resented her wanting to share what I considered to be my time with her friends. The visit was relaxed and fun. There was one chaotic adventure at the McDonald's drive through which I found amusing. What a great visit.

After taking them to the airport and returning to Winter Haven my orthopedic surgeon's office called to say my knee surgery had been canceled because Dr. Ford (my regular doctor) wouldn't ok it until he had seen me. He just saw me a week ago. NOW HERE IS THE AMAZING THING. Even though I think this cancelation was due to office policies I was calm about it. I had prayed about the surgery as had a lot of my family and friends and it seemed to me that God was in charge of the whole thing. The physician's assisstant was very apologetic about the whole mess and he seemed relieved I didn't get really upset. Bottom line, I am seeing Dr. Ford today and the surgery is rescheduled for tomorrow (Friday).

My major lesson for this week (before all this happened) has been, "When we make things happen we limit the power of God in our lives". I knew I could probably make that surgery happen as scheduled but to what end? NOW HERE IS THE AMAZING THING My Heavenly Father knows infinitely more than I know and I have asked Him to take my life and use it however He sees fit. I believe this is exactly what He is doing.

When I got home a friend and I were sitting in my office. Holly was in another part of the house. My friend glanced out the window and said, "Look at that!" NOW HERE IS THE AMAZING THING. There was a red tailed hawk sitting on the top of the handle of a shovel stuck upright in the ground. He sat there long enough for us to really look at him and for Holly to find her camera and photograph him. Then he got in the bird bath (Holly got photos of that too.) Holly was able to walk around the house into the yard without scaring him off. He flew to a branch and sat there for a long time. We heard his call for quite a while. After about twenty minutes he flew away.

NOW HERE IS THE AMAZING THING. I Googled animal totems and here is what I found. "Hawk teaches visionary power and clear sight with strong observation habits while using patience. He is a sign showing how to ride the winds of change, creativity and the power to surrender oneself to Spirit's guidance. Hawk clarifies reality and reitterates that one is on the correct life path. He aids in truth and illumination, gives a sense of guardianship and watchfulness and reiterates wise and important opportunities are opening up. His swiftness, wisdom, leadership and strength in actions will guide with honor, integrity, grace and beauty. He will show how to see more in life from a higher perspective of truth. Hawk will show you how to fulfill your soul's purpose. Be ready for a greater intensity to live for Hawk will guide you in the mind, body and spiritual aspects of your journey" Other animal totems I have include the bald eagle, the dragonfly, the squirrel, the snake, and the fox. I think the wolf may be one of my totems even though I have never had contact with a live one. When I meditate with imagery there is always a wolf standing in a stand of trees.

Holly will have to download the photos she took when she gets home from work and I will try to post them.