Constantly, I am reminded of how precious and fragile life truly is ~ some days are heavier reminders than others {our thoughts are with many who are suffering today}. So much can change in a blink of an eye.
This sweet little hummingbird suffered a crash landing into the glass door, and our cat, Cookie, ever-so-gently picked this tiny beauty up in his mouth and carried to Sean. Rarely does a hummingbird remain still long enough to leave the onlooker time to admire its stunning magnificence. Sitting in the palm of Sean's hand, he/she breathed, blinked its eyes, and partook in the offering of sugar water. And then, like a flash, it raised its body, fluttered its wings while hovering at eye level for a span of time {as if to say thank you} and then raced off with a fellow companion who showed up to add moral support.
Kind words, simple gestures of a hug, a smile, a hand to hold, prayers and wishes, we are all here to help one another ~ great or small.
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What a pretty lil guy!! Aww glad it was okay. Such a precious moment. =)
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I didn't know they could be that colorful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post, most especially needed on a day like today. xo Lola
ReplyDeleteOh wow, look at that gorgeous creature! Great post honey! I'm having a little giveaway to celebrate Spring. If you haven't already entered, please swing by! Kori xoxo
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did you know that hummingbirds mean JOY?
ReplyDeletethey are so beautiful.
Mel, I don't even know what to say about this. That sweet little bird is so beautiful and yes, fragile. What an amazing experience. I always need a reminder to stop and take notice and give thanks. And I always appreciate it when that reminder comes from a special friend.
ReplyDeletesuch a gorgeous set of photos...you're right, we never truly get to appreciate a hummingbird in all its beauty! so happy to have stumbled on your blog through Hey Gorgeous! can't wait to see more from you! xoxo {av}
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, how fitting. Our lives are so intricately tied, small or big, young or old. Together, we can do anything
ReplyDeleteI am beyond happy that this beauty survivved after todays start across the ocean.
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ReplyDeleteSo Precious~ So fragile is life. In the hands of Love is healing. Love to my precious trio!
XO's
Wow, this is so amazing. I don't think I've ever seen a hummingbird in this much detail. They're so colorful and lovely. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeletei think that Cookie was a real hero. Many cats would have swallowed that beautiful little bird quickly. But Cookie chose to save him by delivering him to Sean. Go Cookie!
ReplyDeleteSo poignant. Every time I see these massive tragedies in other lands, I think of my tiny girl left alone on a doorstep at just three days old. Every time I see a child crying on a news video, I think of her at two years, struggling for breath after a surgery. I feel deeply for everyone who has lost someone, or nearly lost someone.
ReplyDeleteOMG I love your cat for doing that!! I hope my cat would have done the same thing! Great post, thanks!
ReplyDeleteincredible. i think it's a male anna's hummingbird, which looks a lot like the male costa's hummingbird, but the white "eye" behind his actual eye is the giveaway. SO REMARKABLE- thanks for sharing these gorgeous shots!
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Oh Mel,
ReplyDeleteI adore humming birds. We don't have them here but, when we were the States, following the Appalachian trail and in Zion Canyon we saw them. They are so beautiful and the colouring of their feathers is out of this world. The equivilant here are kingfishers. They are my favourites.......and, how lovely that he survived his crash and flew off again to live another day.
So sorry that I haven't been around lately......I'm having terrible trouble with my computer AND Blogger. Here's hoping that I'll be back on track soon. Much love. XXXX
Beautiful post and incredible photos. Your title is so fitting for yesterday and today - "Fragile". Prayers for the people of Japan.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo with a lovely memory attached to it! Maureen x
...you know Mel, not just saying this, but I truly and really like your blog. So much so that I started reading from today and your older posts, and have to stop now in July 2010 because it's 12.40 am...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, for the inpiring words, beautiful photographs and great links, I know what I will be reading tomorrow again...
Night night!
Maureen x
so precious.
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Thank you for this lovely post, which shows so very much how you fee!l
ReplyDeleteYour cat is amazing, I know a lot of them would just eat the bird!
So beautiful, the colors and fragility!
And thank your for your so kind note arriving yesterday! I am so happy this book means so much to you! It has arrived at the right pace!
Much love!
Victoria
Your photo and words are stunning. I've held the miracle of a stunned hummingbird in my hand, grateful it revived and flew to safety. Little miracles abound. Especially your kind cat!
ReplyDeletethat is amazing, such a gorgeous bird. i love it when nature and man look each other in the eye. so cool.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing post. Oh, the gift of that hummingbird, and the gift you all gave it in return--even the cat! This post is one of my favorites ever. Thanks, Melissa. love.
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning images. And such beautiful, welcome thoughts on this peaceful Sunday morning. Hello, my friend.
ReplyDeleteOh wow...how beautiful. If you have to crash into a door, I would say yours would be the one to crash into. Thank you for sharing this with us hun, what a beautiful thing.
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Melis
So pretty!
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely post. I've never seen a humming bird before, I don't even know if we get them here in scotland. Such beautiful colours.
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