Take Care to Wonder

"Take care to wonder at the world through which you wander." 

This is the first line of a song from my elementary school years. It's running through my mind this morning as I pen notes to send in the mail. In a couple cards, I include the "Missing Moose" collage and this photo. I snapped the image on the way back from my trek to the hilltop. After the vehicle passed by, I realized more than a person was along for the ride. So this truly was a "lucky shot" - one that reminded me of my buddy who used to hang his head out the window too. The encounter occurred February 5th, one week before the next one with the moose pendant around my neck.  I didn't realize this "sign" until I began reviewing my photos and put the two instances together. 

When we "take care to wonder," we begin to understand the incredible orchestration of our Creator. 

And in case you're wondering, here's the link to the song . It's a production I created seven years ago to fulfill a request in another of my blogs. Enjoy the journey and keep an ear out for His whistle...

Missing Moose

Nearly four years have passed since my last entry on this blog. Today God's whistle calls me to start again. During this season of Lent 2018, I hope to connect with at least one person each day. Maybe you are that one today? If so, here's a haiku for you.

Missing Moose

On the Road to Town

I feel his presence near me

laying on my heart.

Driving in the car on the gravel road, I stopped to take a few photos. I don't often walk this way anymore since the northwest wind blows bitterly cold and fast freezes my nose. Covered, it steams up my glasses. Since Moose passed late last summer, I walk the opposite way protected by the forest cover and up to a scenic hilltop overlook.

Anyway, as I snapped pictures of old haunts, my heart ached. I reached up to my chest and cried, “I miss Moose!” At that moment, I felt the Scandinavian moose hanging from my neck. I hadn't worn it in years, but felt moved to find the necklace this morning. Why? I didn't know until this moment.

Moose was with me laying on my heart – in name and in spirit. Look at my pup's pose and how it matches the pendant moose's stance. I took the photo of Moose on the Road to Town almost one year ago to the day of my encounter with his spirit on Monday, February 12, 2018. 

I am always amazed how God can connect us with others when we open our eyes, ears and minds to His call. It reminds me of the Bible verse from Zechariah 10:8a: "When I whistle to them, the will come running for I have redeemed them."

Think about that the next time you whistle. Maybe God's calling you too?