Tuesday, February 20, 2018

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?

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