HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

I am getting ready to leave to drive to Pittsburgh for the OH Conference, but I didn't want to leave without wishing all you Mom's out there a Happy Day. This goes for the Mom's out there who don't have children but mother us just the same. This was sent to me. I hope are inspired by it as I was. I felt it was appropriate to sent it to folks here because of all the "Mom's" -- male and female, here who have sheltered me over the last 2 1/2 years. After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage. One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick. When he gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their dead mother's wings. The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise. She could have flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies. Then the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body. The mother had remained steadfast. She had been willing to die, so those under the cover of her wings would live. "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge." (Psalm 91:4)

Happy Mother's Day to you as well Cathy. Thanks for sharing this story with us. It's very touching and loving. Enjoy your trip and drive safe. Hugs, Kat