I enjoy all animals. I was given the opportunity to adopt/rescue a 10 year old Cockatiel. I named him Hal, short for Halligan, which is a tool we use in the fire service to pry open doors, etc.
Hal has already been great entertainment. He chirps when my fire/EMS radio goes off. He also chirps when I leave the room as if he wants me to stay and he laughs when I laugh.
It may take some time but I hope to have him hand tame and flying in an enclosed room (safety from the dogs). I'm so glad he is a part of my pack and that my husband is so open to letting me love on more animals.
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I recently posted this on my facebook.... We need boldness. How many times have you just 'felt' someone needed you to reach out to them...to ask them what's wrong...to not accept "I'm fine" as the answer?
When we are quickened in our spirits that something is 'wrong' we often ignore it and don't have the boldness to push to help our friends. Are you a friend? Can you see past the facade?
Do you care enough to see the broken people who feel invisible? Lord, grant us boldness to reach out to others...and place people in our lives that will be bold with US as well.
I feel so blessed by kindness shown to me through friends....
TTFN
Hal looks a lovely companion.
ReplyDeleteI'm following my feelings - emailed a 'thinking of you' card to a friend last week as she kept coming into my thoughts, turns out she was not good and it really brightened her day.
I love had a cocketeil who I bought days after he was born. He was hand raised and I took him home once all his feathers were in. He learned to speak so many words and phrases. So much company!
ReplyDeleteGood for you taking in Hal. :D Yes, I push forward with friends and family who I know are in need.
ReplyDeleteAww, welcome to the family, Hal!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I can always use a reminder to be bold in following God's urging.
Isn't Hal lucky to be in your family?! He's adorable!
ReplyDeleteThankfully I was able to talk to a friend who needed it yesterday. Still waiting on another to reach out when she's ready.
Hal is a lucky bird to be part of the pack. Being bold and taking that time to reach out is sometimes difficult because some aren't ready to accept. What a thought provoking post!
ReplyDeleteGive Hal a cracker for me! :-)
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