tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post3146887007679867577..comments2023-10-22T05:17:46.986-07:00Comments on Catbird Scout: FaithDeb Shuckahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-45891539873119767992011-08-03T08:12:32.675-07:002011-08-03T08:12:32.675-07:00I love thinking of your owls, Deb. I believe the o...I love thinking of your owls, Deb. I believe the owl is very symbolic of life and also of death. Perhaps they appear so readily to you so that you can process all that you have experienced these last months and then move forward on your own flight path.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-11270972956934273902011-07-27T13:51:01.528-07:002011-07-27T13:51:01.528-07:00An amazing definition of faith!! I am thrilled th...An amazing definition of faith!! I am thrilled that there are so many ways that this world provides us to have faith in someone greater...and I'm glad that you are reminded of that regularly. I know it helps during the rough times.<br /><br />I love you<br />MarkMark Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915827981541131957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-17821611024232490982011-07-24T20:21:29.499-07:002011-07-24T20:21:29.499-07:00A wonderful post, Deb. Like owls, I am nocturnal,...A wonderful post, Deb. Like owls, I am nocturnal, and I love it when I have written or worked with beads all night and I am still awake for the variety of bird songs that begin the day. It's a beautiful, life-affirming chorus.Katie Gateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264642384901419402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-87731495691530283312011-07-23T20:28:57.575-07:002011-07-23T20:28:57.575-07:00You always touch me with you lessons on life, love...You always touch me with you lessons on life, love and faith.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-19193195403854183762011-07-23T15:23:16.527-07:002011-07-23T15:23:16.527-07:00"The sheer glory of living a life in which ab..."The sheer glory of living a life in which abundance is measured in feathers and wings and avian variety is a gift beyond measure. To know that whenever I step outside I can expect to have my breath swept away by some small miracle of life. Each one is a tiny explosion of joyous light in the darkness of this grieving time."<br /><br />Oh Deb...yes Faith.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-38171425343683865972011-07-23T09:44:03.908-07:002011-07-23T09:44:03.908-07:00I read this late last night and didn't comment...I read this late last night and didn't comment. As usual, you made me think. Faith - blind faith. Such a good comparison you've made here. I'm thinking this piece could go much further.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-21838410284299631972011-07-22T11:48:23.772-07:002011-07-22T11:48:23.772-07:00That is very cool about your owls. I have a cardi...That is very cool about your owls. I have a cardinal who lives in my yard, and seeing him reminds me of how cool the world is, that such gorgeous creatures exist.<br /><br />I love what you said about seeing things like this making it easier to believe in those you haven't seen...perfectly true.colbymarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056535503422186623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-17541452206006957992011-07-22T11:08:30.559-07:002011-07-22T11:08:30.559-07:00In May I traveled to western Nebraska to find the ...In May I traveled to western Nebraska to find the graves of my great grandparents. The fellow who assisted us in the cemetery pointed out a pair of white owls who nest there every year. They looked like sentinals watching over the quiet resting places.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-71656711629156737532011-07-22T08:36:41.839-07:002011-07-22T08:36:41.839-07:00I love this definition of faith, the idea that it&...I love this definition of faith, the idea that it's "made stronger by the unlikely, unexpected, but regular appearance of my owls." This is faith - believing, knowing, trusting - being open to the experiences you see, and don't see. You have been given the gift of your owls being present, but your awed presence is what allows you to gather in the faith building sights and sounds that surround you.<br />A beautiful post.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-55931304236357449792011-07-22T07:51:24.408-07:002011-07-22T07:51:24.408-07:00Gorgeous. I love that you and Walt share this plac...Gorgeous. I love that you and Walt share this place and the love of your surroundings. Those owls have a message for you and your receptivity is one major reason they keep showing up.kariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150537989886423212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-89329829191254559252011-07-22T07:26:17.825-07:002011-07-22T07:26:17.825-07:00Dear Deb, Living in and with nature must surely be...Dear Deb, Living in and with nature must surely be part of the reason your writings seem so wise. In one posting, you give us an entire overview of faith. One posting as compared to thick tomes by theologians. Like William Blake, you "see the world in a grain of sand, and heaven in a wildflower." Thank you for sharing your musings with us. Peace.Dee Readyhttp://www.cominghometomyself.blotspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-2565810888186864252011-07-22T06:33:32.225-07:002011-07-22T06:33:32.225-07:00We all need that faith.
I'm coming to love ow...We all need that faith.<br /><br />I'm coming to love owls. They're something I've really been drawn to the last few months. I know I'm in good company. :)Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-48776782001943992342011-07-22T05:57:32.669-07:002011-07-22T05:57:32.669-07:00One of your first posts for me to read was about &...One of your first posts for me to read was about 'your owls'...this will become a favorite.Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-76656294292393863612011-07-22T05:52:13.165-07:002011-07-22T05:52:13.165-07:00You are so wise. I love the abundance of life arou...You are so wise. I love the abundance of life around me, too, but you said it so well I won't even try to add anything more. Just a heartfelt thank you for a great post.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-65558588400994240992011-07-22T05:42:38.114-07:002011-07-22T05:42:38.114-07:00Indeed, this is faith described clearly. I agree, ...Indeed, this is faith described clearly. I agree, there are so many things around us that we might have never seen and yet we believe that they exist. Same with our Creator. We may not see him but the marvels of creation eloquently declare of his undeniable existence.<br />Your beautiful blog reminds me of this inspiring verse:<br /><br />"Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld." (Hebrews 11:1)Charlene N. K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07072869649591170822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-80329048641773323412011-07-22T05:11:24.397-07:002011-07-22T05:11:24.397-07:00Life is always somewhere out there, waiting for us...Life is always somewhere out there, waiting for us to discover it. Too bad we aren't aware of it all the time. Wonderful post, once again.Laviniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077833136741791230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-42922900488369463912011-07-22T04:53:01.295-07:002011-07-22T04:53:01.295-07:00You seem to experience the entire universe in your...You seem to experience the entire universe in your yard.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-36882075752443696922011-07-21T17:10:52.535-07:002011-07-21T17:10:52.535-07:00Deb you always take me to a new level of learning....Deb you always take me to a new level of learning. I love the simplicity of nature to rejuvenate my soul.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011480058598809782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-14344985202551429932011-07-21T16:44:30.940-07:002011-07-21T16:44:30.940-07:00Amen!
-M in VancouverAmen!<br /><br />-M in VancouverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-82164988770025460752011-07-21T16:14:20.467-07:002011-07-21T16:14:20.467-07:00Thank you for this and for the book you gave me. I...Thank you for this and for the book you gave me. I have been fascinated by birds for so long but never had the patience or courage to actually study them in real life. I'm really looking forward to the opportunities awaiting me in HI.<br /><br />Miss you already,<br />LOVE!JenniferLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-1094665467940563322011-07-21T16:00:31.338-07:002011-07-21T16:00:31.338-07:00Wonderful! I love it that they have become regular...Wonderful! I love it that they have become regulars in your life, but that you still experience the wonder.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17654451878235512846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-51648067232660835122011-07-21T15:33:59.352-07:002011-07-21T15:33:59.352-07:00That has to be one of the best explanations of fai...That has to be one of the best explanations of faith I've ever read. How wonderful to have all that beauty and magic in your backyard. We have a little of that too. Feathers mean alot to me...when my nephew died my Sister would find white feathers in the most unusual places. Usually when she was worried, sad or needed comfort. We actually found one right outside my Mom's hospital room right before she went to surgery. We feel they are just the small messages that let us know we're not alone. Hope you always have such faith and peace.yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-34056225277779694602011-07-21T15:32:55.989-07:002011-07-21T15:32:55.989-07:00"A fine definition of faith. A certainty of t..."A fine definition of faith. A certainty of the existence of that which you can't actually see or experience sensually."<br /><br />This is the type of faith I have in only one thing. Love.Unspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065870952905767595noreply@blogger.com