For many mornings now, I have been watching this live nest cam (https://www.friendsofbigbearvalley.org/eagles/) religiously when I wake up every morning. These beautiful eagles have three eggs that are due to hatch very soon. Though there are numerous reasons that cause me to find comfort and joy in watching these majestic birds, today I will only speak on their patience and long-suffering that is endured on behalf of their greatest treasure—their babies.

Over the past several weeks, I have witnessed them, day in and day out, snow, rain, or shine, as they carefully cover and protect their precious clutch to keep it warm, and also safe from predators. Many nights, they have even endured being completely blanketed in snow!!! I am in awe at their patience and persistence under such harsh and unforgiving conditions!!!!

I find so much comfort in my grief journey as I watch them patiently breath in and breath out—yes, I literally find myself watching them breath… It is normally dark when I first tune-in, and since mornings tend to be the hardest time of day in grief for me, I find their breaths to be quite soothing as I fall in sink with my own.

Grief starts the moment the wind gets knocked out of you… From there, you work your way forward (or not)—one painful breath at a time. Eventually, we become less aware of each breath and painstaking footstep forward. Sometimes, however, our breathing becomes so shallow, it is a wonder we are even still living…

I pray this day, that you will remember to breath deep, and with intention. Sometimes the best way forward is simply to embrace it all. Perhaps watching these birds can give you an added measure of comfort, too… 🙏🏼🦅👀

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