Last week I was shown a live web feed of an eagles nest. Three baby eagles had recently hatched and one can watch as the parents and babies interact through out the day and even night. When I peeked in, the parents were gone, and the three youngsters were hanging in the nest. Had I not been aware of the age of the baby birds, I would have assumed that they were adults. There they were, three massive eagles perched at the edge of the nest, anxiously awaiting flight. To the untrained eye, they were ready. However, looking more closely, you can see pinfeathers. They were not ready to leave and be on their own.
Watching my baby girl graduate on Friday, brought to mind those pesky pinfeathers. The untrained eye would see a beautiful girl, graduating high school, and ready to take flight. However, as Momma bird, I see the hidden pinfeathers still needing to be removed for successful flight of life on her own.
Thank you, Jesus, that I have more time with her! To guide her as You grow her in Your knowledge and grace! May I be the Momma bird You want me to be every step of the way!
