Jan & I spent a great two weeks in Colorado this September. We camped most of time and so we saw some pretty wonderful things. One morning at the base of Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs, I was enjoying the Word and some coffee as the sun was coming up. I heard an all too familiar sound coming through the grass. I kept silent and motionless so I wouldn't disturb the flock of 25-30 young turkey hens passing through the area. They talked to one another, traveled with one another and foraged with one another. They were together and for a very important reason-safety. They chose to be together, support one another and share their discoveries with one another. Whether in good times, uncertain times or bad times, they were together.
The holidays can trigger memories of our past that may tempt us to withdraw from our friends and church family. The unexpected loss of a key family member or the break-up of a relationship, or the stress of finances can lead us away from the crowd and into a lonely place. "No body cares, calls or comes to check on me," can become our lonesome dirge for the holidays, if we chose so. This holiday season, chose life! Run to your friends and church buddies. Be the first to reach out to others who you may see as having "withdrawal symptoms." Turkeys don't let turkeys be lonely for the holidays. Stay safe.
NOTE: The picture above is of one of the turkeys that came within 15 feet of me that morning.
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