A New Resting Spot

The hummingbirds arrive every year around May 1. Sometimes a day or two early, or late, but they come every single year. Don and I have enjoyed their visits, from the viewpoint of our kitchen sink, for 13 years. When a big storm brought down a few limbs from a tree in the backyard, I asked that the one limb stayed. It looks funny, sticking out there all by itself, but we know it's real purpose. It's a resting spot for the little hummers, before they swoop to our feeder for a sip. That limb had to stay, in spite of its appearance, because everyone needs a resting spot.
When we found out the house was sold, I realized we'd be taking down the hummingbird feeder mid-season. The birds that had staked out our yard as a source of nectar would be wondering 'what on earth?!' I decided to leave one behind for the homeowners to set up and enjoy.

Everyone needs a resting spot in life, don't they? We're praying our home becomes one for this new family, a place to come inside from all the storms of life, and even a place to nestle in after a great day. We've received gifts from realtors who sold our house, or sold the house to us. I thought it would be nice to start a new tradition, leaving behind a house warming gift, from one family to the next.