CHANNIE’S CARDINAL
In Memory of Channie Langston
Norfolk, Virginia
My grandmother recently fell ill, and I was informed by my family that she would be going into hospice at home very soon. I am in the military and was stressed out, trying to think if it would be possible for me to go on leave and see her before she passed. My dad advised me that I should wait for her funeral, as he believed she would likely pass before I arrived.
My beautiful grandmother went to Heaven on Wednesday. Just three days later, I received notification that traveling for her memorial services would be highly unlikely due to the travel restrictions as a result of the global pandemic, COVID-19. I was incredibly disappointed but remained hopeful as I really want to be able to say my last goodbye.
I awoke Sunday morning and felt sick, so I remained in bed until the afternoon. A dear friend of mine stopped by to drop off fruit and orange juice, with her wishes that I would feel better soon. While in mid conversation, I glanced through a window and noticed a beautiful red bird standing in my backyard. I immediately stopped talking and told her to look outside at the stunning red bird. She walked over to the window, looked outside, smiled and told me it was a red cardinal, and a symbol of a loved one who has passed that is visiting to comfort your soul.
Without a doubt, this was my Grandma Channie’s cardinal. I was overcome with emotion and so incredibly grateful for this Cardinal Experience!
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