HANDHELD FROM HEAVEN
In Memory of F. C. Minton
Henrico, Virginia
Today on June 5, 2020 I saw a car stop out in the front of my house. I walked over to discover they were saving a red cardinal that was resting in the street. I immediately told them I would take care of it. I reached out and the cardinal hopped right into my hand. It was so calm and even let me brush its feathers while sitting in my hand for nearly 20 minutes.
We were unsure as to why the cardinal did not attempt to fly away, so we contacted a rescue service. Just as we provided water the beautiful bird, it flew away toward the side of our house and then into a bush that held a nest. Moments later, we observed the cardinal fighting with another bird.
I later learned that red cardinals symbolize a loved one from Heaven who is checking in on you! Had I known this, I would have talked the cardinal’s ear off, as June 1st marked 14 years since my dad left this world. This magnificent creature was handheld from Heaven! I believe this was my late father checking in on me and it was probably the coolest experience of my entire life!
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