“I would be working at the dining room table, with the front door opened so that we could get some daylight into the house. I would notice these quick darts of red go by the front door sporadically throughout the day. At first, I wouldn’t think much of it. It was when I would take a break and go to the door to look outside when I realized that the red flashes were indeed a cardinal that was flying past our house. I first thought it was a neat coincidence. But as it continued to happen on a regular basis, I would feel as if we were being looked after. There was an energy to these moments that I was connecting to. It was peaceful and positive. It was a counterbalance to the lonely and empty feeling that I was carrying. This gave me comfort and hope that I would at least get through that day…
