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Love, happiness, hope! Wordless Wednesday w/Linky

by Lily @militaryfamof8

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I have had a rough last week, my blog was in the group that was infected with malware though an ad, google blacklisted my site, a dear friend had complications with her cancer, another dear friend found out she had a lump in her thyroid, and to that goes the stress of
everyday life, money, relationships.

Needless to say I have been a bit down.

Today, I went outside with the kids, and a hummingbird came right by my face; I screamed thinking it was a bee!  The hummingbird kept flying around me, then would go have a snack in the flowers and would keep coming up to me!!!

I took as many pictures as I could, placing my camera right by it, and it would not go away!

One time it came up to look at my phone, I guess it was wondering what the clicking sound was (from my camera) and it flew in one spot, looking in my lens,; and even pecked or kissed it!

It flew away after staring at me for a few seconds, like saying “bye!”

I was SO happy, I remember my Grandma used to tell me that hummingbirds were good luck, meant love, and the best part was that she would tell me that if she could come back as an animal; it would be a hummingbird.

Now I’m not saying that it was my grandma (though part of me wishes to believe it), but I am saying that it made me smile, it made my heart SO happy.  I felt it in my spirit, I laughed out loud, I told the kids and showed them the pictures; it reminded me that no matter how bad my days are…

There is still beauty everywhere we look 😉

Enjoy the beauty that I saw…

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  1. alissa apel says

    September 26, 2012 at 1:54 am

    I hope your week gets better.

    I still need to find that lucky charm. My grandma passed away a few wks ago and now my nephew is in the hospital. Things can only get better when it’s difficult.

  2. Theresa says

    September 26, 2012 at 2:25 am

    Sorry your week was rough, but those are some lovely shots you got of the hummingbird!

  3. Mimi B says

    September 26, 2012 at 2:43 am

    Ok, super cool about that hummingbird! I can’t imagine one ever coming so close. I love the reminder of your grandma!

  4. Elizabeth FrugalMomEh says

    September 26, 2012 at 3:50 am

    Gorgeous! Great shots!

  5. Heather McDougle says

    September 26, 2012 at 12:37 am

    Those are beautiful!

  6. Judy Haughton-James says

    September 26, 2012 at 1:53 am

    Life certainly has its ups and downs.This is an awesome post. I am glad you saw this hummingbird and got some shots which lifted your spirit. I hope you will have some good times. Thanks for hosting and all the very best to you.

  7. Sarah Halstead says

    September 26, 2012 at 2:16 am

    Beautiful. Love these photos.

  8. Heather Smith says

    September 26, 2012 at 2:17 am

    Here’s hoping things go much better this week! Sending good thoughts to you and your friends!

  9. Amy says

    September 26, 2012 at 2:41 am

    THAT is an awesome story. I have never heard of a hummingbird….or any bird for that matter doing something like that. I think if it brings you comfort to think it may be your Grandmother’s spirit, than go with it. Hope your days start looking brighter.

  10. mail4rosey says

    September 26, 2012 at 6:55 am

    A hummingbird is far better than a woodpecker. We have a woodpecker that won’t go away, he’s about to drive my husband batty. 🙂

  11. Shayna says

    September 26, 2012 at 4:03 am

    I’ve never even seen a hummingbird! I’m so glad that you were able to find something so simple and so lovely to help you feel better 🙂

  12. ngpaloma says

    September 26, 2012 at 8:16 am

    i love hummingbirds… 🙂
    I hope that youll have an awesome week!!!

  13. kristi says

    September 26, 2012 at 10:16 am

    That is wonderful. I would think just like you did, that that was some type of sign that better days are ahead…sorry to hear of your sad news, but loved the story about the humming bird. Thanks for the linky! Have a great week.

  14. Wayne W Smith says

    September 26, 2012 at 11:09 am

    Those are nice pictures.

  15. stevebethere says

    September 26, 2012 at 9:17 am

    I hope things get better for those you mentioned.

    Loved your Grandma story 🙂

    Best wishes for the future

  16. Sophia Antoine says

    September 26, 2012 at 10:47 am

    I can’t say that I’ve ever seen a hummingbird. The one you captured is beautiful.

    Sophia

  17. retired not tired says

    September 26, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    We have a 6th sense in our family and when there is trouble my grandmother often comes to me in a dream. I wear her pearls to all of the family functions. She left us over 25 years ago but I still have a strong affinity. Rainbows are also lucky and come into my life when I need them most. My mother also loves hummingbirds. Thanks for the pictures and hopefully this week will be better than last.

  18. Danielle Royalegacy says

    September 26, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    I know that it’s so horrible to have your blog down. My computer has been giving me so much trouble lately. Hope this week is better for you.

  19. Teresa from www.nanahood.com says

    September 26, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    Hang in there sweetie! I can tell by your blog you are loved! Tough days come to us all but in the end, love is all that matters!

  20. Amanda @ Survival Guide says

    September 26, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    Sorry to hear about your site blacklisted and your rough week! Hope this one is better!

  21. Art of RetroCollage says

    September 26, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    Thanks very much for sharing your great hummingbird pictures!

    Sorry your week has been so rocky…sending you every good thought, wish, & prayer that you feel better & that it gets better for you.

  22. Monica says

    September 26, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    I think animals and birds too can sense when we’re not feeling great and this little hummingbird was probably trying to cheer you up and brighten your day! Hope your week gets better!

  23. Emilee Roberts says

    September 27, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear you’re having a rough time right now. I’ll be praying for your friends! That is a beautiful shot of the humming bird! Thanks for linking up with Pea of Sweetness!

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