IN THE COOING OF THE DOVE

 I have a pair of mourning doves who spend a great deal of time in my backyard.  There is a water source there, it has sun and shade, and the bird feeder is always full.  They greatly entertain and amuse me.  Hero, on the other hand is not a fan and if I dare let him out the door--he chases them off.  They are almost as big as he is, so I am not certain what he thinks he could do---but he is always game to try and catch them.

Here is a sample of the coos I hear daily

Why are they called mourning doves? Dr. Google led me to this information~

"The mourning dove is considered by many to be a sign of hope, love and freedom.  Doves are also a universal symbol of peace and often associated with the holiday season.  Some bird lovers report experiencing a feeling of comfort when a mourning dove visits.  Others believe that it is a message from a loved one or a reminder of someone who is no longer present in your life, but is missed and remembered."

Perhaps this is why I love seeing my pair (they mate for life) and hearing their sweet coo's.  I always enjoy comfort and peace while watching them.

I am reminded of the beauty of all God created for us to enjoy as I ponder the gift of the backyard doves.   Nature, in itself, is a constant and faithful reminder of Who God is.  He is a God who is in the details---every last one of them.  AND the cooing of the dove--is a song unto my soul.

"In the beginning was the Word,

and the Word was with God,

and the Word was God.

He was in the beginning with God.

All things were made through Him,

and without Him was not any thing made that was made.

In Him was life,

the life was the light of men."

John 1:1-4