Heart Prints

The deer were in last night, as well as a flying squirrel.  The yard looks like a herd of elephants, including the entire circus, marched through! As I just sat and watched, looking for more animals,  it was very interesting; three deer just left, one came back looking for feed, then another.  One stayed longer, then left, and once again another came in. 

Tracks of Nightlife!

All this night life, even the footprints, reminded me of all the people who have come and gone, in my life.  Some have stayed for awhile; some only briefly left footprints on my heart, hardly long enough for me to even know their name. Others, even if they left or moved away, still have come back in many ways and at various times. 

There have been times that my heart was saddened when someone left for one reason or another…some because of death, of course. When I see the paw/foot prints of various animals in the snow I am able to envision how large it was, what kind of animal and other tidbits. My memory  becomes my sight as I think of times past with those folks. I am able to relive stories and times long gone. Their spirit remains with me. 

When I’m alone I believe there is much more to my day than the physical realm. When I feel that bigger presence with me I feel alive; life takes on a new meaning. Each person that has crossed my life, in big ways and small, has left prints on my heart that I am eternally grateful for.  Ever feel that way?