An Animal Is An Animal...And A Midwife?

Of all the animals in the world, my two favorites are birds (except maybe vultures) and dolphins.  I could go on for days talking about these wonderful creatures.  A few years ago, when I was going through a particularly rough period, every day, several times a day, birds would come to the window of either my kitchen or family room and uplift my spirits.  These weren't the little grey or brown birds, no these birds were larger and always a beautiful bright color--red, yellow or blue, to brighten my day. I didn't even have a bird feeder, but it didn't matter.  Those little birdies came by just to see me. Sometimes I'd talk to them and they'd just sit and listen, turning their heads as if they understood. I would almost cry when they'd sing, such sweet music it was.  As far as I'm concerned, those birds were there to minister to me. To remind me of God's love for His creations.

I've never seen a live dolphin except for at the Shedd Aquarium.  I almost made it to Sea World a few years back, but the kids were much more interested in staying at Disney World than seeing dolphins. My love of dolphins began when I was a kid watching the tv show Flipper.  How could anyone not love Flipper?  He (actually it was a she, five different shes to be exact) was so smart and brave, and such a good friend.  And that smile--just a sweetheart.