Autumn migrations

Every day for the last week or so we have seen huge flocks of geese flying south and east. They are a delightful sight as they honk and sqawk their way through the skies. 
This morning Judy and I visited our plot of land once more to more closely define where our house is to  sit, and, looking out towards Hammond Hill we could see the patchwork of autumnal colours. A huge flock of geese was progressing slowly off into the distance.

Only a few more steps now before we break ground; a final bank inspection of the land, and then the closing on our mortgage. And then, of course, we have to see if the foundation crew are free, there may be one job in front of us, but we have our building permit and the other job doesn't.
Nicholas

This seems an apt image for today, this day when we are the closest we have ever been to our dreams becoming manifest with the beginning of the build.

These incredible homing pigeons live just next door to our cottage, they gather daily to have a little coo before taking to the sky in their winged dance. To see them is a delight. And then, after a while, they come back, to their comfy, safe home...what a joy to behold.

I think it is easy to forget the beauty of creation in the busy-ness of life, it is easy to think "if you have seen one pigeon, you have seen them all" and in this photo, I see anew the brilliant sheen of the feathers of each, the brightness of their eyes, the individual focus and quiet nature of each. 

Again, as so often in this season, I am reminded to take a closer look.

Before our builder arrived this morning, Nicholas and I took time to bless the land and give thanks for the elements and the four directions surrounding it. I am so grateful for all the blessings, so overwhelmed by the synchronicity of this season, so comforted that symbol and metaphor meet me anew each morning.
Judy