A Sweet Morning on My Deck

What a perfect morning out on my deck! It’s a cool 63 degrees—absolutely the best time of day. The air is filled with the joyful cacophony of birdsong, each one adding its own little melody to the morning chorus.

Already, I’ve had a parade of feathered visitors: a White-Breasted Nuthatch, the sweet little Brown-Headed Nuthatch, a Red-Bellied Woodpecker, Cardinals, a Mockingbird, a Red-Winged Blackbird, Bluebirds, the usual finches, and a Blue Jay. And it’s only 7:30!

Just moments ago, a striking Red-Headed Woodpecker landed on my peanut feeder—what a stunning bird! Who needs TV when you have all this wonder just outside your door?

My deck (and my entire backyard) has truly become my “escape place”. With crepe myrtles lining the fence, it feels like a hidden retreat, tucked away from the world. I love sitting here on these cool, quiet mornings, just taking it all in—God’s amazing feathered creations bringing such joy and peace.

Thank You, Lord God, for the sweetest morning.

There’s such healing in this simplicity… a sense of stillness and wholeness that fills my soul.