Change Is Riding On The Wings Of A Crow......

  Those of you that know me understand that I believe that I am one with all things and that nature speaks if we have ears to listen. Since the beginning of the week I have been visited by crows, at one point over 57 perched themselves outside my house at the same time. They have been flying around all week and this morning has been no different. I jokingly said this morning on my Facebook personal page that their presence was either a sign that magic is in the air or I am being divinely watched. After what I just witnessed I think It is both!
  There are those times in life where change comes in many forms some easy and joyful others painful and destructive. I am not sure what cause and effect create each one but I have lived both and watched both many times in my life.
  Today at the bus stop one of the largest crow I have seen in a while was flying over head. She almost looked as if she wanted to land next to us as she circled. My eyes were drawn back to Austin as I watched  in that moment a car turned as Austin stepped into the street chasing snowballs without looking. In that second time stood still and I can say I lost my breath as I watched the crow fly in front of the car to stop the driver from moving forward. I called to Austin and he looked pale. I must of looked pale too, his face was one I will not forget as he watched the crow land on the wire above our heads. "Did you see that?"  one of the children said " That crow saved your life Austin!".  Austin and I both stood still I am sure saying a private prayer of thanks. As he came over to hug me and I reaching for him to comfort him we began to hear yelling. From above the hill there was something happening. I could here a mans voice and I could sense pain and anger. I looked at Austin and I said something is in the air today be careful. As I looked up the crow was still perched above us and the kids were staring in amazement just how big she was. At the next moment the bus turned the corner and the kids began to line up, the crow still watching. I could hear the yelling getting louder as I looked up the hill I could see where it was coming from. That house is usually very quiet and I have never really seen anyone but now what was happening was there for everyone to see and hear. I gave Austin a kiss as he got on the bus and whispered in his ear.. " If you watch I bet she will follow you to school".. he said "I know".. "  "remember to be watchful today Austin I think that is what the crows are saying".  No longer had the Bus closed its doors did she fly in the direction of the school. I took a deep breath and started up the hill thinking about what had just happened and the yelling that I was about to witness. As I came around the corner I could see him.. angry and her on the steps below.  Her letting him vent as she watched but did not move.. " No Hug? No Nothing?" .. "Why Don"t You Go Hug Your Other Boyfriend??!!!" she seemed to be frozen and I could sense his words were true... " Go Ahead Take The Easy Way Out!! You Always Do!!!!... I could not hear the words she spoke back.. She was half way up the stair and half way down with her purse in hand and a car waiting at the curb.. "WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE!!! You want it over.. IT'S OVER... I watched him go back inside while yelling " You Said It's To Hard But We Never Tried"  "Its Easier For You To Give Up"... Is That Love!!!!!!!  I watched as she followed him inside and I could still hear his voice coming through the walls as I headed farther up the hill to my house.
 I could not stop thinking that today their lives were going to change.  That some how today there are going to be lots of changes for many people coming in many forms, some painful and some joyous. I thought about how many times the painful choices I made caused lots of grief until to blossomed into something wonderful after the hurt was healed.  I could not imagine the pain that would of came from losing my son today at the hands of a careless move but we were spared by the winds of change flown on the wings of a crow. How that couple today somehow are getting a chance to walk away or come back together with a deeper understanding and love for one another.
It's is in the air today.. Action, Choices, Change! I can not promise you what form it will take in your life as I never know in mine but I will say that " what is to be, will be" for there are no mistakes in this world only experiences and it is what you do with them, what you learn from them and how grateful you are for them that really matters. The rest is just smoke and mirrors....
I was told one day I would be able to speak to the crows that watch over me.. I took that literal for years but now I see that it is more an awareness. A reminder to keep a watchful eye and an open heart because magic is in the air but it comes in many forms...