Patience was never my strong suit. Cancer changed that too. I used to stress and worry and want things done yesterday. But they can't take the tumor out the second they find it, there's always more tests to do and a game plan to come up with. Chemo is not done in one huge dose, but over a period of time. And remission is waiting for the next check up to make sure the cancer's still gone. Yep, cancer taught me patience. I have become an expert at waiting, and while I wait I busy my mind with anything I can find.
Our little Finch mama should be having her eggs hatch any day. She also is full of patience. Sitting and waiting, turning the eggs, stretching her wings and returning to wait some more.
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I have put the 50D on the tripod about an inch from the window, the fisheye lens (which isn't so fishy on a cropped sensor) poking through the venetian blinds. I attached the remote trigger and just occasionally poke the button to see what's going on. She's pretty curious about the lens, but it doesn't seem to bother her too much, she just looks at it a lot.
Sometimes she gets too close and the camera won't focus. I had to blindly pull the tripod away from the window a little until it would focus. She is turning the eggs here. It's important to turn them every few hours or the baby bird won't develop. Can't wait to see babies!
Say a little prayer that the suction cups keep holding. The bird feeder I had on the window next to this one fell off a few days ago. This has happened before and has been my biggest fear for these babies.
Your little finch is a good mama. The babies will hatch before you know it. Be prepared, baby birds are ugly little things, with faces only a mother can love. What you say about cancer is true, I know from experience.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good little mama...turning those eggs to make sure that her babies come out all right! I sure hope the suction cups hold!!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful, wonderful, inspiring post!!! I had to pull my husband in here to see it with me, Lisa. Cancer seems to be one of the scariest what if's and yet, it can create a beautiful spirit to those who look beyond it. You have a beautiful spirit, Lisa.
ReplyDeleteLord, do bless these baby birds who are growing inside this little feeder. May Your hands hold it in place tightly, firmly, securely and allow for the babies to grow, to become. And touch the heart of my friend, Lisa, with sunshine and warmth; with hope and peace, each new day of her life ♥ My trust is in Your goodness, always, In Your Name. Amen.
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Interesting to watch the development
ReplyDeleteLisa, what kind of finch? Great photos. Again, I'm awestruck at your gift. Patience is a gift, as well. I hear you. Just remember to be patient with yourself, as well. I am a long, long time survivor, but haven't forgotten the first 5 years. Best wishes, karen
ReplyDeleteOh dear ... now I'm worried about the suction cups!!! I am just so enjoying seeing this little piece of life play out in these posts.
ReplyDeleteAnd as far as patience, it is a hard lesson to learn to wait for things that we really want to be over ... like cancer. The biggest lesson we can all learn is just to learn to enjoy the journey as we go along. I think you definitely have learned to do that.
I'm impressed with your camera set up. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you could duct tape the suction cups to the window so that they won't fall off?
I have a lot of catching up to do! It has been a while since I have been by, life gets to busy! So sweet, her turning the eggs, what a great way to watch the process!
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