Well, there aren’t many words to describe the day I met Faith. I stood there in awe, hand over mouth! The Lord answers my prayers, but this was a surprise. I wasn’t expecting it—I hadn’t even prayed yet.
I was lecturing at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens that day about ruby-throated hummingbirds. I had invited my dear friend Heather to do the Q&A for me. I know ruby-throated hummingbirds, but she really knows ruby-throated hummingbirds.
I gave a slide presentation of the many hummingbird photographs I’ve taken and talked about the Hummingbird Trail at the Garden. I shared many facts about how to identify the adult male, female and immature hummingbirds. I also talked about their size, weight, how to find them in their natural habitat and migration habits.
An attendee asked Heather how high the hummingbirds make their nests. There are many websites with many different answers, but they typically build their nests between 10-50 feet high in the air.
So when we took the group on a walk on the Hummingbird Trail, I don’t think anyone was expecting to see a nest, and maybe not even a hummingbird.
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Once on the trail we were immediately greeted by a few hummingbirds. One in particular, hovered in an oak tree. We watched for a minute and someone noticed that she was actually sitting on her nest. I was in shock! I never expected to find a nest because of how high they can be and that they are tiny, the size of a walnut.
We could have left the garden then and there, and been satisfied. What could top finding a hummingbird nest? So I took the group through the rest of the trail then went home to get my camera to come back and photograph her. That’s when I named her Faith, and there she is in the photo above. I plan on naming her babies Hope and Love.
It still amazes me that the Lord helped us find a hummingbird nest that day, allowing us to meet Faith. Have you met faith? Have you personally asked Jesus into your heart and trusted Him by faith? If not, do so today!
