Doves on front porch
by Jennifer
(Ft Walton Beach, FL)
My mother in law passed away in March of 2008. When we got back from the funeral, we walked out the front door one day and noticed a mourning dove had built a nest up in the corner of the porch.
We took this as a symbol my mother in law was ok, and was keeping an eye on all of us.
Pretty soon, the two babies appeared and we watched with delight as they attempted to "fly" from one corner of the porch to another! Eventually, they left the nest.
It wasn't until weeks later we knocked the nest down.
Now here we come to March 2009, and suddenly another nest has been built in the same location!! I found this very interesting and spent some time reading about them online.
I read a bunch of things that said they don't typically rebuild a nest in the same place.....but here was another dove to watch over us!! As we all know, those babies hatched and eventually left the nest.
I had not bothered to knock the nest down, considering it's not a nuisance. Then I come home two days ago, and there she is! Back again!
I honestly take this as a symbol that my mother in law is watching out for us! Especially now that my husband is deployed overseas.
People may call me crazy, but I talk to the bird every time I walk in or out my door. I think it is very, very neat!
I enjoy the sights such as this one that give information and also allow people to share stories! Thank you!
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