The Cardinals

A cardinal is a representative of a loved one who has passed. When you see one, it means they are visiting you. They usually show up when you most need them or miss them. They also make an appearance during times of celebration as well as despair to let you know they will always be with you. Look for them, they'll appear.

I saw this on Facebook and had to share, it hit home to me. Now I know the story and it all makes sense.
Both of my parents loved to feed the cardinals and watch them. It brought hours of enjoyment to them. When my father passed away a cardinal took it upon himself to watch over my mother. This cardinal would peck at her window every morning to make sure she got up. It would sit on her mirror on her car and look at itself every day. I have always said it was dads way of showing her he was still around.
When my mother passed away I suddenly had 2 cardinals that showed up at my place. I have lived on this farm for 30 some years now and never had a cardinal. So I was so excited when 2 appeared a male and female. They would flutter near my big bay window and look in the house. Then I would see them out in my snowball tree, then in the feeders and when I would go outside I could hear them singing. I knew in my heart it was my parents who come to show me they are still watching over me.
I don't see them every day, but when I need them they appear. Hope you all have cardinals in your life too.