This week’s
photo prompt...
“Let's
open some doors to see what awaits us on the other side. You have arrived at
the door for a reason, open it up and step in!”
I’ll admit
that is one really baffled me. And with the weather so bad here this week, I
was unable to go out exploring for inspiration. It turns out that inspiration
was right outside my front door. It may not be exactly what Sally had in mind
with this prompt but it is what ‘came’ to me.
The door to
this little house is not pretty. There are no fancy architectural features or
elaborate antique hardware. It’s an odd shape, rather jagged in appearance.
It wasn’t
always like this. When I had a friend construct this little house for me it was
intended for birds. I made sure to ask him to cut a small round door that would
only allow tiny birds in and for the first couple of years the chickadees
resided in it.
But one
winter, a little chipmunk decided that it might be the perfect place to hibernate.
The only problem was that he could not fit through the small door. What was he
to do? He had to make changes before he could get in.
With a bit
of ingenuity, a lot hard work and a good set of teeth that door was opened for
him. And inside he found comfort and warmth that winter. Of course, the birds
never went near the place again.
So the moral
of the story is this...Even though a door looks inaccessible to you at first, don't get discouraged. You
can get inside with persistence and determination. That which had not been available
to you, can open up for you. If you sit back and do nothing, you are left out in
the cold.
What a cute story!! And a great reminder about persistance...animals teach in their doing, don't they?
ReplyDeleteOh chipmunks are very persistent, aren't they! great story about this "door."
ReplyDeleteHow meaningful your words are to us! I love the little house and most of all it's door! Thank you for sharing this and reminding us to make doors available to us no matter what!
ReplyDeletewhat a great story, with a wonderful photo, and even better moral :)
ReplyDeleteFunny!!
ReplyDeleteLove the story behind the door of the bird house! Yes, persistance will get you anywhere and anything done!
ReplyDeleteBonnie, your story and pic are great.
ReplyDeleteThat is a determined little creature. Never give up until you get what you want. A great lesson.
ReplyDeleteawww.... who knew a chipmunk wanted a house?!
ReplyDeleteOh, I adore the moral of your story! I love the squirrels too, but they can be destructive. I'm glad yours found a warm home, though. My mom used to have one that would knock on the back door if she forgot to put out the peanuts LOL....and come right in and wait by the door while she got it together.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great story! I'm sorry the little birds lost a home, but I love the chipmunk's determination.
ReplyDeleteGreat story and moral! Too bad we can't all have that kind of visual reminder to never give up!
ReplyDeleteLovely story of perseverance!!! And so sweet of you to build a house for the little birdies!
ReplyDeleteDoes the chipmunk still come there?
Wow, I love that story!
ReplyDeleteGreat story about the chipmunk and how you took such a positive twist on his experience.
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