Dylan & The Hawk

About four months ago, I received a call from my great-nephew, Dylan.  He needed the cell number of my friend, Viki.  One would say she is the female version of Dr. Dolittle. She has a gentle soul who assists people in finding homes for stray cats and dogs, relocate turtles who are crossing busy streets and finds medical assistance for feathered friends who are injured. 

Dylan was about to move the car into the garage, when he noticed a flicker a few feet ahead. Approaching the area, a hawk was standing on the pavement and not moving. In a daze, the hawk glared at Dylan and with his eyes he let Dylan know he needed help.  With a gentle voice and softly approaching the hawk, Dylan spoke.  Speaking words of life and that he would take care of him.

It amazed me the hawk allowed Dylan to pick him up and then place him in a carboard box. It was as if, the hawk understood Dylan was a caring, and sensitive individual.  Animals are in tuned with caring people.

There was not a peek from the hawk, as Dylan drove the fifteen minutes to Viki's home.  Viki was waiting for Mr. Hawk with a cage, water and food.  A call had already been placed to a licensed rehabilitator.

Dylan was sad to leave the hawk, but he knew he would be taken care of.  After an examination, it was discovered the hawk's wing had been injured. After several months with the wildlife rehabilitator, Mr. Hawk was released into the wild. 

Mr. Hawk was identified as a Missiissippi Kite. Their lifespan is eleven years. With Dylan rescuing the hawk, its life has been extended.

There is so much meaning to Dylan's encounter with the hawk. A hawk is a sign of balance, strength and hope. Biblically, the hawk is a symbol of divine guidance and that God is watching over you.

Dylan grew up with his great-grandparents. He is now twenty-one. They rescued each other. Dylan was not living in a safe environment at the age of four and his great-grandparents, my parents' forty-seven year old son had recently passed away. 

Dylan's caring heart comes from living with my parents for all these years. My dad passed away four years ago. During these past years, Dylan has been the designated driver and care receiver for my mother. I do believe that hawk was in tuned with Dylan's soul. and how he cares for others.

The hawk is a good reminder for Dylan to allow life to flow naturally and that he has the strength to face the challenges that come his way. Just like the hawk, Dylan needs to have hope and to not give up. God is always there, even when we don't think He is. Then there is insight. The Lord will give Dylan the discernment as he needs it. As the hawk is intuitive, Dylan is as well. The hawk was aware of Dylan's spirit and how he is a kind, thoughtful and cares for others. There are so many similarities between the hawk and Dylan.

God speaks in many ways to us. As you enjoy nature and wildlife take time to stop and to listen as God whispers. There is a lesson to be learn.