There will always be birds...

The Rutter family is engaged in an epic struggle. It is an endless battle between good and evil. There have been causalities on both sides. There have been victories and defeats...but the war continues.

Our enemy has a name: The Blackbirds of Carriage Hills.

Three years ago they invaded. They claimed the trees in our back yard. They "bombed" our deck (and our children).

We placed plastic owls and hung CDs. But they are relentless...I'm not giving up, but I'm coming around to the idea that there will always be birds. We can do things to minimize the impact they will have on our lives...but we simply can't shut down the sky.

You know, there's an odd peace that comes with that acceptance.

It easy for us to allow the small annoyances in our lives to become the central focus of our attention and energy. This robs us from truly living. We must give these issues the attention they deserve, but not a moment more.

I'm not surrendering, but I am choosing to not make the war my reason for living.

Are there birds in your life that you need to spend less time and energy on?

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