Our backyard is kind of creepy at night! It backs into some woods and at night you can't see very far into the yard depending on if the driveway lights are on. I am always terrified about seeing something (or someone) out there(our back door does not have curtains or blinds)! Well it finally happened, last night as I was going to bed I decided I wanted an extra blanket so I went back down stairs to get the one off of the couch. Turning on the light for a brief moment to grab the blanket then turning it off I turned around and stopped dead in my tracks. My heart skipped a beat or two until my brain processed what I was looking at! A beautiful Doe was standing in our yard staring at me through the door! She quickly ran off, but as she did another one came and stood there. I stood motionless as we watched each other for about 10 minutes! I couldn't believe it, it was the closest I have ever been to a deer and there were two of them!!!!!! After the second deer ran off I stopped holding my breath and just though for a moment! How beautiful God's creation is! These deer were magnificent, so graceful when they ran, a masterpiece of wonders!
I loved the feeling of just standing still and admiring God's handy work! I think we should all do it more often! After all God made man to have "dominion" over the other creation (Gen.1:28). Part of that should include appreciation, and that appreciation should lead us to Praise the Creator! I am going to make a point to stop and "watch the deer" more often! How about you?
