Helping a Hummingbird

--by hurricane, posted Aug 19, 2007

My daughter and I were removing dead blooms off our lilies a few summers ago when we came across an exhausted and "beat up" young hummingbird.

It was so hot outside that we brought it indoors to cool off. We put some nectar we already had for our feeders into a bright yellow bottle cap and put it near the tiny bird. It was so hungry and it lapped the red liquid up furiously. It drank so fast that the nectar was running down its breast. My daughter made it a "bed" in a tiny box where it rested for about 4 hours. We periodically gave it more nectar during that time frame.

Innocently, my daughter wanted to know why the other hummingbirds were attacking this one. I explained to her that just like us, other animals may pick on weaker ones to ensure that the strong get what they want. However, I added, that if we help those who are weak, that not only do they get strong, but that we get stronger as well. I knew nothing about how to help mend this little creature, but I believe that God gave me this opportunity to teach about kindness to my daughter.

We released the little bird when it started flying towards the window. It stayed in the yard, near where we found it, for 2 days. It allowed us to pet it as if saying, "Thank you." It eventually flew away, but I know this tiny creature survived.

I am thankful for the opportunity to help even the smallest in need.

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Posted by hurricane
Aug 19, 2007
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JuneBug wrote: What an opportunity! How many people come across that?

snowflake66 wrote: Thank you for sharing this story. The opportunity God gave you taught some beautiful and touching life lessons :)

Snowflake66 :)

afriendlysmile wrote: Hi hurricane
What a beautful touching story ,to go to so much trouble to help a little bird.

You both deserve the HEARTS OF GOLD MEDAL.
Really enjoyed reading,thank you so much for sharing and caring.
Love and smiles
afriendlysmile:)

brighteyes wrote: Hurricane:

I posted an earlier story about a friend rescuing a baby "Hummer" (short for hummingbird) in her side yard. We both adore them...they are symbols of joy for us.

What a wonderful experience for you and your daughter....a wonderful kindness lesson she will have in her heart the rest of her life....I am truly jealous!

THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO NURTURE BOTH THE HUMMER & YOUR DAUGHTER AND SHARE THIS UPLIFTING ROAK WITH US!

MEGASmiles from Brighteyes ;)

AURELIA wrote: Yes Hurricane, do a search for the story "Hummer" it was a wonderful story as is yours. You showed your daughter how to show compassion, and have patience and gentleness for even one of God's smallest creatures. I'm so happy to hear that it survived. WOW your daughter is lucky to have you to show her such a heartwarming lesson.~Aurelia

eleutheria wrote: Your daughter will never forget that. Things like that stick with you for life, and it will also strengthen the bond between yourself and your daughter!

~ Eleutheria ~

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