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Terri Webster Schrandt

Words for Wednesday: Message from a Cardinal

Dad’s Memorial Service was Saturday, May 24. While contemplating the upcoming afternoon service over coffee, a flash of red caught my eye out the huge window of our downstairs “apartment.” It was a female cardinal. I hastily grabbed my phone and successfully captured this image.

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Female Cardinal

Ecstatic to have captured my first EVER cardinal with my lens ( and eyeballs), I wondered if seeing a cardinal was a sign of good luck. Google told me that not only was seeing a cardinal good luck, but they also bring a message from a recently passed loved one.

“The Cardinals are the messengers of God, for those who hope and seek blessings for their ailing souls.” – Victoria McGovern

Thank you, Dad, I love you forever. 🐦

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89 comments

  1. this is such a heart tug – and likely a sign or visit from your dad and oh the joy
    also, this is such a colorful cardinal
    (and did you know that in my book, avian friends, I have a poem about seeing a cardinal on a walk, in the ice cold winter, walking with my lab. I will have to share it sometime

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    • It was a day of family strife (the say of the service) which I won’t go into, Yvette, but the female cardinal appeared at our window. Definitely a message from Dad, sent by God. It shut down the family drama and put everything into proper perspective.

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  3. Sweet message – and from a bird. Such a beautiful picture, too. Have a great week. I hope you are enjoying the wonderful weather that is going on in Portland this week. 🙂

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  9. How special about the female cardinal, Terri, and she showed up at the perfect time. We have male and female cardinals that frequent our feeders, and I always feel they are sending a message. 💗

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  12. How special to have the Cardinal visit you as you pondered your dad’s afternoon memorial service. Yes, the cardinals are symbolic for a person who recently passed away sending a message to you. I had heard that and I believe I have written about it before as it pertained to my mom. I’m glad you got to not only see the Cardinal but also photograph it.

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  30. Great shot Terri! Here is what they say about encountering a female Cardinal………..Encountering a female cardinal is often interpreted as a positive sign, potentially indicating good news, a bright future, or a message from a loved one. Some believe it signifies the arrival of positive energy and a reminder that loved ones in Heaven are near and aware of you. 

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