SPIRITUAL GIFT FROM HEAVEN
In Memory of My Husband
Florissant, Missouri
I lost my husband in 2018. My birthday was just a few days ago and I was feeling a little sad about spending it alone. I was parked at a nearby recreation center and was sitting in my car when a beautiful red cardinal made several attempts for me to notice it. The cardinal flew around the trees and my car, as if to beg for my undivided attention. I was mesmerized by its beauty and continued watching it for several hours!
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RED-WINGED MESSENGERS
In Memory of Facunda and Modesto Borrero
New Port Richey, Florida
One beautiful morning in December of 2019, I awoke to the sound of a bird chirping and little taps on my window. I was going through some changes during this time and wondered if this was a sign. I lifted my blinds and observed a red cardinal flapping its wings and singing happily. At that moment I felt special connection with this fascinating creature.
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CLAUDE’S CHRISTMAS BLESSING
In Memory of Claude “Henry” Withers
Corydon, Indiana
My 90-year-old father, who had been healthy until April 2020 started declining with heart issues. He fought the good fight, trying to get well, having three heart surgeries over the next few months. He still had a bucket list which included another cruise on the Steamboat American Queen. He had come home from the hospital on the Steamboat Southland. Unfortunately, we lost him on December 9, 2020.
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HANDHELD FROM HEAVEN
In Memory of F. C. Minton
Henrico, Virginia
Today on June 5, 2020 I saw a car stop out in the front of my house. I walked over to discover they were saving a red cardinal that was resting in the street. I immediately told them I would take care of it. I reached out and the cardinal hopped right into my hand. It was so calm and even let me brush its feathers while sitting in my hand for nearly 20 minutes.
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CHANNIE’S CARDINAL
In Memory of Channie Langston
Norfolk, Virginia
My grandmother recently fell ill, and I was informed by my family that she would be going into hospice at home very soon. I am in the military and was stressed out, trying to think if it would be possible for me to go on leave and see her before she passed. My dad advised me that I should wait for her funeral, as he believed she would likely pass before I arrived.
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FIVE FEATHERED FRIENDS
In Memory of Carol Napodano
Hawley, Pennsylvania
After my mother died, I was not getting any feelings that she was still with me. I had read that if I asked her to show me something as a sign, she would. I had never seen a red cardinal near my home, so I picked a cardinal.
I was thinking about her while driving and asked her to show me a cardinal so that I would know she was present. Within seconds, a bold red cardinal flew passed my car and almost hit it! I knew in that moment it was her.
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A WARM HEART
In Memory of Don Bogan
Noblesville, Indiana
My stepdad passed away 2 ½ years ago. He had worked in HVAC before retiring so my mom and I learned a few things about it.
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OUR INSPIRATION
By Leesah Marie Noon
In January 2012, Lawrence Alden “Larry” Day passed away suddenly at the age of 48. Larry left behind two adorable children, elderly parents, a brother and many other family members. Larry was a dear friend of mine whom I shared countless gut-belly laughs with since high school. He was a kind and loyal friend, and also admired tremendously by his co-workers and clients of the Microsoft® organization.
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CARDINAL EXPERIENCE: A SPIRITUAL GIFT FROM HEAVEN
by Leesah Marie Noon
A Cardinal Experience is defined as the moment a red cardinal appears unexpectedly after the loss of a loved one. This may occur while you are experiencing a difficult time or even as you are celebrating a special occasion.
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HE SENT THREE
In Memory of Addison Smith
Deltona, Florida
Just hours after my husband’s passing, I was standing at the head of his hospital bed and looking out the window. Suddenly, three male cardinals suspended with their wings flapping for what seemed like five or 10 seconds. Then, they quickly flew frantically from limb to limb.
Due to the timing and location of this beautiful moment, I felt as though it was my husband sending me a message as if to say, “I am alright and free from all my pain and suffering.”
This was such an uplifting experience and I will carry it with me forever.
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A THANKSGIVING BLESSING
In Memory of My Mother
Auburn, Maine
I have been blessed by the comfort from "my" red cardinal quite often and truly believe it is my special angel helping me find the courage and strength to carry on.
I traveled a very difficult journey with my Mom through her illness for eight years. At times they were difficult, but it mostly felt like our gift to one another. We helped each other while I encouraged my Mom throughout her health issues. She was such a character, loved her family very much and was continuously here for us.
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DOUBLE THE LOVE
In Memory of Mary Jane Klaybor
South Bend, Indiana
My Mom passed away on August 12, 2018. The one-year anniversary of her passing is approaching, which has led me to think about the many stories I’ve read on the Caring Cardinals® website where folks have asked their loved ones for a "sign". I know that my mom is always with me, but I also asked her to show me something … anything … so that I would know for sure.
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MY CARING CARDINAL
In Memory of Dan Triezenberg
Orland Park, Illinois
I live in a condominium and always hear the birds chirping and singing, but never see them. My dear friend Kim created a bright and beautiful flower garden on my balcony for comfort while my son Dan was dying from Cancer.
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PHOTO COLLECTION
Provided by Leslie Wilder
Cardinals usually raise two broods of young each year. They mate in March and again from May through July. The female typically lays 2-4 eggs with an incubation period of about 12 days. They build cup-shaped nests in small trees, bushes, shrubs and thick vines that are 3 to 8 feet off the ground. Their nests consist of twigs, bark, grass, moss and other soft materials. Young cardinals will leave the nest after only 11 days and begin to fly within 20 days!
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A WING RING
In Memory of Bettye Marie Dudley
Herndon, Virginia
We were away on vacation recently and thanks to our security system Ring, we received a live video alert whenever a visitor was at our front door.For three straight days during our vacation, we received an early morning alert. We viewed each video and were surprised to see the same visitor each day … a bright red cardinal! More than likely, this has been happening for a much longer period as after returning from our vacation, my husband stopped checking the early morning alert videos.
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BABY BLESSINGS
In Memory of Junior Loughead
Beaver Crossing, Nebraska
My dad passed away on February 7, 2019 and the weekend before his funeral, my mom and I were at home, not feeling up to even going to church. My dad always saw deer while sitting on their back deck. My mom and I went outside to sit, and I silently wondered if my dad would find a way to show us his deer.
He did not. Instead, he sent us at least six male and female cardinals! We sat and watched them for a very long time. My mom said she had never seen that many cardinals together at one time.
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A SPECIAL WAVE
In Memory of Mary Lou Hughes
Branson, Mississippi
Red cardinals have become my favorite animal after losing my mother over a year ago.
On the day of my mother’s memorial, I had been working on what to say and hoping I would do her justice for her kind and generous heart. While backing out of my driveway headed for the memorial, I saw the most beautiful redbird sitting on my fence. I locked eyes with the bird I swear it raised its left wing and waved to me! I broke down in tears. The moment I saw this majestic beauty, I knew instantly it was my mom's spirit. Something just came over me from the bottom of my feet to the top of my heart and I was one hundred percent certain. What made this even more special is at the time it happened I did not know red cardinals are embraced as visitors from Heaven!
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