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This Page features our growing collection of real-life Cardinal Experiences with titles that begin with letters S through Z.
Cardinal Experiences
A Cardinal Experience is defined as the moment a red cardinal appears unexpectedly after the loss of a someone special. A cardinal may appear while you are experiencing a difficult time or even as you are celebrating a special occasion.
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SAMMY’S SOUL
In Memory of Samuel Lionel Levitas II
East Northport, New York
I will never forget when my telephone rang in the middle of the night with the news that my ex-husband Sammy had passed. I was unable to fall back asleep. I cried all night and into the following day without pause. Even though I felt this would eventually happen to him, I was completely unprepared for my emotional breakdown that followed.
We were divorced and I was aware of his addictions but could never fathom what it would feel like to lose him. My heart was heaviest the day following the call. I held strong, masking my tears and grief so that I could focus on my daughter while providing comfort and support at the news of losing her father.
During a moment of calm, the most profound thing happened.
I was in the kitchen and leaning over the counter while looking at photographs of Sammy on my cell phone. I had an unusual feeling, as if someone told me to pick up my head, so I did. I looked out the kitchen patio doors and saw this perfect little red cardinal on the deck and peeking into my house. He had walked up to the door and was looking right inside. This was the first time any bird has landed on my deck. I snapped a photo of the cardinal to capture this beautiful moment. I immediately recognized what was happening;
it was Sammy, showing himself, all bright and pretty. I softly said to him, “Be free. I forgive you. Be at peace”.
Addictions weigh heaviest on those who love the addict, but after experiencing this moment, I truly felt that everything was going to be alright. I felt peace and thanked God for that moment, that gift. Sammy’s soul is now at peace, which was something he had previously struggled with so hard to find. That beautiful red cardinal showed up as if to say “Hey, it’s me! It’s going to be alright.” From that moment on, my grief began to fade and was replaced with a true sense of comfort and was on my way to finding peace.
SAVANNAH’S SONG
In Memory of Savannah Lynn Kube and John Halling Anderson
Hudson, Florida and New Port Richey, Florida
This past Sunday I was at a friend’s house for a barbecue. We were all sitting around chit chatting when a red cardinal flew up and landed on a potted plant about 10 feet away and started singing very loudly. In fact, it was so loud that we all stopped talking and turned to look in its direction. The moment we looked at the cardinal, it stopped singing and just stared right back at us. Our eyes locked with the cardinal’s eyes for nearly 20 seconds long! Eventually the others turned back around and continued talking, but for some reason I was unable to look away. I felt a strange sense of calm and well-being. Eventually, I looked away and rejoined the conversation with my friends.
I have never one to look deep into the spiritual meaning of things but did recall people saying that cardinals represent loved ones who have passed. About a week had passed and our moment with the cardinal had occasionally popped back into my head. I was so intrigued when it happened but did not think much beyond that … until today.
Just 10 minutes ago, I went outside and sure enough, another very persistent red cardinal was in one of my trees and singing very loudly. I was observing the cardinal for about 30 seconds before the singing subsided at which time, we locked eyes. I have been on this earth for 30 years now, living 27 years in Florida and three previous years in upstate New York. I have never observed cardinals so close together, nor have I locked eyes with them or heard them sing so beautifully. The feeling I experienced was the most unusual part of all. I felt as though the cardinal wanted to reassure me that all was right with the world and my life.
I have always been skeptical of the spiritual symbolism of red cardinals, but these two sightings felt far too extraordinary for me to not acknowledge. I personally think my beloved daughter Savannah was trying to say hello and to comfort me because she recognized I am very tense due to Covid-19 and the rioting. I feel my daughter’s spirit giving me moments of peace while reassuring me that eventually, everything will be alright.
I also have a 3-year old son and I am particularly worried for him to grow up in this world. After the cardinals visited, my concern lessened and in this very moment, I sense someone is trying to tell me that my son will be alright. I believe the cardinals were sent from Heaven to sing “Savannah’s Song” of comfort and reassurance. I sometimes wonder if she had help from her grandpa (my dad) which is a wonderful and comforting thought to feel that they are still with me.
SEEING THE LIGHT AT NIGHT
In Memory of My Father
Leawood, Kansas
Late in life my father started caring for cardinals in his back yard. He did this for several years after retirement. He would put out special seed and keep water out for them even in the winter months. He even tried to keep the squirrels away from their food by scaring them when they attempted to take the food from those he intended.
Sadly, but after a long life, he passed away in the family home with most of his ten children and their families in his presence. He actually passed away around midnight on one of the coldest nights in January. All of us had a chance to speak to him before he passed away. Soon after my brother contacted the funeral home to advise them of his passing and they soon arrived about 1:00am to take him from the home. My brother asked me if I would bring the funeral home employees in through the back door of the house which was only made evident by a single bulb next to the door to break the darkness of the very cold winter night. The employee paused at first and asked to wait to enter until after he put on his jacket as he saw the family indoors. Moments later as I opened the storm door to enter the house a cardinal came from the darkness of the night and fluttered between our heads and the light, startling both of us, before disappearing into the night.
We entered the house explaining to family members what had just happened. My sisters reminded me of my father and his connection with the cardinals during the last years of his life. When I got home about 3 a.m. and couldn't sleep in my quandary of what I had experienced with the cardinal as my dad was leaving his home. I googled different combinations of the words: death, light cardinals and life and to my surprise found that there was certainly a connection between his passing, our connection and his new life.
I often see a cardinal fly over the hood of my car during times of personal problems or landing close by during situations when I'm alone and a friend or family member will make life a little better. Now, at times, my mother appears with him in his visits as she is also deceased. I believe he also chose me to startle the evening of his passing because of my occasional problems with my faith in the past. It really is a pretty awesome experience to share with others when the situation allows.
SEVEN IN HEAVEN
In Memory of Terresa, Fred, Will, Brendon, Ellie, Payton, and Emma
Crestview, Florida
On July 9, 2011 God called home seven members of my family.
This past July 9th was the 9-year celebration of their call to their forever home. As I sat at the kitchen table, looking out to backyard where bird, chipmunk and squirrel feeders are set up in their separate comfort zones, I began to daydream and think about the moments in time God had giving me with my loved ones.
My daydreaming turned into praying and asking God to give me a sign that my loved ones were still together. When I opened my eyes and looked out the window, just 10 feet away on two bird feeders were SEVEN baby cardinals! Their feathers were ruffled from what may have been their first family outing. I also observed the proud "Puff Daddy" with his chest sticking out as he sat on a fence about 15 feet beyond the bird feeders. The daddy, a gorgeous red cardinal, was watching over his sons and daughters very intently. I was motionless while my heart filled with the warmth of seeing what God had sent to answer my prayers. I was completely captivated by this unbelievable moment and had no plans to venture into another room to retrieve a phone for capturing photographs.
This special gift from God will be forever imprinted in my mind and heart. Thanks be to God and to Leesah Marie Noon who has been instrumental in helping me associate various cardinals with my loved ones. Thank you to Leesah for continuing to bring comfort to me and so many others!
SIGNS FROM HEAVEN
In Memory of Evelyn
Atlanta, Georgia
I have recently experienced so many overwhelming things in my life and literally every single day, I see red cardinals in all areas surrounding my home! I have seen and heard the cardinals so often that I can now identify the sound of their call.
I am completely amazed at my connection with this specific bird. I have suffered the loss of many loved ones along the way but have been unable to determine which one the cardinal may be symbolic of. Perhaps it is my grandma who passed a few years ago. I dream about her constantly and she is included in my prayers and so much more. I believe these cardinal sightings have been signs from Heaven and I sense that this is the message: “I am okay; everything will be fine; keep holding on; remain patient and be strong!”
I hope this reaches someone who needs it, or just reassurance that the spiritual symbolism of red cardinals is very, very real.
SIGNS FROM KELLY
In Memory of Kelly Ann Marie Frost
Colchester, Illinois
On March 26, 2021, my life changed forever after learning that my beautiful daughter Kelly had passed. Shortly after receiving the news about her passing, I was at home and sitting inside the car with my sister-in-law. I was talking about my daughter through tears when suddenly my eyes fell upon a cardinal resting inside my lilac bush. This was the fattest and brightest red cardinal I had ever seen in my life. The cardinal remained there just long enough for me to capture its picture.
The following day, I was standing outside with my cousin and was telling her about what I had experienced the prior day. She pointed to the same lilac bush and resting inside was now a female cardinal!
A couple days went by and I was again outside, resting on the front porch with my husband. I was talking about our daughter and was extremely emotional. He looked over at one of our trees and resting on a nearby branch was a female cardinal.
A few days went by and I was sitting on my back deck while silently asking God to please help me get through this day. I then looked up and saw a beautiful female cardinal in my backyard.
I have lived in my home for three years now and had never seen a cardinal on my property until after my daughter passed. I believe with all my heart that the cardinals were sent from Heaven and are spiritual signs from Kelly!
SPECIAL ANGEL
In Memory of Jerome
Spring, Texas
Earlier today I attended a funeral for someone who was special to me. During services, I felt incredibly sad while reflecting on our friendship. As I looked up toward Heaven, a red cardinal flew by, landed in a tree, and disappeared. This is one of two cardinals that I have seen within the past two months. I believe this was my special angel stopping by to reassure me that he is truly at peace.
SPECIAL BOND
In Memory of Pat
Greenville, Michigan
I have a special bond with some of my patients that I provide at home healthcare for. On Thanksgiving in 2019, a red cardinal landed on my deck and at the same time, my telephone was ringing. The call was the son of my patient named Pat and he wanted to let me know that she had passed about a half hour earlier.
Since that day, the same red cardinal has visited my yard every day since. This cardinal has a black mask but does not appear to have a crest. If the bird seed is running low in the feeder, he flies onto my roof and sings. He has also landed on my mailbox and sits outside my bathroom window.
I have a tattoo in memory of Pat as she was special to me. I believe this beautiful red cardinal is Pat watching over me, which gives me such comfort every time it visits my home.
SPECIAL MOMENTS
In Memory of Lane Gregory Mathis
Ada, Oklahoma, and many other locations
The very first time I was blessed by a Cardinal Experience was two weeks after my son Lane passed. A couple of days prior to the memorial service, I left my apartment to pick up my kids and saw two beautiful red birds, which immediately made me think of my son and his dad. On the day of Lane’s memorial, I saw a redbird in a tree after leaving my apartment.
Not long after, I drove to Georgia to visit a friend and saw a redbird twice while traveling. On Father’s Day, I saw another redbird on five different occasions while driving to and from my parent’s home. I visited my parents again on July 4th and saw another vibrant redbird on my way there, in their backyard, and upon leaving. On another day, I observed a redbird while driving home after giving an ACT test. A few days later I was walking out of my apartment and as I glanced over my left shoulder, a redbird flew towards me, dove toward my face, fluttered its wings, flew around the building toward the back, and then finally landed. I recently went on a floating trip and while driving home was thinking to myself that it was surprising that I did not see a single redbird. At that very moment, two redbirds flew over my vehicle.
Today, I saw a redbird fluttering in a tree and began to think about how my multiple redbird sightings. I consider each of these special moments as spiritual signs that my son is safe in Heaven and with God.
SPECIAL SIGNS
In Memory of Norman Gregor, Jr.
Waterford, Michigan
When my dad was in the process of passing, my brother said to him, “Send us lots of signs, dad.” I didn’t really think about it until a stunning red cardinal landed outside one of our house windows and stared directly inside at my son. We remained quiet and stared back at the cardinal before he flew away. My dad loved my son SO MUCH and they were very close. I believe with all my heart this cardinal was my dad.
We see signs from red cardinals constantly now and I always feel my dad’s presence. The ironic thing is the cardinals fly away before I can capture their photograph, which really makes me laugh because my dad did not enjoy having his photograph taken either.
I miss my dad so much, but these special signs are such a blessing and they continue to carry me through each day.
SPECIAL SMILE
In Memory of Marlene Trudy Scheid
Cincinnati, Ohio
In April of 2012, my Mom was diagnosed with adrenal gland cancer and unfortunately, lost her battle on July 14th that same year. As my Mom’s health was failing, we started to see a red cardinal in her backyard almost every time we looked outside. My Mom was convinced it was her brother, my Uncle Jack, who had passed away eight years prior. She believed it was his spirit visiting to comfort her and to also bring her home. This was the first time I learned about what red cardinals symbolize.
After my Mom passed away, the spiritual symbolism of red cardinals was confirmed many times and I learned it is both magical and real. I believe it wholeheartedly, because I have been blessed by red cardinals daily since my Mom’s passing. No matter where I am, a little red cardinal appears, such as in my yard, at the park, at a ballgame and even flying in front of my car as I drive down the street. I know it is her and just can't help but smile each time and say, "Hi Mom."
In April of 2018, my son and daughter-in-law blessed us with our first grandchild, Hannah Paige. I was at my son's house visiting one day shortly after Hannah was born. We walked across the street to show her to their neighbors. As we stood on their porch, I glanced at my son's yard and then told him to look on his fence. What was there? A red cardinal. I then said, "Grandma came to see Hannah too." Seconds later, the cardinal flew across the street into the neighbor’s yard and landed in a tree not more than ten feet from us. All we could do was smile at each other.
In February of 2019, my daughter and son-in-law gifted us with our second grandchild, this time a boy, Colton Jack. The moment my daughter became pregnant, she saw red cardinals in her back yard daily. Colton was born two months premature and after he was brought home, a red cardinal began to visit daily. The cardinal rested under the awning of their back patio, perched just a few feet from their kitchen window. I told my daughter the red cardinal is her Grandma and she is watching over her and Colton. She feels the very same way.
The presence of this red cardinal has been so comforting and is a gift we hold in our hearts, not our hands. There is no other explanation for why a red cardinal visited us during these special moments. We look forward to more unexpected visits from our little red friend and each time … we will smile.
SPECIAL SWING
In Memory of John Matthews
Saline, Michigan
I just watched a beautiful red cardinal perch himself on the top of my outside swing. This swing is special to me because I used it often with my late husband at our previous home. The cardinal was looking directly at me through the window in my living room. I tried to capture its photograph but was not fast enough. It was incredibly comforting to have the cardinal visit today, which is the 6th anniversary of my husband’s death. I am still crying. What a beautiful sight, yet bittersweet.
SPIRITUAL BEAUTY
In Memory of Teresa Guest
Charleston, South Carolina
My dearest friend, sister, and prayer partner of over 10 years lost her battle with pancreatic cancer in April 2020. She was diagnosed in October 2018, which was the day before my father lost his battle with liver cancer. The doctors gave Teresa just six months to live but she proved them wrong. Even during her battle with cancer, she encouraged and prayed for me while I was grieving the loss of my father. She was always the friend who never let me give up on myself or life. She never let me lose hope, even when my depression was trying to swallow me whole.
I have been missing Teresa so much. The other day I picked up the phone to call her. Although seven months have passed, there is still an innate nature for me to call her daily. She was my bestie since 2008 and we talked almost every single day.
This afternoon Facebook reminded me of a memory from three years ago when we were on a beach and acting silly. Naturally, my heart sank, but a few hours later, I received an unexpected blessing. I opened my back door and my eyes immediately fell upon a beautiful red cardinal that was resting on my back porch! I have been in Charleston since 2013 and have never seen a cardinal until now.
I think that my sister Teresa or my dad knew that I needed some spiritual beauty, especially during the craziness of the current pandemic in 2020.
SPIRITUAL BLESSING
In Memory of Martina Badonie
East Jordan, Michigan
I have a vivid memory of walking outside one day with hopes of receiving a few minutes of solace. I looked toward the trees behind my house because quite often there are birds and squirrels moving around in that area. Watching nature always gives me peace. A bright red flash instantly caught my eye. As I looked closer, I observed a gorgeous red cardinal resting in one of my trees! The cardinal remained there for several minutes while I quietly watched and smiled.
My mother had always been a spiritual person, so I decided to do a little research to find out what red cardinals might represent spiritually. I went on the internet and immediately discovered the Caring Cardinals® website. I then discovered that red cardinals are symbolic of loved ones in Heaven! I immediately began thinking about the memory I had with the beautiful red cardinal and realized it occurred the day after my mom passed from a prolonged illness.
Since discovering the spiritual meaning of cardinals, I have been going outside for quick breaks to try and get a little sunshine. A few days ago, I prayed out loud for my mother to send another cardinal. I felt that if I could see another one, it would reassure me that she is truly resting peacefully. My neighbor has a bird feeder in their yard. Today, I was looking at their bird feeder and noticed a bird with brown and blush-colored feathers. I watched more carefully and soon realized it was a female cardinal. I recently saw a flash of red in one of my trees, so they may eventually have babies! I felt so relieved after receiving this spiritual sign from Heaven. I received more cardinals than I even asked for and have no doubts that my mother is at peace.
Learning the spiritual symbolism of cardinals is incredibly comforting, as I loved my mother very much. Without any doubt, my mother would be elated to know that I will feel at peace from all spiritual blessings, especially hers.
SPIRITUAL FLIGHT PATH
In Memory of Mateo
Pleasantville, New Jersey
It has been 15 years since my brother Mateo died by suicide. It is helpful for me to use the words "died by suicide" as opposed to “committed suicide.” Simply put, it is the invisible disease of mental health challenges which is the actual culprit. Loss from this is termed as "complicated and traumatic grief" which are words I never knew existed.
Since my brother’s death, I have sought answers for what I continued to assume was a physical illness via tests, various diagnoses, and minor surgeries. I had many conversations with doctors and counselors, but due to the nature of my loss, most individuals and professionals are very reluctant to discuss this type of traumatic loss.
I recently began seeing a new doctor who shared his thoughts on suicide loss, not by discussing it but instead by suggesting and referring loosely to the spiritual nature of life via Eastern type medicine. I am well-schooled in utilizing breathing techniques and yoga to help with anxiety and a shattered heart, but I still needed clarity and now feel so much better. Prior to talking with this doctor, I was tired, weary, and felt so lost. I was simply existing and not living.
Last night was chilly when I walked into my backyard garden which is in disarray and desperately needing a winter cleanup. I went outside to refill a cup with fresh breadcrumbs for the birds. The cup always needs to be refilled but has never been completely empty in over 10 years until today! While adding the breadcrumbs, I was thinking to myself how unusual it was for the cup to be empty. About 15 minutes later I peeked through my sheer curtains and was stunned by what I saw! There was a brilliant red cardinal, about 12 inches long, scampering around on the cement. I did not have a camera nearby and just continued watching the bird because I did not want to lose sight of this beautiful creature, nor did I want to scare it away. As I continued watching the cardinal, it flew over to my white fence where it remained perched as if to say, “I have arrived!” I could not help but stare and was completely transfixed by its beauty. I wanted to freeze this experience in my mind forever. Suddenly it became clear to me what my new doctor has been saying. He told me, “The healing strength is within you. Just stop, breathe, be still and watch.” He also said that often what we feel we need is sometimes right in front of us and “when the student is ready, the teacher appears.” I now felt like that student was me. I was ready to listen and learn during my grief, which never actually leaves us. I began working in my backyard garden, atop a cement patio, by adding a variety of wildflowers and flowering shrubs into numerous containers. I created a buffet of mismatched colors and sizes, hoping to attract birds and butterflies. There was little activity until September 2020.
My doctor chose not to prescribe medication for depression as I had already tried so many in the past. Ironically, the last thing he said to me was “Just when you may think the bowl is empty in life (as with the breadcrumbs) nature will surprise you with a gift of beauty and it will remind you of the joy that still remains in life; the gift of you. Begin to recognize and embrace passion, compassion, grace, and love. You need to be open to welcoming them when they arrive.”
I have never been one to seek, search, or believe in spiritual signs or messages until today. This strong, prideful red cardinal arrived to tell me, one on one, that my time to begin to live again has arrived. The cardinal remained so still that it truly captured my heart and blessed my spirit; it gave me the hope to begin to believe in life and in myself.
I believe that today’s visit by my beautiful cardinal was a message “flown from above” by my brother Mateo. As the cardinal flew away, a jumbo jet soared overhead, leaving a plume trail in the sky that looked like the letter “L” which was perhaps for “Love.” As my new cardinal friend flew away, I realized that the jet was also a sign as Mateo was an airline pilot! My cardinal arrived, just as was intended, delivered his message via his presence, celebrated his arrival with the airplane above, and left me feeling as though my spirit and soul were blessed with love. This moment inspired me to begin to take small steps forward when possible and to not judge the size of each step.
“When the student is ready the teacher appears.” I was ready, although did not realize it. Thank you, Mateo and thank you to all those behind the scenes on earth and in Heaven above! Love does conquer all and is a gift that keeps on giving. Today my gift arrived, and I will be forever grateful.
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! This was a spiritual gift from Heaven that I never expected, and it came at the perfect time. It seems I was not alone on my birthday after all.
SPIRITUAL HEROES
In Memory of Roger Leon Parker
Chesapeake, Virginia
One day the weather was so beautiful that I decided to take a telephone call outside near my home. I walked over to a bush that grows up against the house. Suddenly, two beautiful red cardinals began fluttering around nearby. I looked down at the bush and observed an unusual and dark coiled branch that I had never noticed before. I moved a little closer to get a better look at the odd branch which caused both cardinals to aggressively fly toward me. This startled me and I immediately backed up about six feet away.
A few seconds later, the “unusual branch” started to move and then slithered out from the bush! It was a long, thick, black snake! Yes, I freaked. One of the cardinals hopped on the ground in front of the snake, which caused it to move away from me. I ran into my house to get help and upon return, all three of the creatures were gone.
Both cardinals warned me and then protected me from the snake,
so I view them as my spiritual heroes. This moment was the most unusual yet gratifying experience I have ever encountered, and I
will never forget it!
SPIRITUAL PRESENCE
In Memory of My Mom
Hyde Park, New York
My father has been deceased for a very long time, but about a year ago I started talking out loud to him. I was asking him to send a sign just to say hello. Up until that point, I had not received any spiritual signs from him.
The following day, I was looking outside through my kitchen window and saw a red cardinal resting in a bush. Each day thereafter I would see one or two cardinals in the same bush and occasionally in my magnolia tree. This continued every day and each time I would say “Hello, Dad!”
My mom became sick and after a few months she passed away which was just seven months ago. Since her passing, up to 10 cardinals visit my home daily, resting in the same bush and magnolia tree. I often walk over to the kitchen window and if a red cardinal is not already there, it will appear seconds later! I have also witnessed up to 10 male and female cardinals appear instantly, no matter the weather!
I am so incredibly grateful to see these beautiful creatures every day. It is truly amazing to me because I had never seen cardinals all too often before this. They have been visiting me consistently for about a year now. Every day I say hello, ask how they are doing and thank them for their visit. I feel as though the daily cardinal visits are special messages from my parents in Heaven. This is the most beautiful way I could ever imagine feeling the spiritual presence of my parents.
SPIRITUAL SALUTE
In Memory of Jim Patrick
Athens, Georgia
I have been in the Army ROTC Program for the past four years, dreaming of becoming an Army Officer since middle school.
My grandfather, Jim Patrick, is a big piece of the reason why.
He retired from the Army long before I was born, but he shared countless stories of his time in service and collectively, they left a huge imprint on me.
I often imagined how special it would be for my grandfather to
watch me during my commissioning ceremony which was scheduled for May 8, 2020. Sadly, he passed on January 26. As it turns out,
my graduation ceremony was cancelled, and my commissioning ceremony was held online. For these reasons, the day felt far less special than I had often imagined.
Fortunately, my sister came into town to spend some time with me. We drove up to the University of Georgia campus and she captured a few photographs of me walking through the notorious arches as well as few other iconic places. We saw red cardinals literally everywhere we went during the entire day!
We left the campus in the late afternoon and drove home. While entering my neighborhood, we were greeted by yet another red cardinal. Later that evening, my sister and I were talking about the many red cardinals we observed, and she explained their spiritual significance to me. I had no idea!
I now feel so confident that the red cardinals were my grandfather! He would have wanted nothing more than to see me become a Second Lieutenant. I knew he would find a way to attend the ceremony, even though it was not held in its traditional manner.
I felt such incredible peace knowing he was there, as my
grandfather was one of my biggest supporters throughout my
entire college and military experience. I cannot imagine any greater gift than the “Spiritual Salute” I received from my grandfather on such an important day!
SPIRITUAL SEBASTIAN
In Memory of Michael Sarna
Columbia Heights, Minnesota
I have a yard with many trees and was blessed by a Cardinal Experience three years ago in June. A stunning red cardinal started chirping loudly at me, so I chirped back. Every time I go outside, the cardinal chirps at me. I named him Sebastian and his lady friend Beatrice. They share my feeders every day and are just so cute together. The other day he was on my roof looking at me, peeking above the gutter. Today he rested on the deck rail twice. He also loves to sit in my apple tree in the winter and stares at me through the window. In the wintertime when it snows, I often see a flock of red cardinals.
The red cardinal surely enjoys my company and I enjoy his. Spiritual Sebastian is such a beautiful reminder that my beloved brother is always nearby.
SPIRITUAL STARE DOWN
In Memory of Richard McNair
Brandon, Florida
I have lost my grandpa, father-in-law, and my daddy all within a period of only two years. I have two bird feeders that I watch every day and it is the highlight of my days. Many birds come but it is mostly cardinals. I enjoy the cardinals so much as they often just sit on the birdfeeder and look in my window at me as if we are having a spiritual stare down. I love it! I have captured countless photographs of the cardinals that visit. I even captured the beautiful moment that a male cardinal was feeding a female cardinal, which resembled a sweet kiss.
All birds are beautiful, but seeing the cardinals is a constant reminder that my family is checking on me and will always be with me.
SPIRITUAL STRENGTH
In Memory of Agnes Elder
Deltona, Florida
I was the full-time caregiver for my late husband for nearly four years. As time went on, it became increasingly demanding and stressful. About halfway through this time period, I was becoming physically and emotionally drained. I often found myself thinking about my late mother who was the most selfless, caring and strongest person I have ever known. I told her repeatedly that I could never be like her.
One day while stepping outside for fresh air, I heard the wings of several birds flapping and watched them fly away from my yard. At the same time, a stunning red cardinal flew toward me and landed on our water fountain. The cardinal just stood there motionless while staring at me, even as I took a few steps in its direction. I felt such an overwhelming sense of inner strength and peace. I know in my heart this was a message from my mom. She wanted to reassure me that I was in fact capable of providing the daily care my husband needed.
This incredible moment gave me the spiritual strength I needed to continue providing daily care for my husband. I remained his full-time caregiver for another two years. While cardinals do not visit my yard daily, they do seem to appear when I need them most!
SPIRITUAL SWING
In Memory of Leo Hobbs
Gassville, Arkansas
I was standing on my front porch just looking out at a distance when something caught my eye. My head turned to the side and I observed a gorgeous red cardinal sitting on my bird feeder which is a white swing. The cardinal remained there while I stood on the front porch. I believe it was a spiritual message from my Papa, letting me to know that he is still alright and at peace.
Every day that has since followed I have been praying that life for everyone will become better … We all just need to have loyalty and respect!
STEERING MY PEACE
In Memory of Joseph Andrew Nemits
Sebastian, Florida
It has been almost three years now since my son Joseph passed. He sends spiritual signs to me almost daily and I feel incredibly grateful for all of them!
I was recently blessed by a Cardinal Experience during one of my many difficult days at work. After making a delivery, I walked back to my truck and discovered a beautiful red cardinal that was sitting on my steering wheel. As I moved closer, it did not even attempt to fly away. The gentleman who walked out with me after the delivery also saw the cardinal and asked me if I knew what the cardinal represented. We were both is complete awe at the cardinal’s beauty.
Always in my heart … My son Joseph … Forever 19.
SUMMER OF 2016
In Memory of Michael Joseph Stobaugh
Ball Ground, Georgia
My beloved son Michael passed suddenly on March 25, 2012 from a brain aneurism. Soon afterwards while visiting my sister in Arkansas we were driving slowing down a dirt road when a flush of redbirds flew in front of our truck. I told my sister and brother-in-law that it was a spiritual sign from Michael. This was just the beginning of my Cardinal Experiences which occurred during several difficult years.
During one morning in the summer of 2016 and on Michael's birthday, I spoke out loud and asked my son to send me a spiritual sign. Later that day, a glorious redbird landed on our patio umbrella. I stood quietly and watched the cardinal through our kitchen window. This beautiful bird was looking at its reflection in the window and trying to fight himself. I was so delighted to watch the cardinal as I knew it was a spiritual sign from my Angel Michael Joseph.
Throughout the rest of that same day, whichever room my husband and I walked into, the cardinal would follow and appear at a window. We also observed him attempting to fight himself while looking at one of the rear-view mirrors on my car. He was incredibly feisty the entire day!
The summer of 2016 will always be remembered for the magnificent red cardinal appearing on my son’s birthday. I will forever cherish every photograph that I captured during my Cardinal Experience that lasted all day long!
SUPERMARKET FLOWERS
In Memory of Donna Booth
Shady Shores, Texas
First allow me to begin by saying that my mom’s favorite color was red. She loved red!
My mom lived in a town home and one night, my mom’s neighbor Betty left her car running all night, killing them both of carbon monoxide poisoning. My mom was only 74 years old, and I was obviously devastated.
My mom missed both of her granddaughter’s weddings and will also miss the birth of her great grandson in September. This has been extremely hard on me! She was such a loving mom and I miss her dearly.
This morning I left on my morning run while listening to my music. I stopped for a moment and recall saying out loud, “Mom, I miss you!” Just as I said those words, a red cardinal flew right by my face! I felt so strongly that it was her and began to cry. Through tears, I said, “Mom, I know that is you and I am sure you are trying to tell me that you saw the girl’s weddings! I know you were there, and I know you will always be with me!” At that very moment, my running music, which is always set to Classic Rock or 80’s Workouts, went to a song called Supermarket Flowers. That song always makes me think about her. I began crying so hard that I could not continue running. They were such tears of joy. I felt my mother’s presence and I felt peace.
SURROUNDED WITH LOVE
In Memory of My Beloved Brother
Roxbury, Massachusetts
I am currently in a deep cycle of transition while shedding old energy.
Today at least 10 red cardinals came to visit me, and I felt so incredibly blessed. May people believe that when you see a cardinal, an angel is near. Today, the cardinals surrounded me with love.
My brother recently passed, and I believe that he was responsible for this beautiful magic.
SWEET CARDINAL O’ MINE
In Memory of Nancy Lloyd
Richmond, Virginia
The most amazing experience happened to me today while I was in the garage working on a few projects. I was listening to "Sweet Child ‘O Mine” by Guns N Roses on the radio and was singing while reminiscing about my late grandmother. Suddenly, a beautiful red cardinal flew into the garage! This cardinal literally flew over my head and it was so close that it touched my hair! I looked up in shock as the cardinal spread its wings, chirped loud and looked directly into my eyes. The cardinal proceeded to fly in circles around me twice before flying back outside. I have never felt such intense joy and positive energy before!
This incredible moment with the cardinal has made me feel much more confident about my ability to maneuver through the difficult times I am facing. I know deep within my heart that this was a spiritual sign from my grandmother who wanted to let me know that she will always be with me and watching over me. I really enjoyed my special visit from my loved one and the beautiful cardinal.
SWEET OLD GALS
In Memory of Anna Mae Craft and Gloria Jean Russell
Dayton, Ohio
On Christmas Eve 2020, my husband and I were in our living room having a deep conversation about our dearly departed (his mother and my grandmother) who are both so deeply missed. We were wondering "where" they are, if they are alone, what happens after we die, and a few other thoughts. We started to share stories of Christmases past and we both started crying. Suddenly, something caught my eye through one of our windows. I looked outside an observed a magnificent redbird land on a tree that was directly in front of my line of vision. I said to my husband, "Look at the redbird outside in this cold weather!” My husband looked outside and while I was looking at him for a reaction, he said, "There are two!" I looked outside again and sure enough, another redbird had landed right next to the first one! We both smiled while watching them for about 15 seconds before they both flew away.
We believe this was divine intervention and a sign from our sweet old gals who want us to be at peace knowing they are in fact alright!
TALK TO ME
In Memory of Francisco Medina
Houston, Texas
My father passed from COVID-19 complications in January 2021. His death was sudden and a shock to me and my family. I am having a difficult time with his death as the thought of living the rest of my life without him seems like an eternity. I believe my father is with me in spirit and today I had a beautiful sign that proves it is so.
I have been going to therapy for personal reasons prior to my father’s passing. I was just beginning to feel like myself again and started to add longer periods between appointments. After my father passed, I contacted my therapist to schedule an appointment to obtain help processing my loss and dealing with my grief.
During the appointment, I spoke with my therapist about my father and my difficulty with accepting that he is gone. A moment later, my therapist told me that while I was expressing these things to her, she saw a bright red cardinal on a tree outside her window. She said that it was the first time she had never seen a cardinal through that window! My therapist then said to me how special it was to see this spiritual bird at the very moment I was talking about my father.
Dad, thank you for speaking to me today. I love you and miss you so much. I hope you will talk to me again very soon!
TANNER’S TAPS
In Memory of Tanner Chason Hendry
Seminole, Florida
In 1999, I lost my son Tanner to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome when he was just 3 1/2 months old.
Tanner was the first grandchild for my mom, and she took his death almost as hard as I did. At the time, I lived in Alachua and she lived in Seminole. After the funeral and a period of grieving time, life began to move on.
One day my mom was in her guest room sewing when a bold red cardinal flew up to the window seal and began to tap on the window with its beak. It then flew away but returned a few minutes later. The cardinal returned and continued to tap on the window almost every day for nearly two weeks. A few days in, my mom went to the window and tried to communicate with the bird. She found it very unusual as this had never occurred at her home until after Tanner’s death.
My mom called me at home on a Monday and told me about her experiences with the cardinal. She was 100% convinced that it was the spirit of Tanner coming to tell her that he is safe, and everything will be alright. My mother’s spiritual belief is why we think of sweet Tanner whenever we see a red cardinal. Incidentally, my little Tanner was a redheaded baby boy.
Sadly, my mother recently passed, so now the meaning of cardinals is twice as special to me. I believe red cardinals are one of God’s most magnificent creatures because He chose them as spiritual messengers to help us stay strong after the loss of family and friends that we love.
TAPPING FROM HEAVEN
In Memory of Charlotte Seiger
Suwanee, Georgia
In 2017, I was a happy and young individual and was looking forward to my graduation. One day I learned that my grandmother had fallen ill with a very destructive form of cancer. My grandmother was one of the strongest women I have ever known, and she displayed that by fighting the cancer throughout each day and night. She fought tooth and nail to be able to see me one more time just to say goodbye. Although I had an opportunity to see her before she passed, I was never able to say goodbye. I had to watch a video of her where she had lost her memory and thought it was my birthday. My grandmother died just two days after Christmas in 2017.
Losing my grandmother was one of the most devastating things I have ever experienced. I have a difficult time dealing with death
and up until her funeral, felt as though I were in shock. During the funeral, I broke down in tears, especially when the person reading the eulogy stated how close my grandmother was to Jesus Christ. She devoted her life to God and her Savior Jesus, faithfully attending church every Sunday. In her last words, she wanted to
be remembered for her strong faith and was a true inspiration everyone around her.
It is now May 2020 and I am currently homeless. Despite my circumstances, I am fine, but continue to pray daily that good things will come. I was asleep in my car last night, while parked near several trees. There are covers in each of my windows with little space to see inside. I awoke to a “tapping” sound on my window and thought it was acorns falling on my car. The sound became erratic, so I moved a window cover and found myself staring eye to eye with a beautiful red cardinal that was perched on top of my side mirror.
It had been tapping on my window to get my attention! I was still disoriented from being woken up and sadly, scared it away before falling back asleep. A few hours later, the tapping sound returned.
I peeked outside and it was the same red cardinal standing on my mirror. I was exhausted and so cloudy-minded that I scared it away again and went back to sleep.
A few days have passed, and I just learned about the spiritual significance of red cardinals which has left me regretting that I scared it away. This little red cardinal has brought back so much love and happiness into my life and has completely changed my attitude and outlook. I truly look forward to hearing the tapping from Heaven! Until then, stay safe and be kind!
TEARS OF JOY
In Memory of Pete and Alma Flowers
Asheboro, North Carolina
For many years, I have fed wild birds, particularly during harsh weather and enjoy watching them at the feeders. For a while now, I have not consistently filled the feeders. Even so, I still noticed that cardinals would appear, even when the feeders were empty.
Due to the recent icy weather here in North Carolina, I am back to filling the birdfeeders often. I have not seen any cardinals yet, but figure it is because there was not always birdseed available.
Yesterday, I was in an outbuilding, and found a few photographs of my father and mother who passed away in 2004 and 2012, respectively.
I miss them dearly, particularly since I live basically as a loner. To say the least, I became teary eyed when I found the photographs. While looking at them, I heard a familiar sound and looked out into the trees. Resting on a treetop was a beautiful red cardinal singing its heart out! Tears began to flow again!
I don't know what kind of sign this could be, but it meant so much to me. My cardinals (I also later heard the female) have returned and it was such an incredible feeling that this happened at the same time I was thinking about my parents. Maybe this was a spiritual sign from them! I will never forget this heartwarming Cardinal Experience!
TESTIMONY OF FAITH
In Memory of Maxine I. Lothlen
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Last August I lost my mother and have been praying to connect with the red cardinals that frequently fly over my backyard.
On Mother’s Day this year I was filled with sorrow and was struggling with the loss of my mother. While outside, I observed a pair of cardinals in my backyard that were flying from limb to limb. I was finally able to capture a photograph of the male cardinal with its vibrant red wings fully extended while in flight and it was stunning! In one of the photographs I captured a stream of light cascading down beside the cardinal which made the photograph look spiritual.
I immediately called a friend of mine and sent them the photo. We both agreed the cardinal was my mother sending her love and protection from Heaven.
The very next day, I walked out in the backyard to get a closer look, hoping the cardinal would visit me again. Much to my amazement, the male cardinal flew out of a tree and perched itself on a telephone wire above where I was standing and looking up at him. It then began to sing for me and was hopping back and forth from the telephone line to a nearby tree limb. The cardinal remained perched for quite some time and several minutes. This was so comforting as the previous day was the first Mother’s Day I have experienced without my mom. I have never heard a cardinal sing, nor have I observed a cardinal remain perched for a long period of time, so today was truly special.
I thanked God for my Cardinal Experience and prayed right there that everything will be alright. Each time I begin to feel sad about my mother’s passing, I will think about this red cardinal and its testimony of faith.
TEXAS BLESSING
In Memory of Patty Horton
Houston, Texas
My beautiful, kind, and loving mother, Patty Horton, passed on March 23, 2020.
My mother’s birthday is December 6th and I saw a beautiful red cardinal just two days prior in 2020. I heard a loud, constant chirping while still in bed. I never typically pay attention to the birds, but this chirping was extremely loud and made me curious. I immediately got out of bed to look outside into my atrium and was speechless. I could not believe my eyes. There resting on a tree was the most vibrant red cardinal I have ever seen! I quickly grabbed my cellphone and captured several photographs.
Today is December 6, 2020 and my mom's birthday. For some reason I began thinking about the red cardinal. I wondered if the cardinal would ever return, which led me to Google the question, “Where have cardinals been spotted in Houston, Texas?” I immediately discovered the spiritual symbolism of red cardinals and was completely shocked! Naturally, my beloved mom immediately came to my mind. I truly feel as though my mom came down from Heaven to say, "Hello, I love and miss you, and hang in there, kiddo!"
I am filled with wonder and truly hope the cardinal will return! This was such a BEAUTIFUL experience, followed by a special gift to discover its meaning on my mother’s actual birthday!
Thank you, God for letting my mom come down to visit me!
THE BEST NEST
In Memory of John Beckman and Al Beckman
Denison, Texas
Next month will be a year since my baby brother passed at the young age of 39. A few weeks ago, we noticed a bird’s nest was built in a “Christmas Cactus” which hangs outside our front window. After taking a closer look, we discovered it belongs to a cardinal pair and there are two cardinal nestlings inside. The irony is that my brother is the father of two young boys. Without a doubt, this is the best nest!
THE CAMPING CARDINAL
In Memory of Julie
Orlando, Florida
Shortly after the loss of my beautiful daughter, I went camping with my family which included my granddaughters who had just lost their mother. We were incredibly blessed every day while at the campground, as a bold red cardinal would visit our campsite. Each day the cardinal would rest on the branch of a tree near whatever area we chose to gather and sit.
This “Camping Cardinal” provided such a special feeling inside all of us. We will hold onto this memory as a reminder that Julie will always be with us.
THE CARDINAL COTTAGE
In Memory of My Daughter
Tallapoosa, Georgia
My daughter passed away in March of 2016. There was no comfort for me until one day I was sitting by my window and a little red bird appeared. He was so beautiful, and I always considered male northern cardinals as strikingly beautiful, but never more so than the day he first appeared right outside my window. Cardinals appear in my yard every day now, and naturally they are always welcome! I named my house The Cardinal Cottage after this little red bird that brings me so much comfort. I truly believe he is a messenger from Heaven!
THE CARDINAL LIVES ON
In Memory of Diane Burti
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
My sister died suddenly when she was 68 years old. At the time of her death, our mother was 98 years old. While staring outside my kitchen window, a bright red cardinal appeared on an electric line.
I was directly at the cardinal and began speaking to it. I told this beautiful redbird that my mom lives 12 miles away and how on earth would I find the strength to tell her that my sister, her daughter, had just died.
I drove to my mother’s home and sat down. Just as I began to talk, she stopped me and said, “Carol, wait a minute! What is that red figure on the lamp post looking in at us?”
Yes! It was a bright red cardinal … and so, the cardinal lives on!
THE COLOR RED
In Memory of Marie Miller
Medford, Maine
My mom passed about 15 years ago. She absolutely loved red and even dyed her hair red. There is a vibrant red cardinal that lives in a tree located near one of my house windows. Whenever I look outside, the cardinal is looking through the window and directly at me. This always fills my little red heart with an overwhelming sense of peace, as I think of my mother and feel the presence of her beautiful spirit.
THE GIFT OF INNER PEACE
In Memory of My Parents
Scranton, Pennsylvania
My Mom passed away Good Friday, April 3, 2015. She was 93 years old and in wonderful health up until just two days before she passed. My Dad died many years ago at the age of 61 from cancer. Throughout the years I had conversations with my Mom every single day. She lived very close to us, so my sons would visit her almost daily. My Mom’s grandchildren loved her tremendously and she truly adored them all.
The day following my Mom’s death, I was staring out my kitchen window watching several birds land upon my feeder. Thoughts of everything I could remember about my Mom were swirling through my head. My heart was broken; I felt completely lost and was thinking “How on earth could I go on without her in my life?” Suddenly, two cardinals appeared at the feeder … a male and female. I had never seen this cardinal pair near my home and now they visit me every day! Without a doubt, I know my Mom and Dad are watching over us. These cardinals give me such genuine peace whenever I see them.
Cardinals are a true blessing for anyone who has experienced the loss of someone special. Every Christmas since my Mom passed, I give each of my guests a cardinal ornament to take home and place on their Christmas tree to remember their loved ones who are no longer with us. It feels good to give the gift of inner peace.
THE HEAVENS OPENED
In Memory of Charles Andrew Gallant
Augusta, Maine
My father and I often talked about red cardinals coming to visit, and who we thought they may be, such as his father or mother. In April of 2020, we were having a conversation outside his home due to Covid-19 and observed two stunning red cardinals. Both of my father’s brothers had passed years before. He looked at the cardinals then said to me, “I have never seen two red cardinals together…It must be Bob and Punk."
Just one week later my father passed suddenly and unexpectedly from a heart attack. As I think back to our last conversation, I believe his brothers came together to initiate the conversation my father and I had about cardinals, about loss, to let us know that they were alright, and to let my father know that they were waiting for him.
Due to the global pandemic, we had to postpone my father’s funeral for two months. On June 29 we were finally able to hold his mass and buried our dad. We have had sunny and unusually warm weather for the past several weeks, but the day we honored my father, the heavens opened, and it poured.
Upon returning home after the burial, I stepped out back to let out our golden retrievers. It was quiet outside despite the heavy rain, and I was able to hear the birds singing in the field behind our home. After a few minutes I began to see a variety of birds appear. Each time, I saw a bird, I hoped it would be a red cardinal. I desperately wanted a sign from my dad that would let me know he was at peace.
A few minutes later, a beautiful red cardinal flew low and right past our porch, then landing on a large tree in the field. Although it was pouring rain outside, I wanted to get closer to confirm that it was in fact a cardinal. I went outside and walked to the field with my tears flowing freely, just like the rain. I stood at the back edge of our yard while squinting at the large tree. I was unable to see the bird through the rain and branches of the tree but continued to stand there and wait in the rain.
Several minutes went by and I said out loud through tears, "Dad, I cannot see you!" At that very moment, the bird flew to a branch closest to my face, which was less than 10 feet away. I dropped my head into my hands, began sobbing, and when I looked up, the cardinal was gone.
I know without hesitation that the cardinal was my dad. He heard me and knew that I needed to see him. He knew I would understand the sign. My children will know that these spectacular birds carry the spirits of our loved ones. It gives me peace in such a devastating time that we will always have an opportunity to "see" him again.
THE MOST HEAVENLY PLACE ON EARTH
In Memory of Lorraine Sullivan Derstroff
Orlando, Florida
My beautiful, kind, loving sister passed March 19, 2010. On the anniversary of her passing in 2012, we went to Disney Orlando. While eating lunch, a beautiful red cardinal appeared. It remained nearby for a long time, which made us feel as though Disney was actually “The Most Heavenly Place on Earth.”
I felt her presence then and continue to be blessed with visits from a red cardinal whenever I need her.
THE PERFECT MOMENT
In Memory of James Weldon Jr.
Wylie, Texas
In the afternoon of May 7, 2020, we received a telephone call that my dad had just passed. As my family gathered outside, I was overcome with fear and grief. Immense sadness consumed my heart and poured out of my eyes. My mother and daughter were both trying to comfort me. For some reason, I turned around at the perfect moment, as a bright red cardinal flew directly into our yard. I have lived at this home for three years and have very rarely seen a cardinal. I looked at my mother and daughter and said, “Look! A red cardinal! He’s looking at us as if he knows who we are.” While quietly observing the cardinal, it was looking right at us as if to say, “Everything will be alright.” My mom then said, “You know the meaning of red cardinals, right?” I did not, so she explained their spiritual significance and I immediately felt a sense of peace.
I believe the beautiful red cardinal was sent by my dad to let me know he is alright. This spiritual moment truly brought a sense of peace to my life, which I never thought I would have. I miss my dad dearly but knowing he has already checked up on me is comforting in a special way that I cannot even explain!
THE RIGHT CHOICE
In Memory of Delores L. Johnson
Golden Valley, Minnesota
Last September my dear sister Delores died unexpectedly. She lived in a beautiful home which backed up to a Preserve with deer and wild turkeys. Delores had birds that would often rest on the treetops. We would sit outside frequently and not once did the birds ever grace us with a closer visit.
About two months after Delores died, we were meeting with a carpet person to pick out replacement carpet for her lower great room.
We had several pieces laid out around the room and we were having a hard time deciding on the color. My other sister and I finally agreed on a color that went well with the new paint. As we gathered up the samples, I glanced outside and saw a beautiful red cardinal. I pointed it out to my sister and while looking out the window, we saw cardinals everywhere! It was as if our sister was telling us that she approved of the new carpet color, and she brought the rest of our beloved family along to show support.
My sister and I both said the same thing at the same time: “It must be Delores telling us that we made the right choice!”
This brought tears to our eyes, yet such comfort to our hearts.
THIRD TIME’S A CHARM
In Memory of Thomas Schreiber
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
The weather was beautiful today, so I decided to go for a walk outside. Within a few minutes, a vibrant red cardinal flew right in front of me! In that very moment, I silently asked my late father to send me a spiritual sign.
I continued walking and noticed something on the side of the road while walking down a large hill. I got much closer and realized it was a red cardinal. I stopped to evaluate the cardinal’s condition. This sweet little redbird was motionless, but it was still breathing and blinking. I started to softly talk to the cardinal and its head turned sharply in my direction. I thought it might be dying, which really upset me, so I started to walk away and called my mom.
I walked back up the hill and observed the cardinal for a second time, which was sitting in the same spot on the side of the road. I then turned around to walk back down the hill. For the third time, I observed this beautiful cardinal which was still immobile. I stopped and again leaned in closer to assess its condition. The cardinal looked right into my eyes and immediately flew into a nearby tree!
I smiled and thought to myself, “Third time’s a charm!”
While walking on, my heart smiled, realizing that my father had just given me the sign I had asked for. It was so beautiful! I know that he is here with me.
THREE ANGELS
In Memory of MaryAnn and Paul Keeler
Electra, Texas
My daddy was hospitalized with Alzheimer’s and was not doing well. At the time, my daughter had been staying with him to help.
One day my daughter said the wind must have blown open the back door because a vibrant redbird flew inside! The bird first flew straight back to my daddy’s bedroom, then found its way into the kitchen, and ended up perching itself on a metal rod located above the washer and dryer inside the laundry room. My daughter watched quietly in amazement before the redbird managed to fly outside through a small space where the back door was still open.
Daddy finally came home and was with us for another year. Toward the end, he remained home on Hospice, and we would take turns spending time with him in his room. One day after visiting, I went out the back door and saw three redbirds perched on his fence. My immediate thought was that they were there to help my daddy. I went back inside and learned that he had just passed.
I know that my daddy had three Angels helping him during his journey to Heaven, and it comforts me to know he was not alone. My beloved mother had passed before my father, so it warms my heart to know they are together once again.
THROWING KISSES
In Memory of Susie and Mack Murrah
Ellenwood, Georgia
Just yesterday, I was helping a woman with something that apparently no one else would help her with. I have helped her with things in the past and each time, she tells me that I am her angel. This time, she asked me if I knew the spiritual meaning of redbirds. I responded and said, “No, but whenever I always throw kisses to them whenever they are near.” She then told me that I was blowing kisses to my beloved ancestors. She went on to explain what redbirds symbolize and said that whenever I see them in the future, I will have a different feeling.
I opened my blinds this morning and observed a stunning redbird on the back porch! It started to fly around and then began pecking on the doorknob. I left to get my cell phone with hopes of capturing a video of the bird, but when I returned, it was gone. I told my husband “Guess what – I just saw a redbird!” He gave me an odd look as if to say, “It’s just a bird.” I immediately started to cry and said, “You just don’t understand.”
I look forward to seeing the glorious redbird again and will always be ready to throw more kisses. Always.
TOGETHER AGAIN
In Memory of Vernon and Alyce Peterson
Brandon, Florida
This story is in memory of my grandparents who I love and miss dearly. My grandfather passed from cancer and about a year later my grandmother (his wife) passed. They had been together since young teenagers.
I have always heard that when a cardinal appears it is symbolic of a loved one from Heaven. Ever since my grandparents passed, a male and female cardinal pair visit my backyard. I have never noticed them visiting as much as now, and always say hello to them.
It gives me such peace and comfort to know that my grandparents are together again and no longer hurting.
TOGETHR FOREVER
In Memory of Sheila Jones
Houston, Texas
Sheila was my wife of ten years and transitioned in our home and in my arms on November 21, 2020. Sheila and I have always been very spiritual. She told me that she would often see a red cardinal outside during her extreme grieving periods after she had lost her mom. Whenever she saw a red cardinal outside, she would call out to me and say, "That is my mom telling me that she is alright.”
Shortly after Sheila’s passing, I was sitting inside one afternoon, and was at an extremely low point with despair. I looked out through a window and in that very moment, a beautiful cardinal landed on a tree limb! The beautiful bird remained on the tree for several minutes before flying away. A minute later, the cardinal returned and landed back on the same tree limb as if to make sure I saw it! This was not a bright red male cardinal; it was a female cardinal which I had never seen before. I did not know the difference until I did a little research. I knew at that very moment, I knew that Sheila wanted to express a few important things to me: She loves me, she is alright now, and she will always be walking with me until we are together again, which next time will be until infinity!
I still have extremely difficult moments and days which will likely continue forever. Despite my grief, I am so thankful that Sheila and I always told each other and showed each other how deep in love we were every day. The day prior to Sheila transitioning, she sent a silly text to me where she expressed how much she loves me and how happy I made her.
I love Sheila for sending the cardinal to me and that she made sure it was a female cardinal so that I would know it was her!
Fly on my love, until we meet again, when we will be together forever!
TOM’S TIMING
In Memory of Thomas Sparacino
Asheville, North Carolina
My husband and I were practically babies when we got married, just 18 and 20 years old. We always leaned on each other when it came to making the important decisions throughout our 40 years together.
Tom passed quite suddenly from pancreatic cancer, and I found myself alone for the first time in my life. Today I was sitting outside an office of one those very places where I needed to make an important decision. I bowed my head and asked God to guide me and help me. I needed to know if I was doing the right thing. When I opened my eyes, a beautiful red cardinal appeared and sat in front of me on my car window for a few seconds before flying around my car and then out of sight. Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably. I immediately felt as though this was my answer. I believe that my precious husband was happy with the decision I was about to make.
It has been almost four years since my Tom passed and I still receive many wonderful visits from red cardinals when I need reassurance and comfort the most. I believe with all my heart that they are Gods little red messengers, and today, Tom’s timing could not have been better!
TRIO OF BLESSINGS
In Memory of Shane Mouzon and Milton McClam
Rock Hill, South Carolina
On October 7, 2020, an old friend contacted me to share the sad news that her husband had died a few weeks earlier. I was shocked and angry because no one called to let me know. Had I known, not even the coronavirus would have stopped me from being there to honor his memory. My reason is because after my son died a few years ago, my friend was the only person who stood by me. She allowed us stay at their home. She fed us and loved us throughout the ordeal of me going back to a town I despised. She provided ongoing strength and support while I endured my son’s burial. None of my other “friends” did anything.
Quite often throughout my life, the “Number 3” has been quite significant for me. After hearing the news about my friend’s husband passing, I was trying to absorb it. I walked past the glass door to the deck and caught a glimpse of a movement. I went back and looked through the glass door and observed three male cardinals hopping around our deck. Our American Bulldog was standing beside me motionless and was staring at the cardinals which was very unusual for her.
I have seen cardinals in my yard for 20 years, but this was the very first time I even saw them on my deck. One cardinal hopped up on the deck railing, turned, looked down at the other two and flew away. I did not recognize this as a spiritual sign until later.
I remembered a similar sign that occurred several years ago at another house. A group of mourning doves were on the patio and it was the first time I had seen them in the four years of living there. One of the doves hopped up on a box, looked down at the others and flew off. It was so unusual that I wrote down the date and time, later discovering that this occurred within 15 minutes of my boss dying.
I felt in my heart that the beautiful red cardinal was my friend’s husband saying goodbye to me. For those of us who believe in spiritual signs and recognize them when they come, we are so truly blessed.
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
In Memory of Chris Sirois
Sidney, Maine
On May 19th. my youngest son Christopher passed due to unknown circumstances. The second day following his death, I was sitting at the kitchen table and looking outside at my front yard through a large bay window. I was talking with my middle son, Chip, when suddenly, a gorgeous red cardinal appeared on my front lawn less than 10 feet away. I instantly interrupted our conversation to tell my son about the cardinal. It was then that he told me the spiritual meaning of cardinals, specifically when they appear after a death. Initially, I found this very difficult to believe but after learning more,
I was convinced. I do not have to believe … I want to believe …
and I do.
It occurred to me that I never used the words “I love you” often enough, although I always had unconditional love for my son. I will say it now and often … I love you, Chris!
UNIQUE AND SPECIAL
In Memory of Ramon C. Rosario
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
On February 13, 2021, it will be two months since my dad’s sudden and unexpected passing. This has been a challenging time for my entire family. I consider myself to have faith and to be very spiritual, however these are things I continue to work on daily. My dad was such an integral part of our lives. He was an wonderful father, husband, brother, and incredible grandfather! My dad had an amazing soul.
February 1st was my dad’s birthday. I miss him like crazy, so on that day I asked for a spiritual sign so that I would know he was with me.
I prayed for the sign to be unique and special.
This morning I looked out the screen door from my balcony and saw a beautiful red cardinal resting in a tree! It is now late in the afternoon and a few minutes ago I heard a bird chirping outside, looked out my screen door, and once again saw the red cardinal in the same tree and position as earlier this morning.
Without a doubt, I know this is my dad is watching over me and my family!
VACATION BLESSING
In Memory of Virgil and Valada Arnett
Destin, Florida
Several of my family members and I went on a much-needed vacation to Florida in 2016. The sky was bright blue, and the sun
was shining down upon us. My sister, nieces and I were swimming together in the pool at our condominium. My sister and I both noticed something on one of the poolside tables. We moved a little closer and discovered a pair of cardinals standing on the table! One was a cherry red and the other was reddish-brown. My sister and I looked at each other and smiled. We felt in our hearts that it was our late grandparents. They wanted us to know that they will always be with us.
We may forget certain things about this trip, but we will always remember our unexpected vacation blessing while enjoying a beautiful day at the pool!
VALUED VISITS
In Memory of David Chancellor
Coalgate, Oklahoma
I lost my brother David on October 19, 2019 and ever since, beautiful red cardinals have visited me many times. I have another brother who has recently gone missing and I am praying for his safety.
I just saw another red cardinal in my backyard and truly value each visit as it reminds me of my brother David and gives me such a strong sense of peace.
VISITS FROM HEAVEN
In Memory of Tami Marie Bullard
Little Elm, Texas
I lost my beautiful daughter Tami almost two years ago and everyday has been a constant struggle to get through until recently.
During the past couple of weeks, I have been visited by a vibrant red cardinal. I work in a Model home for new home sales. My office is located just two miles from where I live. One day I was at the other end of the model home and heard a tapping on one of the windows. Initially I ignored the noise, but heard it several more times and went to investigate it. I walked toward a window and observed a beautiful red cardinal on the window ledge. As I walked closer to the window, it flew away and landed in a nearby tree. I went back to my work and the cardinal continued to fly back and forth from the tree to various window ledges, each time tapping on the window. This continued for throughout the entire day!
My heart melted as I thought about my beloved daughter Tami. I told my boss about what I had experienced and was surprised to hear that she never saw the cardinal during the entire weekend. I returned to work on Tuesday of the following week, and the stunning red cardinal was once again tapping on my office window with an attempt to get my attention!
Each visit from this cardinal has filled my heart with an overwhelming sense of joy! He has been with me for two weeks now and continues to follow me from one side of the house to the other. I know in my heart these are visits from Heaven and I will cherish each one for the rest of my life.
VISITING MY SOUL
In Memory of Alfredo Martinez
New York, New York
My dad recently passed due to Covid-19. I was torn because he had been showing signs of improvement.
Two months have passed, but all the while, a beautiful red cardinal continually appeared. It would perch upon an antenna and chirp so loudly as if it were calling out to me. The cardinal continues to appear every day and now also looks at us through our window.
I miss my dad but feel as though this little red cardinal is visiting my soul and providing a true sense of inner peace. Such a beautiful feeling to say the least.
VISITOR FROM HEAVEN
In Memory of Juan Diaz
Gaston, South Carolina
A dear friend came to visit me at my home and after she left, I attempted to close my front door, but noticed something on my front porch. I looked down and there stood a vibrant red cardinal. It stared up at me and did not move a muscle! I slowly opened the screen door and he remained motionless, so I gently picked him up and held him in my hands. My kids were also there to observe this incredible moment. About five minutes later, help him up high, opened my hands and he flew away!
I believe this visitor from Heaven was my late father who loved me so very much!
WATCHING FROM HEAVEN
In Memory of Butch David
Sulphur, Louisiana
One week after my husband Butch passed away, I was standing in front of the kitchen sink and staring through the window into my backyard. I noticed a bright red cardinal perched on a swing chain.
It was chirping so loudly as if calling out to Butch to bring out more birdseed. My grief was so intense that I couldn’t even think about going out to feed them. After listening to the cardinal chirp for several minutes, I quickly put on my shoes, went outside and refilled our bird feeders.
I continue to feed the cardinals and many other gorgeous birds almost daily. I think they know that Butch is no longer here, and I
am his substitute. Butch fed them and watched them faithfully every single day. The beautiful birds and I miss Butch so very much, but
we know that he is now watching from Heaven.
WATCHING OVER ME
In Memory of Rolando Pacheco
Orlando, Florida
My dad was born on February 23rd and passed on April 29th. I see
a beautiful red cardinal almost every year on my dad’s birthday and the day he passed. This cannot be a coincidence! The fact that I see a red cardinal on these specific dates is reassurance for me that my late father is watching over me and my children.
On April 29 in 2019, I was at a local park capturing photographs
of my children. I sat down to take a little break near a large tree. Seconds later, a gorgeous red cardinal flew over and landed on one of the tree’s branches. Soon after, the cardinal started making little noises as if it were singing. I suddenly remembered what day it was and immediately felt as if my heart were smiling.
The current year, 2020, has been a challenge for everyone, and probably the reason why I appreciate uplifting moments more than ever. On February 23rd, a bold red cardinal flew in front of me and then landed on one of our trees in the front yard. The cardinal hung out for a little while and then flew away. On April 29th I was out in the woods while riding a four-wheeler and a bright red cardinal flew across my path. Yet again, I felt my heart smile.
These ongoing Cardinal Experiences are incredibly special to me. My father has chosen such a meaningful and beautiful way to let me know he is watching over me.
WATCHING WITH WINGS
In Memory of Rebecca McBroom and Hazel Price
Tulsa, Oklahoma
This spring a cardinal pair have built a nest in one of the trees near our back porch. They have been flying all over the place in our backyard for the past three weeks. A red cardinal has been pecking at our upstairs bathroom window for almost two weeks now. It sounds as though the cardinal is knocking in rhythm. Another cardinal has also been seen at our sliding glass patio door, attaching itself to the screen for rather long periods of time, which I have never seen before!
We feel these are spiritual messages that symbolize good luck and that angels are sending us encouragement. Most of all, we believe that our relatives in Heaven are watching over us with wings!
WHISPER
In Memory of Michael Carney
Avon, Ohio
Two years ago, we tragically lost our 31-year-old son Michael. Fortunately, my husband and I are blessed by Cardinal Experiences every day. It is such an incredible feeling every single time.
Night after night, right before sundown, we have a huge, red, gorgeous male cardinal that visits us on our porch. The cardinal lands on the porch, hops toward me at the window, cocks his head back and forth, eats a bit of seed, and stares directly at me.
It remains out there even when the darkness sets in and I am no longer able to see him. It feels as though Michael is saying, “Good night, mom.”
I always look at the beautiful red cardinal and whisper back, “I love you.”
WINDOW OF HOPE
In Memory of Vounara “Ra” Chan-Sheets
Cypress, Texas
My fun-loving, eldest sister was unexpectedly taken from us on the morning of Thanksgiving Day in 2019. Ever since, I have prayed that God would send clear spiritual signs to show me that her soul is now at peace and in harmony. I asked God to walk beside her as she transitioned to the other side so that her next journey will be brighter than what she experienced while still on earth.
While the world is wading through COVID-19, we all need faith, wisdom, strength and courage to help guide us. My family finds peace in that my sister passed before the global quarantine brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Early one morning, my husband heard light taps against our bathroom window which is located across from the bedroom where my sister would sleep while visiting us. Much to his surprise, he discovered a beautiful red cardinal fluttering around outside and motioned for me to come over. I walked slowly in his direction, and for just a moment, the redbird landed onto the windowsill. It began to flutter around and then body-slammed itself against the window a few times, which appeared to be intentional. This gave me goosebumps, followed by tears with giggles. I looked directly at the cardinal and said, “Sis, dude! I am thinking that this might be you visiting us. It is just like you to get all clumsy upon arrival.”
At the time of this event, I did not know until recently that red cardinals are embraced as loved ones visiting from the other side.
Every day we continued watching this beautifully clumsy red cardinal fluttering back and forth between a wooden fence and our bathroom windows. This daily ritual has been going on for several weeks now which began on March 24. My nephews Ryan and Brandon were standing near the bathroom window and the redbird appeared a few seconds later. It seemed skittish when the boys raised up their hands to wave, so I gently pressed my hand up against the window glass in the "I love you" position for sign language. The cardinal seemed to calm down and was chirping for nearly a minute before flying away and resting upon a nearby wooden fence.
My heart believes that this red cardinal is my new Angel, my sis from Heaven, and my husband thinks so too. On most days, the red cardinal taps loudly on the windows, but occasionally sits on the windowsills while chirping its unique and distinct sound. Apparently, cardinals are common in my neighborhood, yet while living here for over 15 years, I have never experienced anything like this before! Every day we go about our normal business, but always look forward to our morning visits with the red cardinal. It is such a bright light while hunkering down during the COVID-19 pandemic. I find it incredibly peaceful that this majestic red cardinal brings us immense joy while in isolation.
During this challenging time of social distancing, worry and fear, we all need peace and harmony to get us through. I just never imagined it would come from my sister Ra, our new Angel, faithfully fluttering around every day at the same windows for several weeks now.
I miss you! I love you! Fly free and up high to be with the other Angels! Our family wishes you nothing but the best with your next journey.
WINDOW OF LOVE
In Memory of Lucy Hill
Cornwall, Ontario
The day after my mother passed, I was standing in my kitchen and felt completely overwhelmed with sadness. I was wondering to myself if she was happy and at peace. Suddenly, the most beautiful red cardinal appeared at my window. I was speechless and just started sobbing uncontrollably. At a time of despair, my mother created this amazing moment … just for me. She knew how much I love cardinals and wanted to show me that she is truly at peace.
Each new day I will always remember how much my mother loved me while looking through my “Window of Love.”
WINDOW OF PEACE
In Memory of Ida Hanlon
Canton, Massachusetts
On April 2, 2021, I was having a really bad day at work. As a result of the pandemic, I have been working from home. My mom recently passed, so the past few months have been rough. After giving up all hope, I was staring out my window and my eyes fell upon the most beautiful red cardinal I have ever seen. The cardinal remained in the tree for at least 10 minutes.
I have heard the saying “When Cardinals Are Near, Angels Appear” but at the time did not have a complete understanding of what cardinals symbolize. I did some research and was amazed at the cardinal’s spiritual significance along with the significance of the color “red” in the Catholic church.
As I move forward, there will likely be both good days and bad, but I will look through my window of peace and have faith that my little red cardinal will return.
WINDOW VISITOR
In Memory of Doris Payne
Richwood, Ohio
My mother was my best friend, my rock. We would talk on the phone daily, and sometimes multiple times a day. My Mother started having severe pain in her lower back, so her doctors ran several tests to determine the cause.
A few weeks before my mother received her diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, cancer of the plasma in her bones, we were having our usual Saturday morning phone call over coffee. While sitting at our dining room table, a striking red cardinal landed on the window ledge just across from the chair I was sitting in. The cardinal kept looking inside my home through the window, I repeatedly told my mom about the cardinal, which seemed so intent on getting my attention. I remember feeling so overjoyed by the cardinal’s presence and told my mom I wanted to snap a photo of him. I was looking all over for my phone to capture a photo and told my mom that I couldn’t find my cell phone. My mom laughed out loud and said, “You are talking to me on your cell phone right now!” We laughed and I ended the call so that I could snap a few photos. The cardinal hung around for about 10 minutes and I was able to capture several pictures while it rested on my window ledge in front of a flowering bush.
A few weeks later we got my mom’s cancer diagnosis and ended up losing her within just six months. To this day, talking to my mom while observing the cardinal was such a wonderful memory that I will never forget. I think the cardinal in the window was my grandmother, which was my mom’s mother. I believe she appeared before we received the terrible news to let me know that she would be watching over us over the next few months. Caring for my mother was the hardest thing I have ever experienced, as I felt helpless for not having an ability to take away her pain. My mother and her mom had an extremely close relationship, so I have immense comfort in knowing that they are together again.
WINGS FOR WINNIE
In Memory of Winnie
Rochester, New York
My cat, Winnie, was recently diagnosed with lymphoma at the same time Rochester, New York declared an emergency with the COVID-19 epidemic. I work for a veterinarian and therefore must report to work. Emotionally, I am in a “Catch 22” situation. I am so fearful of catching COVID-19 at work and yet filled with sorrow while stuck at home.
It seems everyone is posting adorable photographs of their pets while locked down at home. Meanwhile, I am watching my cat slowly die each new day. Today I spent time contacting veterinarians, asking if they would consider coming to my home to euthanize my cat. I sat down in the kitchen during intermittent sobs and noticed a male cardinal land onto my patio steps, just outside the glass door. This gorgeous red cardinal was less than 4 feet away from me. It appeared to be looking inside my house and directly at me in the kitchen. This went on for several seconds before it flew away.
This was a bizarre experience to say the least. I have never seen a cardinal land so close to me before. It captured my undivided attention and I just knew that this unusual moment had to be symbolic of something really special; perhaps they were wings for Winnie.
WINGS FROM HEAVEN
In Memory of Sanjuanita A. Webb
Muskegon, Michigan
My wife passed unexpectedly from an aneurysm five years ago today. I was having a difficult time this morning emotionally. I let my dog outside and started to make coffee, but for some reason glanced outside through a window. I was looking outside at the trees and then noticed a male and female cardinal on my wife’s bird feeder! I paused and felt my heart smile, as this moment made me feel as though I was looking at wings from Heaven.
WINGS OF WONDER
Saint John, New Brunswick
I have been in an 8-year relationship and unfortunately, it has not been great. I have been unhappy for a long time. Sunday morning, I woke up before everyone and packed all my bags quietly. I opened the door to begin taking my bags out to my truck and observed a male cardinal on the driver’s door of my girlfriend's car. There was also a female cardinal resting on the driveway next to the car. I have never seen a female cardinal in all 37 years of living on this planet! The cardinals remained there while I brought out the first bag, and then flew away shortly after.
I wonder what this meant. I wonder if leaving was the right thing for me to do. Since there was a male and female cardinal present, I wonder if it meant that I should stay. Seeing these wings upon leaving has certainly filled me with a lot to wonder.
WINTER BLESSINGS
In Memory of Anna Mainous and Elsa Colley
Bloomfield, Michigan
When my mother passed away some years ago, I was in complete shock. She had been in a coma for three days after suffering a stroke. I went to the hospital and after sitting at my mother’s bedside, her eyes opened, and she said “Hi”. Just one hour later, she made her transition.
I went with other family members back to my parent’s home. It was a very cold and snow-covered day in February. I had never felt so alone before. I sat at large window looking outside. A snow-covered baron was in their backyard, hiding my mother’s beautiful, colorful flower garden that blooms every spring. Suddenly a bright red cardinal appeared against the background of the white glistening snow. A message was made very clear to me in that moment. It was God telling me “All is well” and “Death in not Real.”
Two years later my Aunt passed away and I experienced yet another incredible moment. I was sitting at the same spot in my parent’s home while looking out the window at the snow-covered ground. Seconds later, a beautiful red cardinal “limped” up toward me. The ironic beauty of this is that my Aunt had been confined to a wheelchair.
Red cardinals bring us healing messages from God. I have no doubts that this is the truth.
YIANNI’S SONG
In Memory of Yianni Kambouris
Lewis Center, Ohio
I lost my half-brother, Yianni to pancreatic cancer on March 17, 2017.
I had only learned of his diagnosis just weeks prior to his passing so the suddenness was devastating. Due to complicated circumstances, we met for the first time in 1995 when I was almost 30 and he was in his early 40’s. We met during my first and only trip to Greece where Yianni lived his entire life.
Yianni and I clicked immediately and became very close. We stayed in touch throughout the years via social media and video chats. We communicated almost daily up until December 2016 at which point things went silent. He was no longer calling me or returning my messages. Eventually I heard he was not well through other family members. Yianni passed away just a few weeks later. I was devastated and unable to attend his funeral to grieve with his immediate family due to the distance and my passport had also expired. I was completely heartbroken, inconsolable, angry and had no closure whatsoever. It was on my “Empty Nester Bucket List” to someday soon make a trip to Greece. I wanted to reunite with Yianni but the cancer that took him so swiftly had other plans.
In Yianni’s final message to me his last words were simply I love you. While I was grateful his suffering was not prolonged, losing him was extremely difficult. Thousands of miles separated us, but we were extremely close given the circumstances. He had a heart of gold and always took the opportunity to let us know how much he loved us.
It was no coincidence that about five days after his passing, I arrived home from work and was greeted by a beautiful red cardinal. This magnificent creature was perched on the top branch of a tree and was singing its heart out. It was a very elaborate song and not the typical birdie, birdie, birdie chirp that I was accustomed to hearing.
I believe it was my brother reaching out one more time to let me know that all is well, and he loves me.
I still listen for the sound of the birds singing, especially Yianni’s song through the red cardinal. Even on my worst days it feels like
a promise that good things are yet to come, and I know my Yianni would have agreed!
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE
In Memory of Sharon Kay Lewis
Peoria, Illinois
I never knew the spiritual meaning of God’s most heavenly creature when my brother called me. I was urged to come home because our mom was in the hospital and not doing well. I arrived the following day and the doctors told us that she has t6 fracture in her back and has Pneumonia. Still hospitalized and one month later, she tested positive for Covid. Just as she was starting to improve, the nurses dropped my mom while trying to move her. My mom was not able to regain her strength back. They put metal rods in her back and sent her to a caregiver center. Sadly, this scared my mom because she remembered that her sister died in a similar place after falling. They sent my mom back to the hospital because her heart was so week. Shortly thereafter, my mom passed away.
She had so much hope and truly thought she would eventually be back home. We thought that the caregiver center was a step in the right direction, but it literally scared her to death.
When the sun is shining bright, a beautiful red cardinal appears, and I always think about my mom.