The Egg

They say we’ve just experienced one of our warmest winters on record. I must say this surprised me but I suppose I’m getting older and a bit soft. Maybe it’s all the wind that has put a damper on the clear days we’ve had. But spring has sprung and I’m looking forward to getting out more, soaking up the sun and enjoying life.

The other day we were in the garden and came upon a strange sight – and a sure sign of spring. A perfect small white egg underneath our growing native tree. We had spotted a pair of blackbirds in recent weeks and with all the plants and trees in our garden I was sure there must be a nest in there somewhere. We looked everywhere in vain.

We took the egg inside. It felt cold and I was sure there was no hope for this one. Perhaps the mother knew this and rejected the egg, or maybe the egg was not fertilised.

It was a little sad and I couldn’t help but think of the struggles many go through in order to conceive. It really is a blessing and an honour to be able to do so and I am grateful to once again be able to nurture new life within.