In the past, whenever the Kawasemi's come, I make it a point to sketch its basic outline real fast, because I know it never stays very long.
This afternoon, tho', I saw the unmistakable blue bird on the branch and began sketching quickly, looking up from time to time to see if it was still there...but it stayed...and stayed...and stayed. For the first time since my coming to the park, I left to go home before Peter did! I guess you could say it was a visual surprise, and I went home in a pretty good mood. Thank You so much, Father.