Fly Like an Eagle

I begin this post with some humor.  I wanted to do a little message on Eagles and in my personal photo archive, I have no photos of such a great majestic bird.  Eagles are a rare spotting for me and whenever they do appear in the sky or in a tree, I am without my camera or they are too quick for me to take a shot (with a camera that is).   This was the next best thing……

Eastern Oregon Wild Turkey

Yes, we do have wild turkeys which populate our area in Eastern Oregon.   We had several small “gangs” roaming around the ranch.  They loved to come in the back yard during the waning days of Autumn and eat  apples on the ground that had fallen from the tree.  As soon as the apples disappeared, so did the turkeys, off to higher and more secluded ground for the winter.  I did a little research on turkeys.   Wild turkeys do fly, although their soaring stamina is in short bursts and don’t do altitude climbs so well.  Their tendency is to stay on or near the ground to feed and roost in trees at night.  They can also end up marinated in the oven or in a hunter’s crock-pot for a little turkey stew!

It may not be fair to compare a turkey with an eagle.  I could list all the differences but for this post, I'd like to just focus on Eagle wings which are wide, long and strong.   By using rising warm air currents called thermals, eagles can soar for hours, which helps conserve their energy particularly during long migration periods.  Information sites states that the top flight capability of a bald eagle can be up to 30,000 feet and most around 10,000 feet.

On  June 20, 1782, our Continental Congress adopted the bald eagle as our official national symbol after much debate among the members.  Thomas Jefferson jokingly suggested that the wild turkey should be chosen, but ultimately the symbolic power, strength and freedom associated with the bald eagle won out.
 

Here is a great song by the The River Boys which they did in 1991.  I typed out the lyrics so that you  can sing along with it....  makes you feel good and the tune is really catchy.  Remember that "Reach the end of time" is eternity....

The video is presented by Sami Traboulsi featuring The River Boys singing "Fly like an Eagle".
You can also view at this link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQC-_cGbp_A


Where the clear wind blows... Where the only freedom grows... And the Light  that you see... Shines  for you and me
That's where I'm gonna fly... Fly like an eagle in the sky... 
Over valleys in green... To the places no one's been... Ride the wind high and low...  Into the sunset flow.... Watch the clouds passing by... 
Fly like an eagle in the sky ...That's where I'm gonna fly....Fly like an eagle in the sky....
Fly into the air...   On the wave that takes you higher... See the pictures disappear... Until you reach...Reach the end of time... meet the end of time....see the end of time
Fly like an eagle in the sky...
Fly into the air...On the wave that takes you higher... See the pictures disappear... Until you reach... Reach the end of time... meet the end of time....see the end of time
Where the clear wind blows... Where the only freedom grows... And the Light  that you see ...Shines  for you and me
That's where I'm gonna fly... Fly like an eagle in the sky...
Watch the clouds passing by... 
Fly like an eagle in the sky ...That's where I'm gonna fly....Fly like an eagle in the sky....
Watch the clouds passing by... 
Fly like an eagle in the sky ....Fly like an eagle in the sky....

As we traverse through the currents of life, there are times the Light is obscured from our spiritual vision by the clouds and storms we pass through.  However, spiritually speaking, we are built with eagle’s wings to climb and soar, mindful that the Father of Lights is ever with us.  Warmed by His Presence and infused with His strength, we gain the stamina needed to break through and experience freedom from the difficulties that hold us back from joy and peace.  2012 was a difficult year for many people who had to face extreme hardships and heartaches that came their way.  May the days ahead in 2013  be of new beginnings and better times.

"but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint".    Isaiah 40:31

To my family, friends and readers, and also to those who live outside of the United States who have tuned into my blog....   HAPPY NEW YEAR  from The Turn-up Patch and remember to fly like an eagle.   May the Father of Lights bless you abundantly.

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