Feathers

Following the loss of a loved one, many people look for signs from that person. In my family, we look for feathers.

I vividly remember the moment my aunt told me to keep my eyes open for a feather after my great-grandfather passed away. I was 10 years old.

“A feather? Why?”

”Well, when you see a feather, it is a sign that the person you lost is there, watching over you.”

Since that day, I’ve kept my eyes open for feathers. They always seem to appear just when I need them, whether it’s a special event or a bad day. Somehow that feather delivers comfort. It reminds me of the connection I had with my loved one and gives me the sense that everything will be ok.