Bluebirds Visit

February 15, 2026

In the book of Philippians, Paul writes about a “peace that surpasses all understanding” which only God can provide. This is the peace that continually rained down on me every time I went to the cemetery to talk to Liz after her death.

Those of you who know me are aware that I am not much for small talk. So, my conversations with her were not lengthy but mostly just updates on what was going on in my little world. I would pull weeds, wipe the headstone down, and just dilly dally, trying to come up with something to say.

One day while visiting, I decided to mention I was thinking about getting back out and date again. As I wrote in my post a few days ago, Liz and I had discussed this numerous times in the past. We agreed that neither of us wanted the other to be alone when one of us passed. That we should carry on with life and be the happiest version of ourselves.

That was easier said than done.I prayed and prayed about that. Should I? Should I not? Liz, I wish you could answer me just one more time about this. Please tell me again it’s ok and that you want me to be happy.

And then, the bluebirds visited. Not just once, but several times as I wrestled with this. At first it was just one. Then the pair of them showed up. Always at the cemetery.

There are many interpretations of encountering a bluebird such as a symbol of joy and hope or that good news will arrive soon. Some believe that bluebirds represent a connection between the living and those who have passed away.

I’m not saying I believe that, but the timing was certainly interesting. And it got me thinking about what I DO believe. . .

I do believe in angels. The following is what I learned about angels today, which comes from the article “What About Angels” by Former LCMS President Dr. A.L. Barry. The link to this article can be found in the first comment below.

The word “angel” comes from the Greek word “messenger.” Angels are God’s creation who He sends to serve as “ministering spirits” to us, His people (Hebrews 1:14). They are occasionally ordered by God to appear in our physical dimension (Acts 12:7).

The Bible does not indicate the exact number of angels there are, but the Book of Daniel says they number “10,000 times 10,000.” And most of the time, we are completely unaware of their presence.

God sends His angels to serve and protect Christian believers (Psalm 91:11-12).

Were the bluebirds actually messengers from God? I’d like to think so.

They did provide me with the peace and comfort I asked for. And the realization that God wasn’t done with me yet.

Psalm 103:20-21, “Bless the Lord, O you His angels,

You mighty ones who do His word,

Obeying the voice of His word!

Bless the Lord, all His hosts,

His ministers, who do His will!

--Terry