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marciem
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A Bright Spot for the Holiday

Found elsewhere... wish I were there!

"What would you do if you found a live koala nestled in the branches of your Christmas tree? When she first spotted the adorable cub, Amanda McCormick of southern Australia couldn’t believe her eyes. But the special visitor quickly brought a big smile to McCormick’s face. And luckily for us, she took pictures before calling a wildlife rescue group, who escorted the gentle creature back to its nearby forest home.

Although certainly not the craziest thing to happen in 2020, this whimsical incident brings a touch of lightheartedness to an unusually heavy year. And, it may even be a good omen, if you’re inclined to look for such things (as I am!). In aboriginal lore, Koala represents maternal instincts, and carries a genetic memory of primeval ancestors and mysteries. She climbs upward on the branches of a tree, mediating between earth and heaven. From her high vantage point, she watches for the sacred Ancients’ return. Koala is also said to bring rest and calm to a stormy world."

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o/~ ... and a koala in a (not pear) tree  o/~

9 Replies
YoungAtHeart
Member

OM gosh - and the koala hung in there the whole time while they decorated the tree, it appears.  Must be very gentle creatures!

I LOVE this photo!

Thanks for sharing it!

Nancy

marciem
Member

Who could not love that adorable little face?

I'm trying not to think to hard about where cutie was while decorations were being put on tree, I'm just  enjoying the moment.   

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MarilynH
Member

Aaah so precious and adorable whimsical for sure! Thank you so much for sharing Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.....

marciem
Member

Thank you, Marilyn!!  And a happy, healthy and SAFE holiday time to you!

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Strudel
Member

How precious! 

elvan
Member

SUCH a little love, thanks for sharing the pictures and the Aboriginal lore.

Ellen

marciem
Member

That is really a sweet little face, no?  And I really did like learning the Lore, myself, maybe the best part of it!

sweetplt
Member

pastedImage_1.gif marciem  What an amazing story....Thank you for sharing this story...Colleen 752 DOF 

marciem
Member

Thanks, Colleen!!  

My what a pretty card that is, thank you so much.  Merry Christmas Eve  and the healthiest and safest holiday wishes to you!