As we stand together, I am compelled to share a tale of transition and guidance from the Lord, woven through the imagery of two cherished prints adorning our home.
In the first print, “Unicorn in Winter,” we witness a king and queen, accompanied by a prince and princess, embarking on a mysterious journey through the snow. A white unicorn strides behind them, a symbol of purity and grace. Above, a falcon perches in a nearby tree, its keen gaze urging the royal couple to trust in their Lord’s guidance as they navigate the path ahead. This print has long held a place of honor in our home, its significance deepening as our family grew, with our children Christopher and Anne embodying the roles of prince and princess, and much later the unicorn, Chandler. Miracles, all of them.
In the second print, the king and queen venture forth alone, their resolve palpable as they journey toward a distant walled city. Here, too, a falcon accompanies them, perched upon the gloved hand of the king. Unlike its counterpart in the first print, this falcon serves as a reminder of the Holy Spirit’s constant presence and guidance. Despite acquiring this print around the same time as the first, it never found its place upon our walls, its framing flawed. Yet now, in this moment of revelation, I understand why.
The falcon, whether resting on a branch or poised upon the king’s hand, symbolizes the Holy Spirit—a divine negotiator and protector, guiding us through seasons of change and uncertainty. Just as it urged the king and queen to trust in their Lord’s leading in the first picture, so too does it now beckon us to embrace the impending shifts with faith and courage.
As I prepare to hang the long-neglected second print, I am struck by the falcon’s presence upon my own gloved hand. It serves as a potent reminder that a message from the Holy Spirit looms on the horizon, promising significant changes in the days to come. And so, with hearts open and spirits attuned, we stand ready to embark on this journey, knowing that we are guided by a force far greater than ourselves.
John Fischer The Catch 
Mr Fischer I want to thank you so much for this great message with the picture above. I have serious mental health issues and I just started the grief counseling part back on Tuesday. Right now I am admitting more to Greg my husband about what I fear. Since my Mom passed away so much grief and even grief for the father who committed suicide long ago and I grieved some but, as long as Mom was alive I felt her being there. I know she is still there.
I have so many issues to work on but, like Greg says one step at a time. We don’t go out much except for appointments and grocery shopping at the Nellis Commissary. Went to the bank last year after my Mom’s passing. Yesterday when Greg told me we needed to go to the bank I was in a panic. So many times I am afraid of leaving the house except for the Saturday trip to shop. I knew I need to go to the appoinments and the trip was interesting for both. The second one especially stressful because of the journey involved on the other side of town and with so much construction to help with traffic on our roads.
Greg knew this about my fear many times of leaving the house but, today I said it. I hope that is a start to more steps in the right direction. I told Greg earlier that I would say a prayer to God for a safe journey before getting in the van. I am medicated so driving not yet. Be honest haven’t drove since I broke my ankle back in November of 2022. Again thanks for that message showing a great journey with God being with the couple.
Your husband is right. One step at a time. But progress is possible. Wherever you are there is more ahead. Yes, there is always risk, but you can’t grow otherwise and God is with you. He will never leave you or forsake you.