Back To Home Page To Archives - Spring of Life - H. Roger Bothwell Quackers This morning I sat by a lake in central Maine watching the morning mist rise in whimsical patterns. One lone duck swam out of the mist quacking his head off. This continual quacking went on for over five minutes when I heard another quack coming from the shore. It wasn’t long until the source of the second quack came swimming out for a rendezvous. I had supposed the quacking would cease when they found each other but to my surprised amusement they continued to quack to each other as they turned and swam back into morning mist. I wonder what they were saying to each other. They did sound happy. Perhaps at this point I am projecting too much on them. Yet it could be that we have consistently underestimated the intelligence and communication skill of many of God’s creatures. We know that bees can come back to a hive and by motions tell others where to go for pollen. We know that whales have a variety of songs for different occasions. We know that some animals weep when they experience loss. I am glad I am human. I do believe without a shadow of a doubt that we indeed are the most sophisticated of God’s creation. Yet I marvel at the wonder of two ducks busy in conversation. No wonder at the close of the sixth day of creation God said, “That is very good.” I'm Roger Bothwell and my address is hrb1@tiac.net or 151 Old Farm Rd. Leominster, MA 01453. Thank you for your support of our faith ministry. Past devotionals can be accessed at Archives