Nicholas Barrett
Perseverance Wrapped In Patience (PIP) watch 2/26/2022
The past two seasons. The many days of continuous preparation. The unstoppable will. The defiance of all obstacles. The willingness to go forward regardless of what was visible. All this to be right here Now.
The eggs have been diligently incubated, rolled (the eagles do this to make sure that the lighter yolk does not rise to the egg surface and the delicate blood vessels that cover the yolk touch and stick to the shell surface damaging the developing chick. The shift changes of incubation have been nothing short of stupendous, with each exchange perfectly timed so that the eggs get protection and coverage.
There have been long days, calm days, stormy days, sunny days, wondrous days to savor and treasure, calm nights, stormy nights, starry nights. The process has all been a part of the Glorious procession of purpose, with time appearing to remain as if still with the movement around it constantly shifting.
By virtue of each meticulously measured incubation exchange we can begin to fathom the importance and meaning that the precious eggs have to the Mighty Eagles, Jackie and Shadow. They put their lives down to defend them against storms, intruders, the occasional low flying helicopter or airplane , and any other human noise that the mind can imagine. No matter how long or uncomfortable the shift duty, they remain unmoved, unshakable, steadfast and in position.
Akin to every raindrop in the bucket of life it has all made an impact on what is here now. How I ponder that from the precious pearls that the eagles have so wholeheartedly nurtured that we might get the next generation of flying Masterpieces. 7300 feathers that soar the azure skies on their magical adventures. Just this thought makes me quiver with what might soon be revealed.
I ponder as we are on the edge of something great. Not much more time left to wait. A PIP away from something great, then another to something equally great. We have tremendous expectations that there might be much jubilation. Jackie and Shadow have remained planted, so that their wish may soon be granted. We can only imagine how they might feel when their mastery sees the next generation of Mighty Eagles.


Most of all we wish you well, as we know all so well that you are wonderfully purposed . We thank you Jackie and Shadow you have won our hearts, and now with every second that passes the window is wide open for the miracle of the new journeys to see light, and take their first breath of fresh air from a top of the lofty Jeffrey pine. We stand with you as you are both Super Eagles with a magical bond that sets you both apart.
We salute you Jackie and Shadow. May there be much joy and celebration for your love, diligence and dedication for all that you have shown us. Something good is going to come out of this.
Bless and protect them indeed.




Peace In Process (PIP) watch 2/26/2022