You Can’t Drown Out Happiness

Laying in bed, listening to my little bird friends singing their morning songs, when a rain storm passes through.

The thing I notice the most? THE BIRDS NEVER STOP SINGING. They’re getting dumped on, but they keep on singing their happy songs.

Thanks for leading by example, bird friends. Proof you can’t drown out happiness. ????

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