Joyful Transformation

Armadillos are an amazing group of animals that originated in South America. The most easily recognized feature of an armadillo is its shell. All armadillos have shells, made of true bone, that cover their backs. Most armadillos also have bony rings or plates that protect their tails. Because their backs are covered with bone, armadillos are not very flexible. They rely on speed or their digging ability to escape danger.

What I have been wondering is why these animals are moving north. A few years ago you could only see these in LA (that is Lower Alabama) on the way to and from the beach. Now they have become a common sight around here. You may even remember a little story I told of one that interrupted our sleep one night.

In the last week or so I have seen a half-dozen of these animals dead on the highway. What's up with that? Is it open season on armadillo's?

I guess in our world we have to move beyond the areas that are native or comfortable to us. Sometimes the transition will not be pleasant....sometimes it can be down right deadly. The armadillo also shares with us an outer shell. While ours may not be as obvious it does often cause us to be inflexible.

While I resect the armadillo for branching out of his comfort zone, I don't wish to be known for my hard outer shell, and I certainly don't want to be known for a lack of flexablility