People gathered inside the church that morning, feeling the air to be very cold as they said goodbye to six-year-old Emily.
Parents who were heartbroken stood near their daughter’s coffin, both holding hands and trying to imagine how they would go on with their lives with her.
Emily was adored by every person who came across her. Everyone admired her because she was nice and happy all the time. Her death had an impact on her family as well as on the community as a whole.
People who came to the church in honor sat quietly while the priest began the mass. The clergy’s voice was a bit shaky as he said the prayers aloud.
And then, something strange happened.
A dark and busy-looking crow entered the church when the funeral was taking place and sat on the coffin of the girl.
With very shiny eyes, the bird stayed silent for a moment as people stared in surprise. They heard it said, “There is a crow in the church.”
Various people suggested that the bird accidentally landed there, but deep down everyone understood that there had to be another explanation.
At one instant, the crow placed its head over the coffin, making it appear like it was respecting the dead.
In time, nobody heard any more whispers, and everyone remained quiet as the birds flew to the tree.
After a while had passed, the crow lifted itself up, spread its wings, and departed without any noise whatsoever.
According to some of the elderly people who saw it, they believed that crows are related to the spirit world. They were the carriers of messages from those who have passed away. At that particular time, everything about those stories and beliefs seemed real.
Unable to hold back the tears, Emily’s mother told her husband that saying goodbye was the reason for what had happened.
Being with the crow at their daughter’s funeral gave the parents what they needed the most. This meant that their child was watching over them from somewhere peaceful.