The joy of God's little creatures...

We have been enjoying Monarch butterflies since Bryce was in kindergarten. We used to get a new milkweed plant every year from Wilcox Nursery because something tragic always killed our milkweed. Like, dogs throwing them through the sky like huge throw toys! Fortunately, we have held on to this healthy milkweed and it has brought us much joy the past few years. This year Haley spotted the first caterpillar and was over joyed. I loved watching the amazement of God's creation in her eyes. I just sit and watch her and think about when Bryce and Riley were that age. The older ones are still amazed every year and they name all the caterpillars together. There are so many lessons tucked away in this silent little process. I love the conversations we have surrounding this sweet blessing. I came across this poem and thought I would share.

Butterfly Wishes

Yesterday a butterflyCame floating gently through the sky.

He soared up through the atmosphere

Then drifted close enough to hear.

I said, "I'd love to fly with you

And sail around the way you do.

It looks like it would be such fun

To fly up toward the summer sun.

But I have not your graceful charm.

I haven't wings, just these two arms.

I've been designed to walk around.

My human feet must touch the ground.

Then magically he spoke to me

and told me what his wish would be.

He said, "What I'd love most to do

Is walk upon God's Earth with you,

To squish it's mud between my toes

Or touch my finger to my nose.

I'd love just once to walk around

With human feet to touch the ground,

But I have not two legs that swing,

I haven't arms, just these two wings."

And so we went our separate ways

In wonder and surprise.

For we'd both seen God's precious gifts

Through someone else's eyes.

Author Unknown