Beautiful monarch butterflies have found their way to our yard. Each time I go outside I find at least one perched on a tree or flower. While pushing Caroline in the backyard swing, I will often see one fly right in front of me as if to say, "Hello, I am here to bring you joy and gladness." I always think of Sarah when I see a butterfly. I imagine her sending these magnificant creatures our way to grace the yard with beauty and strengthen our hope.
Butterfly Memorial Poem
A rush of wings
they flutter high
to touch the sun
and kiss the sky
A butterfly
is with us now
No more a caterpillar
upon a leaf
Sarah with angel wings
A soaring butterfly
with us they sing.
~Lili Pintea-Reed
Messenger of God
Oh, Little Butterfly
Messenger of God,
When I see you in the sky
I cannot help but nod.
You bring me respite
From grief and despair
Every time I see you
Sailing through the air.
You renew my faith
In God's wondrous plan,
And I know it's all in faith,
Not in what I understand.
~Kathryn Poland
Sarah squealed, "There's a butterfly on my finger!"
7 comments:
Simply beautiful. =)
Oh Christine. What beautiful pictures and a beautiful poem to go with your beautiful thoughts.
Another tender mercy.
I think of you whenever I see a butterfly. Your neighborhood has more butterflies than anywhere else I have lived. I am so glad for tangible reminders of God's love and Sarah's love for you.
Oh that beloved Butterfly!
The lives that are touched by their beauty, the soft touch of peace they can bring to ones life. I am thankful for Butterflies!
I am thankful for your family!
I am Thankful!
Whenever I see butterfly around the lake in Summerwood I think, "I wonder if that's one of Sarah's. . ." Thanks for sharing.
I love all the small and precious things of God, like butterflies. I also love that they grace your backyard. It's such a wonderful talent to notice all of the butterflies in our lives. Thanks for sharing yours--beautiful pictures.
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