Thursday, 04/10

     Spring is one of my favorite times of year.  Flowers are struggling toward the light, to share with us their glory.  This past Sunday the kids and I visited Meijer Gardens to see the butterflies.  How extraordinarily exquisite!
     Quite 'by accident' I recently received a copy of the July 02, 2013 Daily Word. "Among God's creatures, the butterfly is one of the most stunningly beautiful! Its gentle flight, colorful wings, and amazing migratory patterns are traits that make the butterfly a masterpiece of the natural world.   .  .  .  For instance, the majestic monarch butterfly can travel 3000 miles . . . by a brain the size of a pinhead.  Or consider the monarch's metamorphosis.  After the caterpillar builds a chrysalis around itself, it releases a chemical that turns its insides to mush -- no perceptible parts.  Somehow from this emerges the brain, internal parts, head, legs, and wings of a butterfly.   . . .  a miracle!"

     As I ponder these things, I am constantly amazed at the miracle that resurrected Caren from that horrific auto accident.  I stand amazed and grateful that Austin was unscathed. I am daily observant of the miracles of love and life manifested all around us.  I stand aside and watch Caren's metamorphosis.  In my heart of hearts I fully believe that Caren will enjoy a full recovery,  absolutely healthy and well, more than fully restored.  There is no room for other than the miraculous.

     We stand amazed, God, at the awesome creation You allow us to enjoy.  From distant galaxies to beautiful butterflies, You have given us a world that speaks loudly of Your love for us.  Thank you, God, for creation.