Everyday Miracles

We didn't go to church today. All 4 of us have runny noses, coughs, and aches and pains. I didn't think we'd be very good company at church. So we stayed home expecting to miss out on the day's spiritual offerings.

A friend of Veda's found several Monarch Caterpillars on a tree near his house. He gave Veda two and we have been watching them vigilantly as they ate through several green leaves and changed into cocoons. This morning the cocoons were black and I knew they would be coming out butterflies soon. By noon we had two beautiful Monarch butterflies.

I have known since preschool about the life cycles of a butterfly, but had no idea it would be so exciting to watch it all unfold in front of our eyes. Veda said "Mom, how did it do that?" I said "Aren't Heavenly Father's creatures amazing?" She said "I think we should say a prayer!" I thought that was such a sweet response and so we all folded our arms and Veda prayed. She started out with her typical prayer thanking Him for her blessings, family, and our beautiful world. Then she said "Heavenly Father, how did you turn that caterpillar into a butterfly? That was WEIRD!!! Amen."

Lessons of the day:

there are miracles happening all around us everyday. We don't always see them as such, but they are miracles none the less.

There are many opportunities, inside and outside of church, to find spiritual experiences.

Butterflies pee. Who knew?


P.S. I have some really great photos to go along with this post, but I'm having some technical difficulties. I will add them in soon.