A New World

I wrote the following in memory of my grandma. I will miss her incredibly...


I Saw a Butterfly

I saw a butterfly be born today. As a caterpillar, it roamed around freely exploring the earth and eating up everything good in its path. Of course, the path was not always easy, and unexpected dangers frequently came into view... until one day, it needed a rest. It nestled itself inside a cocoon and slowly the old caterpillar felt itself dying. The body that had served it so well was now of no use. But a new life was growing inside. And suddenly it broke free. The caterpillar was gone, and a beautiful butterfly had appeared. It spread its wings and flew away to explore a new world.

And so it is with us as well. We live and explore this world full of sunshine and rain... until one day when our bodies are weak and our souls need a rest, God wraps us in His arms, and suddenly a glorious new life emerges. No longer bound to this earth, we are free to live again and explore a new world in the presence of God.