unfold...

this butterfly was hovering near our compost pile. she stopped her flight momentarily to catch her breath on this branch. i was hoping to catch her wings outstretched and open but didn't make my move quick enough - but i love how she looks as if she is stretching herself upward towards the sun. i was talking with dear friends tonight and we were relaying stories of our lives. i reflected that in my wildest dreams, i never would have dreamed up the life i live - and yet in order to get here, become who i am now - i had to endure and survive moments of great sadness or pure joy (as do we all)- they were necessary circumstances for my own wings to be able to unfold.

Comments

[julia]

First, amazing photo! i can never seem to be quick enough. And secondly, very well said about life. Who of us would have ever expected any of the things we've gone through to get where we are? Interesting thought, though. And the unfolding continues as long as we live, hopefully--we need to keep learning and changing.

[MOM]

And unfold they have, my Dear, and they are still unfolding. Your insight, compassion, and love for your life make me happy and proud, as I have always been of you. No Mother could ask for a more wonderful daughter and friend. I love you!!