Dear Brave Butterfly,
Our dog recently went into heat - further proof it was time for her to "get fixed". She (Miley) came home from the surgery with a big cone on her head. A big cone and a very sad face.
Miley is tiny (around three pounds) and one of the happiest little dogs ever. But the cone changed everything. Her normally happy face went to sad and droopy. Her eyes pleaded with us to please take this crazy thing off. She'd trip on it as she walked in the door after being outside. She'd run into couches with it. This simple little device weighed her down and impacted the entire way she saw life. It stole her joy.
It made me wonder how often I'm wearing a cone on my head. How often do I see things through such a narrow lens that I weigh myself down with worries. How often does "cone vision" steal my joy?
God's view is so much bigger, and when we each remove the cone we can see things more from his perspective.
Miley's cone came off about a week ago, and she is back to her joyful self. A reminder to remove the cone and be free.
Kristin
Friday, May 31, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A Beautiful Life
Dear Brave Butterfly,
You know a beautiful life when you see it. It stands out. It's like a light that shines through the darkness. It radiates joy and beauty from deep within.
A Beautiful Life
A beautiful life is not lived alone,
it comes from connections to other people's souls.
A beautiful life makes heavy moments light,
it remembers to smile and laugh with delight.
A beautiful life shows others you care,
and through difficult times you will always be there.
A beautiful life knows what matters,
it's about people coming together to gather.
A beautiful life expresses it's love,
through words, actions, kisses, and hugs.
A beautiful life gives thanks everyday,
knowing God provides everything that comes our way.
A beautiful life is lived one day at a time,
not worrying about the past or stressing about the future.
A beautiful life is a choice everyday,
it lets go of fear and lets love remain.
You know a beautiful life when you see it. It stands out. It's like a light that shines through the darkness. It radiates joy and beauty from deep within.
A Beautiful Life
A beautiful life is not lived alone,
it comes from connections to other people's souls.
A beautiful life makes heavy moments light,
it remembers to smile and laugh with delight.
A beautiful life shows others you care,
and through difficult times you will always be there.
A beautiful life knows what matters,
it's about people coming together to gather.
A beautiful life expresses it's love,
through words, actions, kisses, and hugs.
A beautiful life gives thanks everyday,
knowing God provides everything that comes our way.
A beautiful life is lived one day at a time,
not worrying about the past or stressing about the future.
A beautiful life is a choice everyday,
it lets go of fear and lets love remain.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Mom's Day
Dear Brave Butterfly,
Moms are special. Celebrate your mom!
Proverbs 23:25
"May she who gave you birth be happy."
Moms are special. Celebrate your mom!
Proverbs 23:25
"May she who gave you birth be happy."
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