On the days…
that EVERYTHING seems to go wrong…
and everything feels inside out…
when you ask yourself why in the world you crawled out of bed today…
when you don’t know whether to say what’s on your mind or keep the silence…
when prayers feel like they bounce off the ceiling…
and Heaven feels like a million miles away…
it’s the little things.
Yesterday was one of those days. Not entirely grief related, mostly just life.
Wouldn’t you know it? After writing this post. Ha!
But something happened.
It’s on those days that the little things are suddenly big gigantic things. Things you just can’t not notice.
I was pulling weeds out of Jenna’s garden, because the weather down here in Texas is AMAZING and I wanted to be outside. And these weeds- they’re insane. So after pulling a few I was getting a little discouraged that I would never see the end.
And then there it was… this itty, bitty yellow butterfly, mindlessly fluttering her way around me, and around this sad looking garden that let January have most of the flowers.
She had no idea how much I needed her in that moment. And no idea how beautiful she was.
Maybe we face these stormy days in life to appreciate these so-called little things. I don’t know, but it certainly feels that way.
I wish I had a picture of this butterfly to share with you but I was covered in dirt and my phone was yards away! Hopefully she’ll visit again sometime…
Also linking up with Carissa & Lindsay today.
OH I love this. :) I am ALL about the small moments and this one is simply beautiful! Definitely made my day and helped me ponder what’s really important. :)
thank you so much Gentri :)
Franchesca recently posted..The Little Things…
So precious!
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Andrea recently posted..Joyful Noise
This is a wonderful idea. And what a great great first post! <3 I'll definitely be joining your blog hop
KnottedFingers recently posted..Violin – Week 1
thanks so much!! so glad to have you joining in! Xx
Franchesca recently posted..The Little Things…
I feel so sad for you today, and I can so relate to that feeling of nothing being right, nothing seeming to work, not knowing what to do with yourself.
You are not alone, and I’m sending love across the ocean and prayers to our Father in heaven, for courage to keep going.
DeborahJoy recently posted..found
thank you so much DeborahJoy. Your words mean so much!! Thankfully today has been a whole lot better. Lots of love to you xxoo
Franchesca recently posted..The Little Things…
I love that you’re doing this! It’s a beautiful idea and I’m delighted to link up. My first post is not so recent, but I think a nice place to start considering the sisterhood here. Very, very happy to have found you all.
michelle @ this little light recently posted..Bad Hair Day
thank you so much for joining in Michelle! xx
Franchesca recently posted..The Little Things…
This is a lovely post and it really is the little things that make you think. x
P.S. Helpful hint for the next time you plant flowers, weeds can’t get through wet newspaper, so when planning, put a little wet newspaper in the soil, and ta-da, no weeds!
Monique recently posted..musings from my weekend
Ooh! Thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely be trying that! :)
Franchesca recently posted..The Little Things…
So sweet. I am a little jealous that you have butterflies already when we are covered in snow! =)
Melissa recently posted..Small Miracles…Baby Update and Mikayla and Chase Bears!
confession: i’m jealous of your snow LOL ;)
Franchesca recently posted..The Little Things…