Gifts

You know that feeling when you are watching someone open a present you planned and picked out with such care, and you are about to burst because you know they will love it? Did you ever consider that the blessings God has given in your life were planned from the beginning of time? Have you ever thought about the joy and excitement He must feel when we are about to stumble upon a gift that He has been waiting to give us since He hung the stars? Incredible thought, isn’t it? Here is one blessing He handpicked for our family. The previous owner of our beautiful home had the gift of a green thumb. So much love was put into the landscaping, especially the backyard. It’s amazing to me that all those years ago, when she was so tenderly caring for her beautiful plants, that she was a part of God’s planned present for us. One particular bush she planted is all over our yard, and we have discovered that the beautiful pink flowers growing on them attract butterflies. When we first moved in, Caleb was the first to see the prettiest, delicate little yellow butterfly fluttering about, from flower to flower. A few days later, there were two. Then three, and I was able to snap this picture. ❤️The butterflies are here morning and night. They have made their home here. Then, to my heart’s absolute delight, a few days ago, there were four. 😭 Caleb, Joshua, Madelyn, and our hope baby. And He has watched, bursting with joy as His precious gift to our family has unfolded. Because He knew from the beginning of time that it would be perfect for us. And it is.