Dear Reader:

Two things happened yesterday to remind me, once again, that we are never alone in the universe but, instead, connected to all life that exists within. We are blessed beyond our wildest imaginations.

Vicki, a new fellow blogger and blog follower, let me know she liked yesterday’s blog so when I responded to her I read her latest blog titled : 

At first my thoughts turned to the grandchildren (after reading the phrase) but then my musings suddenly turned another direction. Big Red left me the most wonderful legacy in the world….I get to see a re-birth...Little Red grow up right before my very eyes!

I never got to see that the first time around but this time I will. Suddenly my sadness disappeared…replaced by awe…miraculous awe at the world and all its mysteries.

And speaking of mysteries (or as we like to call them “God Winks”) a notice showed up this morning saying that I had a new follower and suggesting I make contact with this fellow blogger too.)

So quickly I pulled the website and there was a picture of a red withered-looking flower  (I think a rose) and the most perfect prose beneath it…as if written for the special occasion of Big Red’s passing.

What are the odds that a  fellow blogger finds my little blog, decides to become a follower, and writes a poem with a picture of a red flower that exactly matches a deeply personal moment in my life. The universe is so filled with mysteries and connections… if only our eyes are open to it.

 Original: (Capture It Before It’s Gone)

Eva Cate was invited to a spend the night over with Lily and another little friend for a night out with Lori, Lily’s most amazing grandmother. Have fun girls…your last outing of the summer before school starts.

Last night I took my flashlight and went to check and see if one of my moon flowers was blooming…I have two buds on the vines now. Maybe tonight. Still…while I was out I looked up at the moon and it was beautiful with clouds scurrying across it…God’s spectacular artwork! A daily blessing.