Yesterday was the Fourth of July, and in the US we celebrated America’s Birthday. I wrote a post about it: Happy Fourth of July From the Chicago Files!
In my post, I mentioned that not only would there be lots of fireworks displays, but that I always think about my grandma, as she was born on the Fourth of July (so the fireworks are for her too, especially since her parents were American)!
Today I was walking down my street and I saw a butterfly land on a tree branch. As I fumbled in my bag for my phone to take a photo, instantly I thought, “Gram!” This is a little hello from her. You see, my grandmother absolutely loved Monarch butterflies. I have not seen a single Monarch butterfly all summer; but here it was, as gentle and delicate as they come, waiting for me to snap a photo.
I took five photos; just as I went to put my phone back into my bag, the butterfly ‘fluttered’ away.
I don’t think there could have been a bigger grin sweep across my face than the one I had when I saw this beautiful creature on the tree. I made sure to say, “Thank you!” because I would like to believe that it was a “God-wink from Gram”; no, I’d like to change that. I KNOW it was from Gram!
I hope you are having a lovely, gratitude-filled day!
It was a wonderful meeting for you with this Monarch butterfly. What is this a beautiful one. I like your story. A nice evening.
Thank you so much, Annie! Yes, I am so grateful to have seen the butterfly today! Have a nice evening too; thank you! Cher xo
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Thank you so much, my dear friend!! Cher xo
Wow. Beautiful!
Thank you, David! Cher xo
Yes, a gorgeous photo, Cher. Lovely writing too! Have a wonderful day and weekend! 😃 ❤
Ah, thank you so much, Iris! I really appreciate your wonderful comments! Thank you, and I hope you do as well! Cher xo 🙂 <3
I too love Butterflies, saw the first Monarch of the season just today, Thanks Cher what a wonderful tidbit you’ve added to my day
Ah, me too! Did you? Well that is lovely to hear! Thank you so much!! Cher xo
My, that is very touching and brought a smile to my face.
Ah, thank you so much! xo
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Nothing like an amazing monarch butterfly to brighten our days… Still waiting to spot our first here in central Maine. The milkweeds are waiting…
Hi Bette and welcome to The Chicago Files! Aren’t they the most lovely creatures? Ah, and once they do arrive, seeing them among the milkweeds will be such a treasure, won’t it? Thank you, Bette!! Cher xo
Hi, Cher. So glad we’ve connected! May treasures abound for all of us–can’t wait for those glorious winged beauties to land. ❤ xo
Hi Bette. Likewise! Ah, that is so true, isn’t it? I post a lot of sunrise photos, and each one is a gift that is different from the previous ‘sky show’. Oh, it will be wonderful when they return, won’t it, Bette? Cher xo
So lovely Cher! A wonderful wink!
Ah, thanks Lynn! I am so grateful for it! Cher xo
Good northern morning Cher:
Whenever I see a butterfly it reminds me of my friend, Marilyn, who is also in Heaven, as she too loved the winged creatures. As with the butterflies, each time I see a ladybug I think of my friend, Jackie, who too is partying in the clouds, as these were her flutterers of choice. Enjoy the day! (((hugHUG)))s
Bonjour, Maman Williams! Ah, bless; it is so wonderful when we can see these little “God Winks”, isn’t it? I love how you describe this! Merci beaucoup! Hugs, Cher xo