About half way through our walk Kayla stopped to pick a dandelion. She was about to blow on it when I said, "Wait! You have to make a wish first."
She stopped and said "I wish, I wish...(then some thinking with a serious look on her face)...a butterfly!"
I responded, "You wish for a butterfly?" Kayla's response, "YEAH!"
She then blew on her dandelion.
Wouldn't you know a few minutes later we encountered a butterfly?! And as soon as we turned around from watching that one fly off Kayla spotted another one.
Those were the only 2 butterflies we saw on the walk. Coincidence? Or the magical wish of a child?
~~~
On a more somber note - Joe's grandfather passed away very early this morning. Please say a prayer for my mother-in-law as she is dealing with all the arrangements now. Thank you.
33 comments:
What a sweet story - I like to believe it is a child's wish - not coincidence!
Thoughts and prayers for Joe's family.....so sorry for the loss.
Ahh, our kiddos are something magical aren't they? I do not believe either that it is coincidence. I think God listens and smiles on our children more often than we notice.
Michelle, I am so sorry to hear of Joe's Grandfather's passing. My prayers are with your family during this time of loss.
Definitly the magic of a child. Praying for Joe's family right now as they get ready for the funeral.
How very sweet :)
Praying for Joe's family. (((HUGS)))
Kids are amazing! I'm so glad her wish came true!
I'm so sorry for your families loss.
It's a miracle! It happened because she believed!
I'm sorry for your family's loss! I will say a prayer for your mother-in-law.
Totally a magical wish coming true!
I think it's a magical wish, sweet story, thanks for sharing. Condolenses to your Mother-in-Law, she is in our prayers.
Much love to your family at this time of mourning. Big hugs! and many butterfly wishes for Kayla!!
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
So sorry to hear of your loss in the family.
I love your wish story. So sweet.
Hello dear Michelle:-)
Remember me? It's so hard to get caught up with everyone again once you've been out of the loop for a while, but I'm getting there! lol
My sympathies to Joe and the family on the passing of his grandfather. Your mother in law will certainly have her hands full dealing with all the arrangements!!
A child's wish...how can God not answer those:-) xoxo
I only wish we could wished those kind of wishes too....innocent....we wish for more all the time...children wish for more common things..simple things...so sweet. Your family is in our prayers. WIll Joe get to come home?
That's so sweet.
So sorry to hear about Joe's grandfather.
I think many of Kayla's wishes will come true in this life for her. It is a sweet story...
I am sorry for Joe's family's loss.
Aww I'm so glad she got her wish! So sorry to hear about Joe's grandfather :(. Prayers going out for all of you!
Oh that is such a sweet story. How cool that her wish came true!
So sorry about your husbands grandfather. May his family find peace with their loss.
Sorry for your family's loss, that is so hard!
Thanks for sharing that beautiful story about Kayla, I think it was a wish granted.
So sorry to hear about your family's loss. Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about Joe's grandfather. You guys are in my thoughts.
What a sweet story!
Prayers for the family too.
Such a sweet story Michelle :)
My thoughts and prayers go out to Joe's family.
awww, what a sweet story.
We will be praying for Joe's family.
The magical dandelion! God listens to our children's wishes everytime.
So sorry for the loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bill and Ria
Childhood wishes are the best!
I'm so sorry about Joe's dad. My prayers are with you all.
How amazing - the butterflies, I mean. I hope Joe's mom and the rest of your family are doing okay with the loss, especially Joe too as I'm sure it is so hard to be away at times like this!
So sorry for you loss. Joe's family is in my thoughts and prayers.
What a sweet wish. How could it not be granted?
That's really magical.
I'm sorry for the loss. Will Joe be coming home for the funeral, or will he have to miss it? I'm assuming he'll have to miss it. Yet another sacrifice.
That is so sweet. Must have made her day.
I'm so sorry to hear about Joe's Grandfather. Will keep all of you in my thoughts - especially Joe since he can't be here.
I love this story!
I just wanted to stop by and say hello since I have tip toed back into the blogging world again as of yesterday...
So sorry about your grandfather in law...
Hugs,
~Tammy
That Kayla's got connections! Lovely post! My condolences to Joe's family...
Wishes do come true.
Mike
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Beautiful and I am sure it was the wish!
Sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers and hugs to you all.
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