As a Child

It was a day to be thankful that I get to work with children. Last Friday reminded me of the joy of childhood. It was an exciting day in second grade as our Painted Lady butterflies hatched. I listened to the excitement in the children's voices while they watched the butterflies unfold their tiny wings, unroll their slender pieces of tongue, and begin climbing to the top of the cage. Later, on recess duty, I watched a child exuberantly chasing a butterfly across the playground, trying to catch it. The look on her face was pure joy. I know there are also days that remind me of the challenges children can bring, but this was a day to focus on the innocence, curiosity, and joy in life that children tend to have more than adults. So often I, as an adult, am weighed down by the challenges of life. Friday was a wonderful reminder for me to take the time to be awed by the little things - such as the hatching of a butterfly. God is so good!