A Family's Reflections
Sunday, April 23, 2006
The Butterfly
Today I went shopping with daughter Farren and my grandchildren Riley and Jillian. We bought a treat at "Toys R Us" and stopped by the cemetery to visit. The kids were quite and I know they don't understand but they are polite. We stopped for dinner at Cheddars and ate out on the patio. The evening was cool with a nice breeze. We had a visitor while we waited for our food. A golden colored butterfly getntly bushed Farren's face and Riley's face. It then landed on the arm of Rileys chair and visited him. Although we all got very close the butterfly just sat there flapping his wings up and down as if to say hello. After a time he flew away. We found it so odd that he was no afraid of us. He just was there for a visit unafraid. I once read that butterflys were sent by those who have died to let us know that they were OK. I think Riley had a visit from his Uncle Rhino today.
posted by Michelle at 22:01:37
Saturday, July 29, 2006
butterflies in common
it's me again-the same girl who wrote about wednesday mornings with ryan! i too have lost a child,she passed away when i was 17. my husband has always told me that when he sees a butterfly it reminds him of our daughter! i went to get her name tattooed on my leg and next to it is a butterfly!!! the other day there was 4 butterflies on our porch just fluttering about and our daughter was our first thought! she would have been 4 this year. i find it interesting that we have that in common. my prayers are with your family! maybe ryan will keep her company since he loves kids so much!
posted by at 12:23:35
Monday, August 07, 2006
Ryan and Kids
Yep he loved kids. I know that he would have loved to have his own... but I am sure your little angel and Ryan are together....see once you were Ryans friend you were his friend until the end!!! He was the most loyal person I know... He is watching out for her I am sure. Thank You for all your kindness to remember Ryan....it is so hard to lose someone you love so much.... like you only a mother knows, Isn't it a comfort to think they are together...
posted by Michelle Ryans Mom at 22:05:07
