New Birth

I must admit that I cried like a proud Mama when I spied this beautiful creature in the bug hut this morning. "Shelby" made her grand entrance while we were outside swimming. We allowed her wings to dry for a few hours and then took the hut outside to set her free.

We had a tiny bit of trouble getting her to come out.
Once she did, she flew around a bit and then would land in the grass here and there.We loved being able to visit with her before she flew away.
Hannah was sad to see her go, but we're hoping to find some baby caterpillars on the fennel soon.
One can't help but marvel at the transformation from creepy, crawly caterpillar to a magnificent and graceful butterfly. A new birth, indeed!

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you. ~1 Peter 1:3-4