Posted by Amy Sun June 29, 2008, 9:26 pm
Butterflies...
are meaningful to me. Since Lydia's passing, every time I see one I think of her. I don't really see them all that often, which makes it extra special when I do have that moment.
Did you know that a butterfly is a Christian symbol of resurrection? The caterpillar signifies life here on earth. It disappears into a cocoon and appears dead, but later emerges as a butterfly...far more beautiful and free than before. Lydia emerged from her cocoon a glorious butterfly, bound not for this world but one very close by. When I see a butterfly, I think of Lydia's new life in heaven, where every part of her is perfect... and I feel peaceful.
Yesterday I received a beautiful gift in the mail from some old friends from my mom's group in South Bend. A card with a butterfly magnet on it, with a note that it was meant for us with our magnetic wall :-). AND a special card from the Potawatomi Zoological Society (zoo in South Bend) that reads:
Dear Focosi Family,
A commemorative brick has been purchased in memory of Lydia Grace. The brick will be placed in the walkway that paves our new butterfly immersion exhibit--a lush and beautiful garden filled with butterflies. The brick inscription will read: IN LOVING MEMORY OF LYDIA GRACE
Isn't that just the neatest thing??? I don't even keep in touch with these friends like I would like, so I am especially humbled that they would do this. It is such an appropriate way to honor and remember Lydia and I cannot thank them enough. I can't wait to see the exhibit...gives me an excuse to get up there. SB friends-play date at the zoo, anyone???
I leave you with this...a butterfly in Lydia's garden in our yard.
are meaningful to me. Since Lydia's passing, every time I see one I think of her. I don't really see them all that often, which makes it extra special when I do have that moment.
Did you know that a butterfly is a Christian symbol of resurrection? The caterpillar signifies life here on earth. It disappears into a cocoon and appears dead, but later emerges as a butterfly...far more beautiful and free than before. Lydia emerged from her cocoon a glorious butterfly, bound not for this world but one very close by. When I see a butterfly, I think of Lydia's new life in heaven, where every part of her is perfect... and I feel peaceful.
Yesterday I received a beautiful gift in the mail from some old friends from my mom's group in South Bend. A card with a butterfly magnet on it, with a note that it was meant for us with our magnetic wall :-). AND a special card from the Potawatomi Zoological Society (zoo in South Bend) that reads:
Dear Focosi Family,
A commemorative brick has been purchased in memory of Lydia Grace. The brick will be placed in the walkway that paves our new butterfly immersion exhibit--a lush and beautiful garden filled with butterflies. The brick inscription will read: IN LOVING MEMORY OF LYDIA GRACE
Isn't that just the neatest thing??? I don't even keep in touch with these friends like I would like, so I am especially humbled that they would do this. It is such an appropriate way to honor and remember Lydia and I cannot thank them enough. I can't wait to see the exhibit...gives me an excuse to get up there. SB friends-play date at the zoo, anyone???
I leave you with this...a butterfly in Lydia's garden in our yard.
Comments
Emily - Tue July 1, 2008, 7:36 pm
What a beautiful gift. I agree with Angela: can we see more pics of the garden, please?Amy - Tue July 1, 2008, 4:45 pm
Oh how sweet! Call me when you come for that visit. We got a zoo pass this year so we can join you anytime :)Jessica - Mon June 30, 2008, 2:28 pm
How Beautiful!Angela - Mon June 30, 2008, 7:27 am
What a wonderful gift! So how is Lydia's garden doing? It looks from the one picture you were able to make it grown, can we see more pics?Danielle - Mon June 30, 2008, 2:06 am
That post gave me chills!! How nice of your friends in South Bend, and how special to see the butterfly in Lydia's garden! Lydia has touched so many people in her little life!Renay - Mon June 30, 2008, 12:06 am
Wow...how neat and so very special. And I LOVE the picture you took -simply gorgeous and I got chills when I really looked at it.Kristy V - Sun June 29, 2008, 9:57 pm
What a great pic in Lydia's garden. I am up for a road trip as well! How sweet of your friends!!Lindsay - Sun June 29, 2008, 9:50 pm
What an excellent gift! Do you think perhaps you might hold off on the trip until I'm finished with bedrest, so that Ruby and I can tag along? If not, I understand... knows how long this deal will last. :) Maybe next summer, though? :) Anyway, I think this is very cool, and I'm so thankful you have friends like this all over the place.See? We all think you're pretty cool. You didn't just get cool when you got to Lafayette. :)
2008 Mike and Amy Focosi
