Saturday, June 4, 2011

Letting go of the butterflies

We went to Potowatami Zoo on Tuesday and had our picnic afterwards.  We had purchased five caterpillars a few weeks ago and watched them turn into chrysalis.  About a week ago, each one turned into a butterfly.  It was amazing to me that all five survived and grew and were ready to go.  After our meal was finished, Miss H opened the cage.  One by one the butterflies hesitantly sat on the rim.  And then each one suddenly found its wings and off it went.  It was a beautiful scene--teachers, parents, and kids--all watching and cheering as the butterflies went into the world.

A few days later, I was thinking, "Fly, LB; fly, TM; fly, V; fly, TB; fly, C.  We're ready to let you go.  Take the exam, get your diploma, and go on with your lives.  This is just the beginning!"

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