Small Wonders

Have been at the McCook house for the past two days.  Although I work while I am here, the pace is a little slower and not quite so structured so I can take some time to enjoy my back yard where the butterfly bush is currently in full bloom.  The purple blossoms are covered by butterflies and bumble bees throughout the day.  This afternoon I spent some time outside, soaking up a few rays and trying to capture these small wonders on film.  While spending time there I noticed at least 4 different butterfly species of varying colors and size as well as two very busy bumble bees and one determined honey bee.  The great thing about the butterfly bush is that the sweet nectar and the bright blossoms holds the attention of these little creatures while I click the shutter hundreds of times and hope for that perfect photo where the butterfly wings are fully open or the bumble bee is holding still enough to catch the perfect angle.  Being able to photograph some of God's littlest creatures makes me look more closely at all the other pieces of his handiwork that surrounds me and I always end up in awe and praise to our very creative God.  Thank you Lord for your wonders big and small.