Counting Butterfies - Nanette M. Holloway

Counting Butterflies

Are you counting butterflies?

My husband, a truck driver, counts butterflies on his endless route. In the spring he is quick to announce the first butterfly he spots. Then when fall rolls around he resumes his practice as the fragile creatures make their way back to Mexico.

As a home health nurse, I too adopted the tradition of counting butterflies during my day. The sightings are always sure to bring a smile.

Once, several years ago we were graced by clusters of Monarchs roosting in our trees. Monarchs do this to stay warm. Such a beautiful, awe-inspiring sight.

Now butterflies grace my garden from distant destinations to feed on nectar. They especially like the creeping phlox and tulips in early spring.

Today I spy several butterflies on bright orange milkweed.

Fun Butterfly Facts

Monarchs head north from Mexico in spring for summer breeding and food sources for their offspring, caterpillars.
The fragile creatures don’t tolerate the colder temperatures in north America and Canada.
Monarch caterpillars feed on milkweed.
They may travel up to 3,000 miles in their migratory journey.
Feeding sources are dwindling due to pesticides that kill milkweed.
Learn more in the link above.

Counting Butterflies

One thing is certain, we all need God’s help to show us the path of life. Just as God gifted monarchs to follow a migratory path, He promises to help us on our own journey. All we have to do is ask and He is faithful to guide us.