"Preserving a gentle spirit in a heartless world
takes extraordinary courage, determination and resilience.
Do not underestimate the power of gentleness
because gentleness is strength wrapped in peace.
And therein lies the power to change the world."
This is our little friend Percy. We found him as a teeny, tiny 1/8" monarch caterpillar, and he lived in a glass home in our dining room. We watched him grow and grow every day, until finally he spun himself a cocoon, which is probably one of the most fascinating things in nature that I have ever witnessed with my own eyes. He emerged from his chrysalis on a rather windy and chilly Summer morning. As we set him free, Jimmy got to reacquaint himself with the new Percy. With all the love and compassion in the world, he sat on the patio with Percy until Percy was strong enough to hold his own. And because sometimes when you love something, there comes a time to set it free. And that's what Jimmy did. And every time we see a monarch, we wonder if it's Percy.
Gentleness is always greatness.
That is such a sweet story and memory! I know Jimmy will love hearing this story when he is older; and maybe he'll enjoy retelling it to his own children. :)
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