Never Before Had I Seen a Butterfly Smile

Last night, I couldn't have had a better dream, couldn't have made it any sweeter, wouldn't have it any other way!   God's love was all over me. My PASTORS came and that was an incredible surprise. Their bible teachings about God have deeply touched, changed,  and filled  my life. They were sitting side by side joined with a host of loving family members and my closest friends. There was a sweet, sweet spirit in that place and I was at peace. The preparation was my meditation.  My Glam Squad  had arrived.

Yes, the butterflies glided in one by one finding their seats quietly. Before I knew it there was a zillion butterflies sitting in a symmetrical line.  They did not flutter their wings. They were still. Their seating arrangement reminded me of a receiving line. And though I was humbled by their presence and so grateful that they came; They didn't come to rescue to me. They came to celebrate. It was my special day. I was the bride.  The butterflies stared proudly: colors sparkling, radiating bursts of sunlight.  I could see their eyes. I could see me in their eyes. Never before had I seen a  butterfly smile. They were smiling my reflection, illuminating wondrous majesty, assurance and grace. And their smiles excited me! 

Finally, the beauty that I see lives within me. 

Last night, a zillion butterflies beheld my beauty! 

Last night, a zillion butterflies beheld my delicacy!

The entire performance was like a long  incantation and a prayer.  As we sat backstage reflecting on this creative process and our individual performances we found moments to exchange. It felt so natural for us to cozy up  together standing and sitting in the only dressing room. We filled every moment we could in our final hours together, and took each other and everything around us in.

We were so thrilled to be on Broadway! Flashing lights, Gigantic billboard signs, we knew it was only a matter of time before our names would be lit up in magnificent lights. I was so filled with emotion that I just wanted to dance! And backstage: I did, I danced, twirled and waved my arms in praise!

We shared  unique stories about womanhood, our belief in God, and our desire to walk in God's will and way. In essence, we were all saying the same things. We had a dying need to connect, to be delivered, and to survive. Needless to say, we spent precious time.  We fought back our tears so we wouldn't ruin our makeup and found new ways to smile. And what I remember most,  is the countless hugs that we held for a long time. I knew in my heart we'd be together again; until then we'll wait on God's time.