Dragonfly in the Garden

On Wednesday afternoon after spending the night missing my auntie and worrying about things, I went outside to check on my garden. I entertained her with stories of my broken tomato plants and my worry of planting too many pepper plants in such a small space. I told her that we would share peppers and I talked about my basil and oregano plants. I shared the story of the Dr. asking if I was high, and the ensuing jokes on Face book about harvesting my oregano.

My aunt knows how much I love my garden. So I firmly believe that she is the one who sent the dragonfly.

Wednesday afternoon as I was examining my plants and thinking of my Auntie, a sweet pretty dragonfly buzzed around me once, and then lightly landed on the stick that holds one of my plants up. This beautiful creature sat on the end of the stick, fluttered her wings, and looked at me.

I got such a sense of peace. It stole my breath away. I stared a long time and was tempted to get my camera, but I was sure it would fly away as soon as I did.  I went back into the house and when Dan came upstairs I took him outside to look at the peppers growing nicely.  There she was, my sweet dragonfly. Still sitting on her stick. I still did not get the camera, and now I kick myself for that, but it was such a precious moment.

I love you Auntie Elaine.  Please keep sending the dragonflies....