LADYBUG

A sweet story by my sister-in-law Lucinda Zamora-Wiley who is a gifted and talented poet and writer. Here is a story she submitted (and was published) by GuidePost “AngelsOnEarth.org” publication Mar/Apr 2014

It had taken eight years to get pregnant again. Now in my fourth week, I rushed to the doctor with abdominal pains. Please, let this baby survive, I prayed, fearing another miscarriage.

As I pulled into the parking lot, I noticed a ladybug sitting peacefully on my side-view mirror. The first one I’d seen since my miscarriage all those years ago. It felt like a sign back the, that God was with me in my grief. Now I believed the polka-dotted creature had reappeared to let me know that my baby and I were in God’s care. The doctor confirmed that everything was fine.

Two months later, I had another scare. On the way to the doctor, a ladybug alighted on my windshield. Once again, our baby was okay.

In my final trimester, I started a ladybug collection to keep my faith strong. An enamel ladybug from a flea market for my rearview mirror, a ladybug stapler for my desk Friends, family, even my students surprised me with ladybug journals, stuffed animals and key chains.

Soon, we welcomed our baby girl. We named her Ava, Latin for “bird.” In honor of those little red ladybirds – my own personal reminders of God’s loving care.

Where has God shown Himself or comforted you in your life?

Prayer:

Father God, thank you for showing up in our lives in the simplest of ways. Your loving touch has a healing effect on our spirits and souls. Help us to turn to you in all times, not just when we are hurting or feeling anxious. Teach us that your presence is a gift, given freely to us through your love and your son Jesus. Keep us near you. In the powerful name of Jesus – Amen!