"Can't stay forever"

This gorgeous polyphemus moth was found on my back patio the morning after a graduation party for my son. My mother urged me to grab my camera and take a picture of it and I am so glad I did! Not only are the colors and markings beautiful but it brought with it a life lesson for me.

As we were going in and out of the house cleaning up from the night before I would glance over to see if it was still there and to get one more look at it's beauty. Then, so quickly, it was gone. I came inside and said to my daughter that I was disappointed the moth wasn't here anymore. “Well”, she said, “it can't stay forever”.

My son is like this moth. Graduating from high school and getting ready for college he will be leaving soon. I will not be able to glance over and see him and I will be disappointed that he isn't here anymore. The years have gone by so quickly but like that moth he can't stay forever. He has to fly too. So, for now, we will just enjoy the time we have before he has to leave.

Good Luck, John!

(now maybe I'll finish those purses, the door hanging,etc.!)