Our neighbor has a lovely pond out behind his house, tucked amongst some trees. It is fairly hidden from view of anyone - a beautiful, calm, quiet spot. The water is clear; gazing into it you can see scores of Sally and Mander's cousins (remember our newts from this spring?) Frogs chirrup and croak along the edge of the water, jumping in as soon as someone steps too close. Above the water, myriad damsel flies hover and swoop. They are the most brilliant turquoise blue, like little flying jewels, delicate yet bold. There are larger dragon flies with buzzing wings that dart from shore to shore. Along the edge grow wild flowers: Queen Anne's Lace, Crown Vetch, Bird's Foot Trefoil, even Forget-me-nots. Swallows swoop right down to the water, gobbling up tasty bugs, then swooping high up into the air only to turn and come back for a second course.
Yesterday we all went down there for an afternoon dip. The children giggled and squealed, splashed and kicked. I got to take off across the pond for a nice swim. It was so incredible to have my eyes skimming right along the surface of the water viewing the damsel flies, the swallows, and the flowers from an entirely new perspective. It makes me stand in utter awe of the Creator - He who created vast mountain ranges... yet attends to the minutest detail on a brilliant turquoise insect; He who filled the oceans deep... yet fills hidden ponds with treasures waiting to be discovered by eager children; He who created all of humanity... yet formed and fashioned me, knowing the depths of my heart better than I. Incredible, Amazing, Wonderful Lord, worthy, so worthy of all my praise and adoration! Incredible!
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