New Year's Butterfly

The best part of Christmas 08' was everything and more! 

More because that special twinkle of a heart was when  Hubz' and I went off for a few days to a cool pretty' hideaway far far far from this city. No kids.Just the two of us! 

What luxury it was to just be together with no agenda but to seriously indulge in relaxing. Woooow' relaxing, imagine that!

The first day after lunch, he decided to tee' off playing nine holes. Fine by me. I relished that moment being by myself with nothing but the view of silent rolling greens and the harmonious chirping of birds for company. 

Life so alive!

Lying on my bed facing nature, my eyes feasted and drank on the beauty before me. Slowly, it dawned how achingly tired I actually was....as if the whole weight of the year to pass decided to press in suffocatingly at that very  hour.

A deep purposeful breath of  cool mountain air gently, so gently, released me. It was then I felt a huge baggage of deep seated spirited tiredness, and concern, and thinking physically lift from my very soul. Hypnotized by tranquility, my body literally sunk deep into a floating state of blissful rest. Nirvana, you could say. 

The last day we decided to take a side trip to a mystical chapel we had been hearing about. True enough, it was a one of the most beautiful nature sanctuaries I have ever seen, perfect for meditating or being by oneself to jot down plans, or even be with friends for a meaningful time together.

We hiked up the long trail of gardens to where the chapel was and entered with ( respectful) playfuness and reverence for the prettiness and tranquiity of the Dominican sanctuary. 

Since we were totally alone, we took the liberty of taking a few pics, staying momentarily to admire the artistry of its interior with its colorfuly stained walls and windows. That's when I saw it!

Flying so daintily, this pretty lovely butterfly fluttered in from the garden, through an open widow,  gliding gracefully and gently settling into my hubby's bown leather belt! Mesmerizing!! To say that we were totally awestruck is an undertatement!

And if that wasnt enough, a  minute later, her prettiess, the butterfly, fluttered once again, this time casually settling on me! 

I don't have the words to describe that moment except to say that it was the most spiritual experinece we have both ever had inside a church. It was like.....like.... we were being bonded once again....

Our presence sanctified, not by a priest or a pastor or a  minister...but by no less, than a pretty spotted yellow winged angel of a butterly! :)

PS: Thank you so much for the greetings everyone! 

And yes, I owe quite a number of people letters and responses. I will get into that this week:)

Just as soon as I finish that last last leftover cup of strawberry ice cream...