In December, I wrote about dreams and butterflies.
I was in the office today when my little sister told me about a butterfly she saw the night before in our house. It was green, very reminiscient of the one that came right after Papa passed away. Not only had she seen it last night but this morning when she was eating breakfast, the butterfly was resting on one of the kitchen doors just sitting there. She told me how happy it made her to see the butterfly and it also made her miss Papa. I burst into tears when she told me and I reassured her that Papa probably came to visit ’cos he missed her. She said she too cried last night when she saw the butterfly.
I came home today and went to the kitchen to drink some herbs. I looked to the ceiling and see a butterfly. So I called my little sister to check whether it was the same butterfly she saw in the morning and she said yes. I was happy to see the butterfly ‘cos I thought I had missed it!
Just now, I was sitting on my parent’s side of the living room with my mother, when I saw the same butterfly flutter by with a flurry to the sofa next to my mom. It perched on the armchair and rested for quite awhile. I finally told my mom, “You know Papa’s visiting?” and nodded to the butterfly.
Last night when my little sister pointed excitedly to the butterfly, all my mom said was that “butterflies are friendly insects”. HAHA!
Anyway, I proceeded to tell her what my little sister said to me today. Then I showed her the two blog entries my little sister wrote. When I read both entries, I cried because what she wrote made so much sense and I really feel it’s from the heart. The first one was after she saw the butterfly and the second one was written after the breakfast meeting.
I took pictures of the butterflies. You’ll understand once you see…
This picture was taken on the 10 October 2007, 7 days after Papa passed away. The butterfly sat on the sofa my dad last sat on.

This picture was taken today, on 4 July 2008 on the ceiling of my kitchen.

Can you spot the butterfly? Taken tonight, 5 July 2008.

The butterfly up close.

Just now, when I was leaving I touched the chair and the butterfly flew away.
Some of us as Christians may have reservations whether to believe in butterflies revisiting because reincarnation or such visitations are not common in the Christian faith. We’er not supposed to believe it. However, I personally believe this butterfly is a sign from my dad anyway. Why? A butterfly represents Resurrection and Life. It represents transformation, transcendence and freedom.
I do believe strongly in the spiritual realm. I have heard strange visitations that sound off and scary. However, when this butterfly visited in October and today, I felt joy, peace and reassurance. I am not scared. And I’m a scaredy-cat!
Do I believe my dad is living in the butterfly? Not really. I do believe it is a sign though and maybe his presence is here. I have faith in God that He blesses us with signs and wonders so that we may have hope. God has always provided answers to prayers and signs as confirmation. It is up to our faith to see it.
I also feel that He is reassuring us that Papa is alive and well in heaven.
In the last few days, I have been amazed and in awe. God to me has never been more real and I have felt so much peace in my heart from the testimonies I’ve read (my last few posts).
I can understand the reservations though.
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. - Hebrews 11:1
Heaven is real and Jesus Christ is coming soon!









