Thursday, February 13, 2014

The Big Rabbit

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To the Big Rabbit,

I was in Mr. Frank's garden today. I was a little nervous to go under then fence by myself. I forgot how fluffy my fur is sometimes and Big Rabbits are so good at helping little rabbits when they get stuck. I found the spot that we alway got through, and it was easy. The grass was worn and I could still see your paw prints from our last adventure in the garden. I was afraid to hop around by myself. I've never been in the garden alone, so I just snuggled down right by the fence where I felt safe. It was very quiet and a little scary in the dark of the morning, but I remembered you said that bunnies love the morning time. So I did try to love it, but I had tears on my whiskers and it made it hard to see. I could hear the birds waking up and singing a little. I remember you would try to sing with them. I miss that! My ears were really heavy, but with every sound I would try to lift them up to listen for all the little creatures that you introduced me to. They were all there singing, and chirping and croaking. Sweet familiar sounds that were more like love notes for me. And then it happened. Mr Sun peeked his head over the edge of the meadow and dried my tears and invited me into the garden. The higher the sun got, the better I could see all the trails you made for me and the forts we made to hide from Mr. Frank. I found carrots and radishes just like you showed me, and I quickly remembered how sweet the dew tasted dripping from the lettuce leaves. That was one of my favorite things you taught me.

Thank you for loving the Little Rabbit every day and for teaching me how to love all the little creatures in the garden. Thank you for  showing me how to find the very best carrots and give them away to everyone we hopped by. My adventures in the garden will be different, but I'm not afraid anymore. I know you are in the garden this morning with Jesus snuggled at His feet. Thank you for teaching about Jesus. I cant wait to meet Him face to face. Save me a spot in the grass next to you. I miss the Big Rabbit so much that sometimes I think I won't be able to stand it. But I will see you again! and I can't wait to be hopping around heaven with you and singing with angels. I love you with all my heart.                                                                                            The Little Rabbit

19 comments:

  1. Very Sweet. Thanks for illustrating to us another way to experience love. We all have a beautiful story to tell...you do it so well.

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  2. Oh Ruthie, so, so sweet. I remember your dad so fondly. He took care of me when I needed taking care of the most. What great memories. Thinking of you and including all of your family in my special prayers constantly. Much, much love, Daisy

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  3. Oh my precious little rabbit! My heart aches for you. I miss my big Rabbit so much some days it hurts. I love you sweet friend and am thinking of you everyday.

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  4. What precious memories y'all made together. Thanks for sharing this beautiful story.

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  5. This is absolutely beautiful, Mrs. Ruthie!!! Sending lots and lots of love your way - thankful for you and your family more than you know! Xoxo

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  6. mrs ruthie! this is so so sweet…i am praying for you and your family as you process through losing someone so dear!
    love
    lod

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  7. Daisy! Daddy LOVED watching us play tennis!!!!He absolutely adored you!!! Thank you for reading my blog!!! love to you

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  8. Thank you for reading! You are the sweetest thing for encouraging me! love love love R

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  9. Julie!!!!!!! Big Rabbits are special! We are blessed! I love you! R

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  10. YOu are precious! IT is I who am thankful for you! What a blessing you are to our family in so many ways!!! I miss y'all and am going to have to road trip soon! I do love you! R

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  11. Love. Couldn't have said it better myself.
    I am ready to go to the Big Garden... aren't you?
    Love from this little rabbit to YOU, little rabbit!!!!!

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  12. Laura Grace!!!! You are precious and sweet! Thank you for your prayers. It truly is the one thing I cherish! God is so good to wrap our family up in lots of love from treasured friends like you! You are a treasure! love love loveR

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  13. I loved hearing from you today! Thank you for taking the time to encourage me today! God is good! His mercy is everlasting and His truth endures forever! He used you to lift my heart today! thank you! love love loveR

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  14. Oh my goodness, this made me cry. I love where you told him to save you a spot in the grass...just so, so sweet. I love you!!!

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  15. Thank you for making the adventures of life come alive! You have such a way with words. Thanks also for sharing these precious memories… Praying for your family and giving thanks for the life and example of big rabbits. I miss mine every day.

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  16. Kelley! There is nothing like a big rabbit! Thank you for meeting me in the garden! love to you!!! R

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  17. Paige! Thank you for being my sweet friend! You bless my heart everyday! I do love you! R

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  18. A lovely picture. You are so gifted with painting from the heart... May He continue to SHINE on all your paths. Peace and comfort to you & yours. Hugs.

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  19. Kari!!!! You are so precious! Thank you! I hope all is great with y'all! I miss seeing you! R

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