It's The Small Things

Life and death seem so simple in theory, but when someone meaningful passes away you are reminded of how complex and fragile life is.  That was my lesson last week as we unexpectedly had to say goodbye to our friend and coworker Dr. Starnes.
I've always taken comfort in my faith when it comes to death but for some reason not this time.  I struggled with my trust in God to provide and protect.  I was not ashamed to say I was angry with Him but He was loving enough to keep gently pushing me towards the peace He had to offer.
It's funny how something so small can soften a heart and remind us that God is ever present in ALL circles of life.  My moment of peace came after Doc's memorial service.  I had come home early from work to just find some quiet. I know it's seems odd to some but the chores involved with chickens and rabbits and gardening is peaceful and calm.  So you can imagine the unexpected excitement when I realized the pile of fur in the doe rabbit cage was a nest for baby bunnies!

Not only did we have no idea one of our doe's was pregnant but these babies had crawled through a hole in the cage and fell 3 feet to the ground only to then burrow all around the hutch area.  Hubby called it an Easter egg hunt for pink blobs.  But we found them and they were healthy and fine.  It was in that moment that I found peace in 6 pink fragile bunnies.
God is good, He will always provide and protect.  We've since lost a baby but the remaining 5 are healthy and growing.  My anger is gone and has been replaced with my memories of Doc and how he would have loved hearing about my base jumping miracle bunnies.  Cause it truly is the small things that often make the biggest impact.