Butterflies became such a significant part of my life, and my family’s many years ago. They always seem to appear, and fly extremely close, on the most important days making me smile, making me remember such a beautiful, loving family member.

I love hearing how butterflies have touched others people’s lives as well. It is remarkable how beautiful they are, the transformation they take on to become a butterfly, and how they represent more than that as well.

I am so happy I was able to help my friend’s vision turn into a reality this weekend. I was able to give her 12 butterflies that emerged in my butterfly house to release at her mother’s service. My heart is happy.

Here are a handful of photos of those butterflies enjoying some nectar, giving them fuel to fly high when released.

These two butterflies below emerged in the garden this morning.