Origami

I am a little obsessed with origami. I'm not very good at it but I can whip out a decent crane and a few more regular shapes. One things I absolutely love folding is a butterfly. Here is why:

When I was growing up, my mother always told me that every time you see a butterfly it means Heavenly Father loves you. I didn't believe her until I noticed I saw a butterfly whenever I needed a reminder that I was loved. Sometimes I saw an actual butterfly, a picture, someones shirt, or even jewelry. Every time though, I felt happier.

Now that I can fold butterflies, I give them to my friends who need a little pick me up. I always write a message on the paper before I fold them.

Another way I help friends with origami is by sending them to California. This may seem strange but the one of the missionaries that I am writing is in California. Originally, I only planned on sending him one and maybe a couple others for his companions but we are using them for different things now. He looks for people in his area who might need a pick me up and asks me to send him a butterfly to give to them. Oh how I love writing a missionary! I always have a fun time writing and receiving letters in the mail.

Origami is so much fun and so far, it has blessed my life and hopefully a few others along the way :)