My Little Lady

I have the cutest figurine. She always makes me smile. She sits in my kitchen window sill with that silly expression. "I can't believe what you just did!" She watches me as I wash my dishes, cook up some pancakes, or dance with my children. The artist Lori Mitchell has a fabulous collection of other adorable figurines. I picked out my little lady on our anniversary get away in Stillwater, Minnesota, in a little antique gift shop on the main street. I wish I had a picture of her in our former house. She was just darling sitting in my bump out kitchen window amongst my collection of blue glass bottles and sentimental keepsakes. That kitchen window was in fact the origin of our house fire. . .outside and underneath this very window. I can still picture the flames dancing through the glass. The fire inspectors, of course, gave great attention to this area of the kitchen, searching for clues and evidence. The window panes had burst open shattering some of my glass bottles and vases in the intense heat. I remember standing outside with the fire inspectors discussing the scene, when I caught a glimpse of her. Peering into the rubble, I could see her bright red and yellow form. I remember saying, "It would mean a lot to me if you would reach in and grab that figurine for me." And there she was, as cute as ever! Her delicate ribbon around her neck was still tied in a pretty bow. Some black soot, but her darling expression still beaming at me saying "You won't believe what I just saw!" I placed her next to my computer monitor at work to be a constant reminder. I did not clean her for a few months. When I did clean her, I purposely left the little smudge mark on her face. It is her beauty mark. It is my affectionate reminder of God's ability to guard and protect. . . . an amazing realization. She is back on duty in my kitchen window.

Isaiah 43:2-3 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour