In the last six months Meggie has really enjoyed watching some movies that are new to her, especially some of the princess movies. She loves to have her big sister watch with her that's when we hear lots of laughter from Meggie.
One of the most recent movies we watched was newest version of "Charlotte's Web", by Paramount Pictures, oh how she loved this movie! The voices of the of the characters would just set Meggie off into a roll of laughter; and very soon we would both be laughing.
Tho we both found the movie to be quite enjoyable, I picked up on some deeper messages that came flooding through this story of a young girl who was determined to save a hopeless little pig. At the beginning of the movie Fern observes her father preparing to take the smallest baby pig (or runt) away. She soon realizes his life is in jeopardy if her father takes him, or if the mother pig is unable to care for him.
Fern then decides take a stand and states how unjust and unfair this is, not to mention the pig could not help it he was the runt. When Fern's father explains to her he is only doing what he has to do, and that the mother pig had more babies than she could feed. That's when Fern stated that "If no one will take care of him than I will." And indeed she did! Fern made a promise to that little pig she named Wilbur, and she intended to keep her promise.
As time passed Wilbur ended up across the street on the neighbors farm, where Fern continued to make frequent visits. Wilbur made many new friends with the other farm animals, but one of his best friends was a spider named Charlotte. Now Charlotte became a key player in keeping Wilbur alive. She spun amazing words into her web for all to see, not to be famous herself, Charlotte wanted all to see what she saw and admired when she looked at Wilbur. Wilbur was amazed by Charlotte, he thought she did miracles, but Charlotte assured Wilbur that the miracle she saw was in Wilbur. Charlotte taught others great things like teamwork and how to treat others, she was also able to let Wilbur see his first snow fall....a promise kept.
And in some small way Wilbur contributed to Fern, the farm, and the community. And Charlotte lived on in their hearts' even after she passed on, The people were kinder and more understanding, the animals were closer, friendship brought them through the winter, promises were kept, and even the hardest of hearts rose to the occasion. All because some stopped to see the grace, beauty and nobility of one of the humblest creatures.
The concerns Fern's parents had earlier on were quickly curbed by their doctor who questioned whether or not her mother believed in miracles. The doctor assured her mother, it's not a matter of if there are miracles; instead, it is whether or not we know where to look for them. The movie ends with playing the song, "Just Another Ordinary Miracle Today."
Many of the stories I have shared are some of the Ordinary Miracles I have experienced. Having a child whom some may not see the significance of their life, the beauty the nobility and the humble individuals these children are. God uses them with other individuals, neighborhoods and communities to impact their lives in a deep meaningful way. Charlotte called her unborn babies a "Magnum opus" or great work, not even knowing what they would be when they were born, and even though others thought Wilbur was ordinary, Charlotte considered him to be a miracle.
In conclusion, maybe I have inspired you to watch the movie Charlotte's Web with your family; but more so, I hope I have made you think of YOUR children as your "Magnum Opus" or your great work" ~ may we value their lives in such a way that we put forth our best when we raise them and train them. Others of you will think of your children as an "Ordinary Miracle" ~ there's babies being born everyday, and yet we need to be reminded what to see in all our children, the miracle they truly are.
When we value the gift of life that God has given us, it will have a life changing impact on those around us, especially for those who are willing to open their heart & eyes and look in the right places for the miracles.
Children are a blessing from the Lord.
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