Last weekend while dismantling a tent, I found a spider. It was a very unique and colorful spider. I was in awe of how beautiful this little spider was. I took special care to remove it and placed it somewhere better suited for spiders, specifically my zinnias. I set it free and I never expected to see it again.
I have been enjoying my newly acquired hot tub. I was using it daily morning and night. The perfect beginning and ending to my days. Sunday night I enjoyed a soak under the stars before retiring. Upon waking around 4:30am Monday I quickly took the dogs out, fed the cats and made my mushroom coffee. I quietly changed into my bathing suit and headed outside to the hot tub. There is a dusk to dawn light on the barn which highlights the back deck, including the hot tub area. As I reached for the hot tub cover I saw a spider perched proudly on a massive web attached to the cover. I turned on the deck lights to try and get a better look, but it was still too dark to see clearly, especially without my contacts.
I returned to the house and changed out of my bathing suit. I made too much noise and accidentally woke up Bryon. He wanted to know why I was up so early. I explained there was a spider web and I didn’t want to destroy it. I was curious to see what kind of spider had taken up residence in my hot tub area.
When the sun rose, we headed out to see the invader. I was delighted to see it was actually the beautiful spider I had released in the zinnias. Either that very one or we have a new species of spiders in our backyard. I tried to capture it with my camera, but I couldn’t get a good picture of it.
Enough goofing off with the spider, I had to leave for work. I shared the story of the spider with my clients that day. I was eager to discover if it was still there when I got home from work.
Once home I headed out to the deck and straight over to the hot tub. Sadly, the web and the spider had disappeared. Oh well, at least I have the memories, plus I could now use my hot tub.
After dinner I quickly suited up and headed out for a relaxing soak. It was so enjoyable. Life is good. I slept pretty well that night. I awoke happy that I could watch the sunrise again from my hot tub. I quickly fed the cats, walked the dogs, suited up and headed to the hot tub!
To my surprise my friend had returned. There was another equally impressive web attached to the hot tub cover once again! I wouldn’t be able to remove the cover from the hot tub without disturbing this lovely little creature’s web. Upon returning inside to change I told Bryon she was back. We have discovered that she is a female marbled orb weaver. She eats her web and builds a new one each night. By eating the web she creates more silk for her next web. How amazing is that? She has returned every day this week. I have decided to name her Charlotte. So original, I know!
God created everything with such thoughtfulness. No detail has been overlooked. This little spider has brightened my week. Her determination to build a web there every night makes me smile. I am happy to share my space with her and coexist with nature, as life should be.
Instead of fearing what we don’t understand we should embrace our differences. We should study one another and learn about our differences. This holds true for everything in life. We are all different. We all have different stories. We are all part of God’s plan. For that reason we need to become more understanding and empathetic towards one another. We need to stop pushing our own views and try to understand those who differ in thinking than us. We have successfully managed to divide ourselves from others for various reasons. I say it’s time to unite. To become better versions of ourselves in order to make this a kinder gentler place to live.
I am all about being kinder these days. To live in the present with gratitude and awareness of others. Do you enjoy being out in nature? What makes your days brighter?
Drop me a note. I’d love to hear your story! Namaste.