About this Story....

Welcome to "Caterpillars to Butterflies." This is a narrative of our faith journey and the incredible transformation God performed in our lives from 2007 to 2009. It is a story of God's unwavering faithfulness and what happens when we choose to trust Him, regardless of how circumstances appear. Through hardships, struggles, loss, and confusion, God revealed Himself to my husband, Tom, and me. We learned invaluable lessons about letting go of our own logic and understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6), surrendering our personal goals, and embracing His eternal purpose for our lives. Ultimately, this journey revealed His redeeming and transforming love for us. We hope our story inspires you to nurture your own faith and deepen your relationship with Him, trusting in His faithfulness no matter what challenges you face. May our journey from caterpillars to butterflies encourage you on your path.

Saturday, October 22, 2022

Saturday, December 22, 2007

A Dream of Change and Renewal

I had another dream this morning—one full of movement, change, and divine revelation.


The Gathering at D & L’s House

A group of us gathered at D & L’s house for prayer and worship.

Except—it wasn’t their house anymore. It had become a place of business, and I noticed a new name on the building. They had sold it.

I was surprised at how quickly the new owners had put up their signage—had they prepared in advance?

As I watched, I saw D & L leaving with a few last items. They didn’t seem to acknowledge the gathering, but then—L stopped. It was like she heard something from the Lord.

She turned, looked straight at me, and walked toward me.

She said something that I later realized meant:

“D noticed something different about your form.”

This told her that something was wrong with me.

As she laid hands on me, I told her that there was something wrong with my tummy—but the doctors hadn’t figured out what.

She started praying, and as I joined in, I felt something happen.

๐Ÿ”ธ My tummy jumped and flipped.
๐Ÿ”ธ My right ear popped (again, the right side seems significant).
๐Ÿ”ธ And I knew I was healed.


The Unexpected Gathering at Our Home

Then, Tom and I invited people to our house because we had received a couple of important dates—but we didn’t know what was supposed to happen on those days.

As people arrived, I was shocked—not by who came, but by who didn’t. The people we invited weren’t there, while others we hadn’t invited were.

Chaos filled the kitchen. People were helping themselves, throwing things out. I tried to salvage what I could but soon felt disconnected.

I wanted peace—a break from the unexpected activity.

So I left.


The Land Movers and the Leveled Sanctuary

As I walked down the street, I heard a thunderous noise.

A parade of enormous earth movers and bulldozers rumbled down the road.

I kept walking toward a place I considered my sanctuary, a refuge of peace. But when I arrived, I was shocked.

Everything had been plowed down.

The trees, the nature, the beauty—all of it, leveled.

The only thing left standing was the building I had been walking toward.

I felt a deep sense of loss—this place of peace, this refuge, was gone.


Revelation Upon Waking

When I woke up and reflected, I realized something strange—D & L were in wedding clothes.

๐Ÿ”ธ D in a tuxedo
๐Ÿ”ธ L in a wedding dress

Why? That had to be significant.

When I told Tom the dream, he asked me:

"What did you feel when you saw the land movers?"

I realized—not fear. Not anxiety. Just curiosity and amazement at their size. I didn’t think they had anything to do with me.

Then Tom shared his thoughts:

“I think this is the Lord plowing down everything we know and consider to be a place of peace, refuge, and safety—leveling it to build something new.”

“Sometimes in dreams, trees represent people. Maybe even some people will be removed from our lives as part of the new thing He is doing.”

And that’s when Isaiah 43:18-19 came to mind:

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland."

Then, as I looked up the passage, I read the preceding verses (15-17):

"I am the LORD, your Holy One, Israel's Creator, your King. This is what the LORD says—he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, who drew out the chariots and horses, the army and reinforcements together, and they lay there, never to rise again, extinguished, snuffed out like a wick.”

It immediately reminded me of Exodus 14:13:

“Moses answered the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.’”


A Prophetic Connection from 2005

Then, I remembered something from BK’s dream in March 2005:

“…But L visits Tom and Linda and prays over them and the work they are to do at this orphanage. I also think ‘God is most pleased with Tom and Linda, and their hearts before the Lord.’”


What Is God Saying?

This dream, these scriptures, and even BK’s dream all seem connected.

๐Ÿ”ธ D & L in wedding clothesA new covenant? A transition? A symbolic passing of something?
๐Ÿ”ธ The bulldozers leveling the landGod tearing down the “old” to build the “new”
๐Ÿ”ธ The unexpected guestsGod orchestrating His plan in ways we don’t expect
๐Ÿ”ธ The loss of “peaceful places”A call to trust Him beyond what feels comfortable
๐Ÿ”ธ Healing in the dreamGod’s restoration in His timing

I don’t have all the answers yet, but I know one thing:

God is moving. He is making a way. And I will trust Him.

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