Touched by an Elderly Neighbor

God was on dual duty today bringing my neighbor and I together. Let me explain. In the morning I try as best as I can remember to pray, God use me today and put me where you need me. I pray that I would be sensitive enough to follow the Spirit.
As I was pulling out of the driveway and got to the apron before the street. I looked over and my 93 year old neighbor, Karen, was pulling in the driveway. I feel prompted at times to call her when there is bad weather to check on her or at other times. Today as I gazed over I heard the whisper of God say "go ask her to go to lunch." I hesitated because you see I had my "to do list." Now I quite frequently ask to be used by God and then in the next moment say "but" I have this or that to do and at the end of the day ask "Well God why did you not use me?". So as I address these arguments in my head and make a decisions to stop and obey, I witness a blessing. I got out of my car and approached her she began to chat with me. Within minutes our conversation got distracted by a 3 to 4 inch black butterfly (lined with yellow). It was so noticeable as it fluttered between us and hovered that I stopped and commented on it. "You see I love butterflies" I said. "They are always a reminder from God that I am a new creation in Christ" I said. She then responded "We are new creations." Get this! The butterfly then landed on her and stayed for a good while and then flew away. It was a very distinct moment that could not be ignored. We did go to lunch and I so enjoy Karen's history and stories. She said to me as we were about to part "this really made my day to go to lunch, I was not looking forward to this afternoon because I am losing my friends and have been very sad, thank you so much." (Long story as to why she was losing her friends) She then grabbed me and gave me a hug and kiss on the cheek. She in all the 6 years I have lived here has never hugged and kissed me. As I got back in my car I grabbed my cheek and thought to myself "this was like a kiss from my mom (who is now longer on earth and I miss her so much and the 2 year Anniversary to her death is coming in a week). I cried and as the tears flowed I thanked God for such a sweet visit and for feeling loved. That I felt so loved by God that he figured out a way to show me His concern and love for me today. I know Karen was touched and so was I. God did a dual deal. PTL! (Praise the Lord)