Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Atley & Nash in The Flying Fish Miracle!


Yesterday the boys and I were cleaning out the fish bowl. The fish was in a small cup on the counter while Atley sat on the counter top inspecting my work and Nash stood on tippy-toes peering over the top of the cupboards. Suddenly, the fish jumped out of the cup and landed right on Nash's nose where it sat suspended for what seemed like minutes before Nash squealed like a pig in terror. At this moment the fish performed another flop onto the tile in our kitchen. Nash took off running and in his haste stepped right on Atley's first pet, whom he named Jet Plane. When Nash stepped on the poor fellow I swear I heard the sound of crunching fish bones as they were crushed under the weight of Nash's 30 lb frame. Atley sprung from the top of the counter to examine his poor fish. I scooped up the lifeless body and dumped him back in the bowl, where he floated sideways. Tears began coming and Nash started yelling, "NO, NO, FISHY!" For some reason I told Atley that he should say a prayer for this fish. Atley is not fond of saying prayers. He is annoyed that no one answers back. So, as Atley prayed for his dead fish, I prayed for a miracle that might make Atley more fond of praying in the future. Atley finished his quick prayer and when we opened our eyes the fish was swimming happily. He is no longer named Jet Plane, we call him Lazarus. It was a mini-miracle and one of the Lord's many tender mercies in our life!

4 comments:

The King Family said...

I love reading you blog! It seems like there is never a dull moment at your house. I wish that you guys were closer so that we could enjoy these moments somehow other than just blogging. I'm really glad that the little fishy made it through such an ordeal, he's a pretty special fish.

Roscoe and Daisy said...

Always an adventure at the Butler's household. What a cool story and one that Atley won't forget- prayers are answered and there's an alive fish to prove- after getting swooshed by Nash! Your such a good writer- your blogs are so intriguing!:)

Sarah Bisel said...

love it! Love the pictures of the kids too. How come they are so super cute?

Marchant Family said...

We LOVED this story! We laughed and laughed. I guess the moral is never doubt the power of a child's prayer. Way to go Lazarus!