Please accept my condolences on the passing of your husband.
And thank you for these illustrations, Joidevivre. One of our children is being treated for brain and spine cancer at St. Jude Children's Hospital. I'll be printing out several of these for him as he goes through seven months of combination chemotherapy (several chemo drugs for each 28-day cycle) starting in just three short weeks. God provided me with just the right cards for him as he received radiation treatment for six weeks, and seeing this thread, I know that many of these illustrations will be an encouragement to him, as well.
You have communicated the simple beauty of the reality of God walking with us through this life's troubles using a character and illustrating in such a way that any age can grasp, embrace, and hopefully receive His care.
29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. 30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. (from Mt. 10)
And if God cares so well for Red Bird, such comfort we can take in His care for us \o/!
What a gift God has given to you, and turn, us. Thank you so much!
Much love in Christ,
-JGIG