Max Lucado - A Bug Collection: Four Stories from the Garden

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Text and art copyright 2002 by Max Lucado.
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Story by Troy Schmidt, based on the characters from Max Lucados Hermie: A Common Caterpillar.
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07 08 09 10 11 MULTI 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Table Of Content Hermie was a common caterpillar.

Now, as a rule, caterpillars arent very exciting. But Hermie was even more ordinary than most. He didnt have stripes, and he didnt have spots. He had nothing but smooth green skin and a bunch of feet. He ate common leaves and squirmed through common grass. But Hermie did one thing that wasnt common. But Hermie did one thing that wasnt common.

He talked to God. Hermie and his friend Wormie would ask God, Why did You make us so common? Other caterpillars have stripes. Some have spots. God would answer, I love you, Hermie and Wormie. But Im not finished with you yet. Im giving you a heart like Mine.

So they felt better... until they met Antonio Ant carrying a big pine cone. Antonio Ant was smaller than either of them, but on his shoulder was a big pine cone. Hermie and Wormie were amazed at Antonios strength. Wow! Wormie said. How do you carry such a heavy load? God made me strong, replied Antonio.

Hermie and Wormie felt sad. They asked God, Why cant we be strong like the ant? Gods answer was kind. I love you just the way you are. But Im not finished with you yet. So they felt better... until one rainy day when they saw Schneider Snail.

You need a house like I have, said Schneider. Thats your house? Wormie asked. It sure is. Watch. And with that... Schneider pulled his head into his shell.

See, its nice and dry in here. Hermie and Wormie wondered why God hadnt given them a cozy house like the snails. God reminded them, Be patient, Hermie and Wormie. Im not finished with you yet. That made Hermie and Wormie feel much better...until they saw Lucy Ladybug. You have such pretty spots! Hermie exclaimed.

Beautiful! Wormie agreed. You are very kind, Lucy replied softly. But I had nothing to do with it. This is the way God made me. Hermie and Wormie wanted to be grateful for the gift God had given the ladybug, but it was hard. common. That night, underneath the bright stars, Hermie prayed. That night, underneath the bright stars, Hermie prayed.

Were sorry, God. We know you love us, but we dont understand why You made us so... Common? God finished the sentence. Yes, common, both caterpillars said at the same time. Remember, God told them. I love you just the way you are, but Im not finished with you yet.

Im giving you a heart like Mine. Hermie turned to Wormie and yawned. Im feeling very sleepy. I feel like I need to sleep a long, long time. Then lets make you a soft, comfy bed, Wormie suggested. There, Wormie said to his friend. There, Wormie said to his friend.

Have a good, long rest. Ill be waiting for you when you wake up. Hermie thanked his friend. Then he prayed to God and said, You know, God, its okay that Im just a common caterpillar. You love me, and that makes me special. As Hermie slept, he dreamed that he was different.