Tim and little Jimmy have taught me so much about insects. While out in the fields, I often find myself rescuing bugs from the cattle’s water tanks. These poor creatures fall in, struggling and waiting to drown, until little Jimmy urges me to save them. There is a genuine sense of joy in taking a simple stick to rescue such a tiny life. We lift them out of the water and place them on a leaf in the sun. Watching a creature spread its wings and fly toward a new future—saved, at least for now—is a wonderful feeling that we carry back home with us.
At home, it is Tim who reminds me to respect insects and spiders. He always asks: “They just want to live, just like you, don’t they?” And he’s right. Now, instead of reaching for a fly swatter, I use a jar to carefully catch them and release them outside. It feels good to show respect even to the guests I’d rather not have in my house. We shouldn't just kill animals; we should value life. Whether it’s a beetle, caterpillar, bee, or fly, seeing them live their lives makes us happy. After all, why should we consider ourselves more important than the little creatures we coexist with on this planet?
Tim loves drawing them. Over the past few years, he’s created several outlines of 'insects', and we’re happy to share some of them with you here
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