Sometimes, the best way to accept and appreciate something is to get close to it. Everything and every being has beauty if you just make the effort to find it. Great story, Kim, with wise advise.

I used to be petrified of spiders, too. My fear eased with age - don't really know why but I am much more tolerant of them now. And, who doesn't love a spiderweb glittering with morning dew?!