My childhood friend loved dragonflies, but it wasn't until her passing that I saw their true beauty. I remember as a young child if a dragonfly flew near me when I was swimming in the family pool I would duck under the water or try to splash it away because I was petrified it was going to sting me. How differently I see them now! Since Annette's passing many of her family and friends have been blessed with visits from dragonflies. I have been extremely lucky to have had el