Summer Rain

It rained yesterday. Not just any rain...summer rain.

Summer rain is my favorite. It's the kind of rain you can play in...run around in and jump in puddles. Yes, I'm 21. Yes, I still play in the rain. I love the smell of summer rain. It is just fantastic. I also love driving in the rain in summertime. Weird, right? I roll my window down just a bit so I can get rain on my left arm, and I enjoy watching raindrops as they hit my windshield. It's my favorite. :)

Sunshine and Rain

Yesterday I was driving up the freeway with a dear friend, rockin' out to Demi. As we were nearing the point of the mountain...I had an epiphany. It was rainy, and the storm clouds were rolling in from the west as the sun was setting. But, there was this break in the clouds where rays of sunshine were pouring down, and the cloud was beautifully back-lit. It made me think a lot about how our Father in Heaven is like the sunshine. Even during the stormy times, we can see His hand in all we do--whether through the rays of hope that penetrate the dark storm, or just knowing that he is there, guiding the storm to help us grow the most. So, I am thankful. Thankful that I have a loving Father in Heaven who looks out for me in the stormy trials of this life. Thankful that he sends the storms that will help me grow the most. Thankful that He loves me just for being me. Amen.