I was young and in love and was with the one I loved! What could be better? We were shopping in town and talked non-stop. The summer day started out sunny but the clouds came and I had no umbrella. Of course, guys generally, hardly ever, at least when they're young, don't carry umbrellas. What was I to do? We had to get to the car. Carefree, without a second thought, I declared, "Oh well, I won't melt!" And we both ran and ran till we reached the car, slightly drenched. We laughed at the sight of each other. Funny how the dark, rainy morning today brought back this memory!
Now, somewhat older, I'm thinking more practical thoughts: Thank you for the rain, Lord, now I won't have to drag out the hose to sprinkle the flowers and the tomatoes. It's cool; I'd better take advantage and sew for a while - the house is clean enough! I should also write those thank-you notes I've been putting off - the mulch will wait in the garage.
The pitter-patter of raindrops on the roof and windows also brought back the vision of sad little ones, with their noses on the window panes, knowing they couldn't go outside to play, softly whining, "Mommy, what can we do today?" (As if there were not a toy in the house!)
A day in the morning, now that I'm retired and don't have to get my uniform on, drive to the parking garage, work full-speed all day, drive home and collapse, is highly motivating! I say this not to make you jealous if you're not retired, but to give you something to look forward to. You'll get there, too! Hang in there!
We praise you, Oh, Lord, for your bountiful blessing of rain today, watering our plants, cleaning our world, refreshing our air!
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