like the rain thats falling

We call it a storm when things get rough. Blessings fall like rain. Sad days are grey with the threat of rain. Gentle spring rain brings the hope of new life.

There is something extremely comforting about listening to the rain. I love that there is a tin roof on my house. There is something so peaceful, refreshing, dreary, cozy, lovely about cool fall nights. I love falling asleep to the sound of the pouring rain. I love fall. I love the coziness of this time of year.... and the clothes we wear.

I have had an eventful-ish last few days.... with all different types of "weather".

Got my car fixed.... yet again. It has been a good car... up until this year. It served me well... but I think the time has come to say good-bye to my little red. It will be a sad day when I have to say adios to that beast, but also good!

God has blessed me so much this week. In ways I never could have dreamed. I am constantly blown away by God's faithfulness and provision. He continues to teach me.... all the time. Ahhh! Its amazing how much there is for me to learn.

I have the most amazing parents. They continue to love and support me through everything. They are there for me when I need them. They teach me (and push me) to do things on my own. They never give up on me. God has blessed me with such incredible parents.

On Wednesday this week I had the opportunity to have coffee with my papa and his funny friends. Good grief.... the stories those guys can tell! Oh man... I don't know if I have ever laughed so hard as I did that morning.

I have learned this week that 'rain' is so good. I doesn't matter if it is scary thunderstorm rains or gentle 'make things grow' rain. It is all good. The tough times remind me how much I need God, and good times remind me of His faithfulness and love. I have experienced such blessing and fear this week. They have been intermingled. Sunday while I was at work it was dark grey and gloomy outside.... but out on the water the sun was shining and there was the most incredible rainbow. God is so amazing in showing me the things I need to see to be reminded of the grace and love that he has for me. Ahhhh! So good.

Embrace the rain thats falling. Enjoy it. Dance in it. Cry in it. Sing in it. Wait in it. Live in it.