Rain, Rain

I love rainy days. I guess that's good since I do live in Oregon, and today is another of our trademark grey and rainy days...the perfect day (not that I need much incentive) to curl up at home with a good book and listen to the drip of the rain from the gutter, the patter of rain on the roof, the splash of raindrops making puddles in the grass. Rain is an intriguing phenomenon, I've decided. In some ways, it's gloomy and depressing, blocking out the sun and making the world look dreary. Yet that same greyness can be comforting and cozy, like a blanket wrapped snuggly around your shoulders. The cool of the rain refreshes, washing away worries and stress, reminding of all the blessings God rains down on us. And what joy to splash barefoot on the puddled ground or dash thru soggy grass to the mailbox! =)

Rain, rain, you can stay and come again some other day.