Rain, Rain, Go Away

I felt that scary music and lots of tall taper candles casting spooky shadows on the walls would have completed the atmosphere last night. Kansas gave us one an outstanding thunder storm last night. The country side was fairly drenched by late evening and it was still pouring. I felt comforted by the fact that God had promised that we wouldn't be flooded again such as Noah had. With the pond overflowing its banks well over the driveway and spilling into the field and meeting up with the other pond it certainly did feel as though a boat might be needed.

Earlier in the day I had been helping host a bridal shower for a soon to be bride of a young man in our church. At one point the basement was curtained in darkness. Before the bride had even seen her gifts no less. But not before the ladies had gotten a good look at the refreshments. Thankfully the lights came on. Staying on only until the evening concert was in fall swing. Mom said the it actually sounded better without sound:)

Green leaves sit on the trees now sprinkled with rain drops. Our pond is more like a river although thankfully we have been spared having to ford across the driveway. The sun remains hidden behind the clouds and lazy little me is thankful for an excuse not to hang out laundry.

So why do I tell you about all this rain? Just because I want to share little piece of my world and send it to yours.

Oh and by the way a good book is just as good if not better being read by a single candle. Sadly it was missing the tea cups and the presence of an old maid carrying on in an English accent. Where do I get these ideas? Another story for another time.

My Thoughts, Someone else's Words

I stood unmoving watching the glorious sunset. Many thoughts floated through my mind, I could write them for you here. Instead though I will direct to you another young lady that watched the same sunset. She was in another state hundreds of miles away. She is living a journey far different than mine. However we both are pressing toward the same goal, glorifying our Lord and Savior. Reflect on your own life as you read her reflections.

Leaves of Change

Warm in pleasant was the day by evening though a chill had settled in the air. Dew would wet grass. Fall has taken residence in Kansas. Our grass is still lushly green thanks to late summer rains. Rich greenness makes for a pretty background for the leaves to lay. I walked across the lawn loving the crunch. Changing of seasons is something I adore. Always ready for something new and different. Coming of a new season is welcomed.

Mother nature's changes maybe enjoyed by myself. Certain other changes sadly are not. When my grandma fell and spent the next three plus weeks in the hospital. I would have gladly snubbed that change in the face. Now I can see though how much the Lord is teaching my family and I. We have the privilege of caring for my grandma. No one else does. Just as the melting snows maybe ugly in winter. Soon though glorious color will be shown. God does the same in our lives bringing radiant color and joy to us through the pain.