Rain

One of my favorite things to do is just to listen to the rain.  The soft patter, the dripping sounds it makes as it falls off of the eaves, the leaves, the bushes.  It is such a soothing sound.  I even love the smell of rain.  I have a porch swing out front that I love to sit in, bundled up with a fuzzy blanket, a cup of hot tea, and a book.  Sometimes I will read, and sometimes I will just sit and listen.  Thank you Lord for the rain and all of the joy it brings me.

Thankful

I often look around me in awe at all that God has blessed me with,  The birds singing outside while I am having my quiet time on the back porch, the squirrels chucking nuts and branches at me for disturbing their peace.  These things make me smile.  Waking up in the morning knowing that I have a cup of coffee waiting for me,  mmmmm....My family who gives one another hugs and kisses and Mwagh-Ugh! before saying goodbye until we see one another again.  Prayer time with the kids where we come together before the thone lifting our lives and days to Him.  Seeking His will in all we do.    A great day to be thankful..  Aren't you?