remember the floods

So all this rain Colorado has been experiencing makes me miss Utah. I think the last time I saw this much rain was while living in Provo. Puddle jumping, dancing in the rain, taking runs up to the temple just to name a few of the endless possibilities of enjoying the rain. It would just flood the streets and it would be a warm rain! I loved it, absolutely just loved it. I remember how it would be nice and warm then all of a sudden the sky would open up and the rain would pour. It would come on slowly then all at once then eventually within a matter of hours to even days it would dissipate and the clouds would break and the sun would grace us with it's presence.

Isn't that how life sometimes is? We are enjoying life and pretty happy with how it's going and then sometimes out of nowhere stormy days appear. But we all know they come to an end and that silver linings are amongst even the most troubling of times. Without a little humility and tears on our part we may as well just forget that God will always be there. The Lord doesn't spare us from all our problems, but He does intervene; sometimes rain allows us to break out of our comfort zone of consistent weather. It is not a daily occurance and we must not get to comfy cozy right? That's how this rain is so incredible. Have you ever noticed how when it begins to taper off there's this silence unlike any other. It's our opportunity to listen. It marks the onset of what is to come. For me I see life happening; blossoms on trees and plants awakening, birth of lil' birds. It is a sort of spiritual experience because it is only here for a moment and if you aren't listening you'll miss it.

Although for some it is a nuisance I couldn't be more happy if it were just raining on me. It brings warmth and joy into my life and who doesn't like a day spent snuggled up with a warm blanket and good book?

So grab an umbrella, some galsohes and slicker because the rain is here and is showing no signs of just a one night visit. The earth is enjoying the quench so why don't we as well? Love to you all!*