Rain

I have to admit, rain does not always come at convenient times for me and I complain about it. I then remind myself that without rain my life would be a much different world. Rain provides the water that all plants need. Without these plants, there would be no food, trees, green grass or pretty flowers. Rivers and streams that I like to canoe on or hike beside would dry up. Lakes and ponds would also be gone. Most of all my water that my body so desperately needs would eventually run out.

Once I started thinking of the benefits of rain and reminding myself of the importance of it, my attitude has changed on rainy days. Now, when I find myself complaining about the rain especially if it has changed some plans for me I make myself stop and thank God for all the necessary and pretty things that rain provides in my life. I then feel better about it. I now look forward to rainy days. It provides me with some down time or time to concentrate on some neglected task indoors. What is your attitude about rain? Does it need some adjusting like mine did?

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope you have been finding one thing each day this month until today for which you are thankful. I find that I appreciate the many blessings I have when I realize how much I truly have. Last night, this was especially brought to my attention. About 5:30 last night my husband called to tell me he was in a minor accident. He was OK but he could not find the insurance card for when the police officer got there to do an accident report. Apparently, he had been driving down a busy road here in town. It had been raining. While trying to stop he hit a slick spot and could not stop in time. 5 minutes earlier there had been an accident in about the same place.

Eventually, I had to take him the insurance card which was sitting here at home instead of being in the car. That is when I realized that the front end of car had enough damage that it will probably end up being totaled when all is said and done. Mind you, we drive older vehicles so it does not take tons to total one of our vehicles but it is damage even Chuck is not going to be able to fix. It would require buying a whole new grill and other front end parts.

I tell you this because it could have been a lot worse. Unless it is pouring down rain or icy when he leaves for work, my husband drives his motorcycle. That morning the weather had been clear when he left for work but he had a few extra minutes and decided to check the radar. Luckily for all of us he saw lots of rain coming and decided to drive the car that day. Today, we don't have to know what would have happened if he had not checked the radar and been on his motorcycle yesterday.

That brings up my last what I am thankful for today. I am thankful that my husband was in a car versus his motorcycle yesterday. Cars can be replaced. He cannot.

Happy Thanksgiving to all today. Enjoy your time with family and friends!