Thankful.

We have had beautiful weather this past week.  Actually, I could rephrase that, and just say we have had “weather” this past week!  I know, I know, many people move to Arizona because it is (almost) always sunny.  But, I have to tell you, the rain has been a welcome change from the constant sunny weather forecasts…at least for this (now transplanted) California girl!!  I love rainy days…always have.  And, this week, I am so thankful for…

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…the gray, cloudy skies.

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…the sound of raindrops hitting the roof as I fell asleep each night.

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…quiet afternoons, watching the rain fall in sheets….sometimes even sideways!

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…the huge puddles, mini-lakes almost, it created in the run-off areas.

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…and the well-planned communities that direct the water away from our homes. (I hadn’t thought about this very important fact, until my friend pointed it out!! Thanks, for the reminder, Debbie!)

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…God’s protection, and a safe, (mostly) dry home during the heaviest parts of the storm, the flooding, and the tornado warnings!

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Although I’m not exactly thankful for the leaky window, I am thankful for a landlord who quickly takes care of problems like that.

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And, I am thankful for the cozy, quiet days at home…

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Playing games with my girl…

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Coloring pictures…

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having hot chocolate “tea” parties at snack time….

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And just snuggling on the couch watching movies.

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And, although the rain has (sadly) ended…It has left behind some amazing sunrises, and sunsets.

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“Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;
make melody to our God on the lyre!
He covers the heavens with clouds;
he prepares rain for the earth;
he makes grass grow on the hills.”
~Psalm 147:7-8

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