It rained today…the first drops of water from the sky for Fall/Winter 2016. I love the rain and here in NorCal, we desperately need it. Hopefully it will extinguish the last of the fires nearby.
Rain Clouds
I am sitting here in my room, putting away the laundry and watching the rain clouds roll in. What a sight to behold! The big puffy clouds, all varying shades of gray. The are really beautiful…and powerful.
Garden Happiness
What’s left in my garden is very happy for these droplets. I actually have one rogue tomato plant, and of course, my beautiful sunflower plant.
![Rainy Sunflower](https://www.todayswritingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Wet-Sunflower-225x300.jpg)
While our neighbors in the Caribbean are dealing with Hurricane Matthew and the deluge it brings, we have been patiently waiting our turn here in California. These few showers were a welcome respite to the severe drought we are in.
I hear from family and friends back in Wisconsin have been dealing with it for days now. Wish we had that trouble! I remember about 8-9 years ago we had a tremendous amount of rain. In fact, it poured for days and days. That seems like a lifetime ago…
The bottom line for me is that the rain is just another one of those things that brings me comfort. Kind of strange, I know. But there is nothing like listening to a soft, steady rain on a Sunday afternoon. I find it to be very calming and am able to relax and enjoy the day. So much so, that I was able to sort through some of the deliveries this week, and start the holiday organization process. I feel so much further ahead than last year.
Speaking of last year…it’s been 12 long months, and I think I have finally recovered from a very difficult time in my life. I learned some very hard lessons and am now making adjustments for a more quiet and calm life. Enjoying the rain today is definitely contributing to this new way of being for me.
Wishing you moments to enjoy the rain!