I really do love rain. I'm not quite sure why. Maybe it is because of the freshness and that it washes away things. Then again, it could be the calming factor of the grey's and the beautiful sound of rain. Don't get me wrong, some of it can be scary and I have some friends who really don't like it. Rain has an opposite affect: it makes them sad, lethargic or depressed and others have pain from body reactions to weather change.
Tonight though, I saw rain as a blessing.
I was up late doing homework and all of a sudden I heard a pretty significant thunder clap. I was so shocked and surprised because I had been keeping up with weather on morning news and just didn't expect it. Needless to say I was quite happy with the little surprise. It didn't last long but I opened me window and listened to the pouring rain. There was even a cool breeze and a flash of lightening. Thank you Lord for little things.
In other news....
Our water fountain mysteriously overflowed. It was fixed. Then it happened again and our residence hall became a construction sight. I had a feeling it would be more than appeared to the eye and quite the chore. We had the whole crew of maintenance men working late into the night! It is getting fixed, just taking time.
This was the week for projects: grammar poster, math board game, and math article review presentation.
I am so very excited about Thanksgiving and Christmas! We had an Operation Christmas Child event tonight where students bring items and boxes and pack them together. If you've heard of the Advent Conspiracy, this is a good idea for participating in that as well. We had a great turnout and I was so excited because before Tuesday, I didn't know if we would be able to help out but God is good and things worked out! Praise the Lord!
Heard a good comment about how Christians often do not prepare for the battles of the day because we don't see a need or value it. So often we get caught up in silly little games that keep us 'on our guard' and yet when it comes to being 'on our guard' as a follower of Christ, I fail. I am too quick to say oh I'll do my devotions tomorrow, when I needed them today! (thanks Allison for the thoughts)
2 comments:
I have always loved participating in Operation Christmas Child...I was in charge of a drive in high school. What an awesome way to show God's love through the act of giving! Plus, it's so fun!!! :)
I like a good rain when it hasn't rained for a while... and when I can just laze around and do nothing... and when I can hear it on my skylight! We just had 2 days of rain after not having really any at all over the summer.
Oh no water fountain! Yay for maintenance even though it's a hassle. (nothing like waking up to find them outside your bedroom window playing country music!)
Looove you!
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