I have been thinking about rainy days lately. \u00a0In recent weeks, we have had our share of cloudy days. \u00a0A few weeks ago, the basement flooded again. \u00a0We had allowed the gutters to get clogged, so the rainwater just poured beside the house and made a mess. \u00a0But that is not really what I have been pondering.<\/p>\n
What has been on my mind, is that not all rainy days are bad. \u00a0I remember one drizzly day long ago. \u00a0Tammy and I were not yet dating. \u00a0We connected with friends, took a long walk on a damp day and enjoyed each other’s company. \u00a0Our clothes were nearly soaked as we walked along a railroad track. \u00a0I can’t really explain why it was such a wonderful day. \u00a0Perhaps deep down we knew there is something special about a person who will walk in the rain, just to be with you.<\/p>\n
I also remember a day a few years ago at Cloudland Canyon State Park. \u00a0We went to bed one night planning a hike for the next morning. \u00a0When we woke up, it was raining. \u00a0I was disappointed. \u00a0I thought the rain would ruin the hike. \u00a0When it slowed to a sprinkle, we decided to go anyway. \u00a0Packing snacks and a rain poncho in our backpacks, we started out. \u00a0I figured we would get drenched. \u00a0That’s not what happened.<\/p>\n
While we hiked through the woods on the way to the canyon, the occasional sprinkle gave way to a cool, gentle mist. \u00a0As we approached the canyon overlook, I thought we wouldn’t see anything. \u00a0 I was wrong. \u00a0What we saw were misty clouds gently floating in the canyon, giving an occasional glimpse of the far side canyon wall. \u00a0It was as if we were standing on an island in the clouds, and it was magical.<\/p>\n
If there is any point to this post it is simply this: \u00a0Not all rainy days are bad. \u00a0Some can be wonderful, or even magical, if you give them a chance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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