Guest guest Posted June 28, 2002 Report Share Posted June 28, 2002 RAIN . . . She had been shopping with her Mom in Wal-Mart. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of innocence. It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to flow down the spout. We all stood there under the awning and just inside the door of the Wal-Mart. We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up their hurried day. I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories of running, splashing so carefree as a child come pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day. Her voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught in. " Mom, let's run through the rain, " she said. " What? " Mom asked. " Let's run through the rain! " She repeated. " No, honey. We'll wait until it slows down a bit, " Mom replied. This young child waited about another minute and repeated: " Mom, let's run through the rain. " " We'll get soaked if we do, " Mom said. " No, we won't, Mom. That's not what you said this morning, " the young girl said as she tugged at her Mom's arm. " This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet? " " Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, 'If God can get us through this, he can get us through anything! " The entire crowd stopped dead silent. I swear you couldn't hear anything but the rain. We all stood silently. No one came or left in the next few minutes. Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say. Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might even ignore what was said. But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child's life. A time when innocent trust can be nurtured so that it will bloom into faith. " Honey, you are absolutely right. Let's run through the rain. If GOD let's us get wet, well maybe we just needed washing, " Mom said. Then off they ran. We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted past the cars and yes, through the puddles. They held their shopping bags over their heads just in case. They got soaked. But they are followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars. And yes, I did. I ran. I got wet. I needed washing. Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions, they can take away your money, and they can take away your health. But no one can ever take away your precious memories...So, don't forget to make time and take the opportunities to make memories everyday. To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven. A friend sent this to me to remind me of life. Hope you enjoyed it... I HOPE YOU STILL TAKE THE TIME TO RUN THROUGH THE RAIN -- * Keep in touch with your friends, you never know when you'll need each other.* Regards, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2003 Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 > Bring a folding umbrella.... I don't think we will melt. From the forcast this morning, it is supposed to be dry on Saturday. That is what I am planning for. Like said, we have an 8' covered walkway all around the house, a covered front and back deck, a gazebo and the house (be it small). We will be just fine. Remember, if the food you are bringing needs to be kept hot - a crock pot is the best. We can keep them plugged in till we need to put stuff out to eat. This is a casual, informal picnic. Our main purpose is to meet, greet, share and get to know each other better. I will have my yard and house all ready to go - but I'm not going to be June Cleaver with my hostess apron on - I'm there to mingle and visit just like everyone else. So, if you need to do something with your food or whatever, pretend like it's your house and " just do what you need to do " . I want everyone to feel relaxed and to just have a good time. See you all on Saturday. Elma in Graham, WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Happy happy joy joy...just picture Liz puddle stomping...KB........Liz <elwilkinson@...> wrote: All of us who live in the very dry and Burned up state of California should go outside, find a big ol' puddle and jump up and down in it. This is wonderful! Take care of yourself, Liz Kathy Brunow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Happy happy joy joy...just picture Liz puddle stomping...KB........Liz <elwilkinson@...> wrote: All of us who live in the very dry and Burned up state of California should go outside, find a big ol' puddle and jump up and down in it. This is wonderful! Take care of yourself, Liz Kathy Brunow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 We're hoping the rain will put an end to the fire season early. Last year the fires were awful. We have been in a drought for a very long time! (5-7 years) Kate oh Kate, lucky you " it's finally raining " .... here in Switzerland it's nothing BUT raining for three weeks ... ! love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 In a message dated 8/31/2005 7:35:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, shaye@... writes: My hubby thinks we had a nice light rain all day and last nite. Those poor people down south. this is just devistating. LOL, I'd call it more than light, too. It's hard to imagine how the same storm that wreaked unbelievable havoc down there just gave us a much-needed rain. I have a cyber friend on another list who has mentioned some awful things down there. . . BTW, I just got a second mortgage and filled up my gas tank. I paid 2.75/gal. Could be worse! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 I have an aunt and uncle who made it to Pensacola to stay with another uncle, but still haven't heard about my cousins and their kids and grandkids(all in the Slidell/NO area). I am just heartsick over the whole mess they have right now. My dad said that the area we used to live in was hit hard too. I just can't imagine what everyone there has to deal with. Sure makes my little miseries seem piddly. > > My hubby thinks we had a nice light rain all day and last nite. I think him > and I must be living on different planets. At least it could have been a > lot worse. Those poor people down south. this is just devistating. > > Shaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Im glad your not living there anymore and are safe!!! Im glad too hear some of your family made it too safty and I pray that you hear from your cusins and there family soon!! Stay strom and positive as you can. Sincerely, Gabby > I have an aunt and uncle who made it to Pensacola to stay with another > uncle, but still haven't heard about my cousins and their kids and > grandkids(all in the Slidell/NO area). I am just heartsick over the > whole mess they have right now. My dad said that the area we used to > live in was hit hard too. I just can't imagine what everyone there > has to deal with. Sure makes my little miseries seem piddly. > > > > > > > > > My hubby thinks we had a nice light rain all day and last nite. I think him > > and I must be living on different planets. At least it could have been a > > lot worse. Those poor people down south. this is just devistating. > > > > Shaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 , your family will be in my prayers. I don't have any family or friends in the Louisianna, Mississippi, Alabama area and I couldn't imagine waiting and worrying from afar. Watching from a distance sure makes me feel fortunate and my problems are nothing compared to what they're going through. Please let us know if you hear from them. Take Care! Katy cindy@... wrote: >I have an aunt and uncle who made it to Pensacola to stay with another >uncle, but still haven't heard about my cousins and their kids and >grandkids(all in the Slidell/NO area). I am just heartsick over the >whole mess they have right now. My dad said that the area we used to >live in was hit hard too. I just can't imagine what everyone there >has to deal with. Sure makes my little miseries seem piddly. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 In a message dated 8/31/2005 10:27:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, cindy@... writes: I have an aunt and uncle who made it to Pensacola to stay with another uncle, but still haven't heard about my cousins and their kids and grandkids(all in the Slidell/NO area). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I'm so sorry to hear that, . That's one of the worst things with a calamity like this is not knowing where or how loved ones are. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Kincaid picture & commentary by his daughter...I hope the rain shows in the picture! It's awesome if it does! The message is awesome, too! You must forward the email to save the picture! & nbs p; One rainy afternoon I was driving along one of the main streetsof town, taking those extra precautions necessary when the roads are wet and slick. Suddenly, my daughter spoke up from her relaxed position in her seat. " Dad, I'm thinking of something. " This announcement usually meant she had been pondering some fact for a while, and was now ready to expound all that her six-year-old mind had discovered. I was eager to hear. " What are you thinking? " I asked. " The rain, " she began, " is like sin, and the windshield wipers are like God wiping our sins away. " After the chill bumps raced up my arms I was able to respond. " That's really good, Aspen. " Then my curiosity broke in. How far would this little girl take this revelation? So I asked.. " Do you notice how the rain keeps on coming? What does that tell you? " Aspen didn't hesitate one moment with her answer: " We keep on sinning, and God just keeps on forgiving us. " I will always remember this whenever I turn my wipers on.Isn't it distressing to know that when you forward this message you will not send it to many on your address list because you're not sure what they believe, or what they will think of you for sending it to them. Funny how I can be more worried about what other people think of me than what God thinks of me. In order to see the rainbow, you must first endure the rain!!! __________________________________________________ -- Mukul Chaudhriwww..blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I know we've talked about feeling better in some weather, like rain, or heavy snow at times, for some of us. I found this tonight, I think helps explain why. Why it feels nicer in a steamed up shower too, than when it's just damp and cold out. Tropospheric ducting - http://www.ccrane.com/library/distant-radio.08.20.01.aspx ~ Snoshoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 I seem to feel better when it is colder out too, anybody have any idea what the correlation with radio waves would be with temperature? On 3/20/07, snoshoe_2 <snoshoe_2@...> wrote: > > I know we've talked about feeling better in some weather, like rain, or > heavy snow at times, for some of us. > > I found this tonight, I think helps explain why. Why it feels nicer in > a steamed up shower too, than when it's just damp and cold out. > > Tropospheric ducting - > http://www.ccrane.com/library/distant-radio.08.20.01.aspx > > ~ Snoshoe > > > -- Coffman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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