Rainy Days

This picture was taken at our son, Gordon's, house in Brunswick, OH a few years ago. I don't remember the exact reason we stood in the rain for this picture, except that Gordon wanted a picture of us on his deck and it was raining, so we just used the umbrella and took the picture anyway.

Sometimes we think our children are sort of, well, silly at times. I guess that's because they all have a sense of humor that spills over into some "silly" actions. I think that's good, and I like their silliness, most of the time. Being able to laugh, or even smile, when its a "rainy day" helps to lift one's spirit.

We are smiling, not singing, in this picture, but I am reminded of the song, "Singing in the Rain" when I see this pic. Being able to smile, laugh, or sing when things aren't going exactly as we would like is always good, but hard at times.

Sometimes it takes playing a favorite CD, listening to uplifting music on the radio, or even just the smile of a friend to lift our spirit. Sometimes a friend drops by, like happened to me this morning, just at the right time to help us forget the "rainy day" we may be having. Anyway, its not much fun to go on about a rainy day and not make an effort at least to see the sun shining through the clouds.

Its not raining here this morning so I don't know for sure what triggered these thoughts, except perhaps my day was starting out a bit "rainy." It is good to have friends who stop by with a bit of "sunshine" and to be able to go about the day with a brighter view of things. I'll carry my umbrella today too to keep the raindrops from falling on my head. Will you carry yours?

Pilgrim on the way