Rain Makes the Flowers Grow

Today, I woke up and was astounded at how cold it was.  I came downstairs, grabbed a blanket off the sofa, and pounded my brain awake just enough to finish my chemistry definitions.  I'm going to start needing Hot Chocolate sooner that I thought...since its raining.  The weather people have forecast that it will rain for about 4 straight days.  Grrrrrr!!!  I don't like rain and neither does my dog.  Such a nice way to start off September, right?

However, like everything in God's creation, rain has a purpose.  Rain makes the trees grow and the flowers blossom.

Rain shapes rocks and crystals in underground caves.  Rain creates the world's water system and gives rise to the rivers and oceans that hold marine animals.  It quenches the thirst of every living thing on this earth.  So wonderful is the Creator who fashioned the rain droplets that fall from the sky!

Just like the sudden coming of rainy days, I am surprised at how quickly school has started.  It's Tuesday and I have chemistry class this morning, an SAT practice test this afternoon, and orchestra tonight.  I guess it seems like so much work because I've been trying to hold on to glorious summer for as long as I possibly can...but to no avail.  Yes, folks.  It's official.  SCHOOL IS HERE.