Sunshine Follows

Last night there were storms. We were more fortunate than some areas that were hit with severe storms, including tornadoes.  It was a rough evening for many. 

This morning I stepped outside to hear birds singing.  There was a light, refreshing breeze.  The sun was shining through the remaining clouds.  

This reminded me that there may be storms in life. Some are loud and scary, but not severe.  Some rip through feeling as if they are destroying everything and leaving us completely devastated. 

But the storms always pass.  Always.  No storm, no matter how severe, lasts forever. 

Yes, we may have to deal with the aftermath.  There may still be grief.  And we may have to rebuild, or completely start over. 

But, after the storms pass, there is sunshine. And a brand new day.  

Keep those affected by yesterday's storms in your prayers today.  And if you are struggling through one (or more) of life's many storms - I pray that you may you see the sunshine soon. 🩵

The Calm After The Storm (Repost)

  *originally posted on December 27, 2011*

Shhh...  do you hear that?  Yeah, neither do I. 

That, my friends, is the sound of silence.  My house is once again quiet.  After all the endless chatter, laughter, people coming and going, and even a little yelling - silence now hangs heavy in the air.  After the madness and mayhem of Christmas I enjoying taking a few minutes to close my eyes, take a deep breath, and feel it all around me.  It's peaceful.  I can hear my own thoughts again. 

My home still looks as if Christmas walked in and threw up in each and every room.  The fridge is still packed full of leftovers which must be dealt with.  And yes, there are still a few gifts that need to be packaged up and delivered.  But all that can wait for a bit.

For just now, I revel in the nothingness of the moment.