The Blessing of Warm, Sunshiny Days and Friendship

As  I type this post, I am watching the rain come down in sheets outside my window. Just yesterday, I sat in my back yard soaking up the warmth of the glorious sun's rays while a gentle breeze crossed my cheeks and the birds sang their loudest hallelujah chorus that we finally had delightful weather. Thunder rolls and lightening pierces the sky as my days in the sun have become a cherished memory. My body prefers the sun and warmth. My Rheumatoid Arthritis and Mr. Rainy Cold Weather don't get along. Miss RA likes to show her displeasure with the turn of the weather by shouting loudly through each and every one of my joints. So when the coinhabitor of my body acts out, I like to recall the days prior of sunshine and warmth and fun times with the girls.

 This past weekend was filled with many hours out in the sun. The girls and their neighborhood friends decided to set up an "Art Stand" to sell their original pieces of artwork.

 Each friend contributed to the business through either providing art pieces, soliciting sales, or counting their earnings. These kiddos were quite the team as they diligently worked together on their Art Stand. All told, the crew earned $11 of which they decided to donate to charity.

 As I watched the kiddos working so hard together, I felt blessed that we live in such a wonderful neighborhood with so many friends to build memories with.

 I have always felt God chose this house and neighborhood for our family to live in.

  It is on weekends like this past one in which I am reminded of God's great love and wonderful provisions of grace and joy for our family as we enjoy the gift of friendship and building happy memories.