The Rain

It's raining... in fact, it's pouring and I love it! There is something about the rain that makes things new. I pulled out my sweaters, put on my sweats and a jacket and took Dudley on a walk. He loved it. There are times when he prances like a horse and today, in the rain, was one of them. He cracks me up, sniffs at everything, turns looks at me to make sure I'm o.k., and then moves on to the next smelly item.

The leaves have fallen and winter is setting in. It seems like every year I forget until it happens, how much I love the smell of the first rain. The best smell in the world, I wish they could bottle it up. I suppose then, it wouldn't be as wonderful.

Garrett took off to work and school this morning decked out in his rain duds. It's funny, he loves to bike to work, rain, shine, or snow.... he loves it! It is kinda fun to see. My brother is the same way and he lives in Seattle, bless his heart- where it rains ALL THE TIME!

I also got a call today from Garrett's aunt, Karen. Apparently there is a woman at their church whose son (Officer in the Air Force) and daughter-in-law, also adopted from Ethiopia. I'll tell you what- this whole world keeps getting smaller and smaller! I hope to meet her this week and get to know her story! It is amazing to discover this whole adoption "underworld". It seems like every day there are more and more of us out there with stories to tell and encouragement to give.