Here comes the rain again...and the emotions.

Rain! We don't see it very often here in Phoenix, but when we do it can be a spectacle. I love a good rain shower with thunder and lightning. Besides calming down the pollen in the air, which my allergies can't handle much more of...it's cleansing. I definitely needed it today. I've been stressed over so many things I can't control. It always brings a flood of emotion, no pun intended.

Yes, they always say, "control your controllables", whoever "they" are. I know they are right. It's not always easy to do so. I'm worried that the job I've been interviewing for won't come through, worried about my dad & his health, worried about my friend who's 5 year old daughter is fighting cancer, worried about Zoe (kitty) since she's now 13 and has been having health problems, worried that my niece & nephews don't know their aunt as well as they should, and worried that I'm not living my life to the fullest.

On the other hand, I'm very thankful that I still have my dad and brother's family in my life, thankful that I have friends in my life to worry about, thankful I have the opportunity to interview for a job, and thankful for my 4 legged, furry feline who has been in my life for 13 years.

So, rain I thank you today for helping me breathe a little better, think a little clearer, and sleep a little better with the cooler, cleaner air you have brought.