Unleashed: Love That Rain

Suddenly, the sky opened up and a torrent of rain was unleashed.

"No! This can't be happening, not on my wedding day!" said Monica, to her father. She almost burst into tears.

"Honey," he said, as gently as he could. "Spring weddings are like that. As surely as you plan an outdoor wedding, the weather can force you to change your plans. It's not the end of the world." He put his arm around her shoulder.

"It just feels like it is! I don't know how anyone can like, much less love the rain. Dad, what is it about the rain that some people love so much?"

"Love the rain?" asked her Dad. "I do too."

"How can we love something that makes us feel so wet, cold and uncomfortable?"

"As much as the rain has its negative aspects, there are just as many positive things that can be said about it. For instance, warm raindrops bouncing off our faces, make us feel good and give us a sense of well-being. The patter of the rain on the rooftop is a pleasant, soothing sound to listen to in the wee hours of the morning. What better reason to spend a day doing other things than cutting the grass, washing the car and working in the garden. Water, coming down freely from the clouds, fills our lakes and rivers continually. It raises the water table in our wells. Our drinking water is enhanced and purified."

"But Dad, it's my wedding day! What am I going to do?"

"Honey," said her father, after a moment of silence. "I have already walked three of your sisters down the aisle. Your mother and I knew that this might happen. We hoped that it wouldn't, but just in case, we made a back up plan with the pastor. Want to speak with him about it?"

"Thanks, ever so much, Dad, you and Mom are the best! I am going to call Tim and let him know that we 

have a change in plans."

"Let's talk to the pastor first," her Dad suggested. "Look, the sun is coming out again!"