Rainy Day, Lovely Day, November Day...

The NOAA weather forecast says we'll have about a 30 degree drop in temperature over the course of the day. Whew. It was warmer last night at bedtime than now. That's what I love about November in Eastern North Carolina. You just never know.
As with many parts of the southeast, we definitely need the rain. There's the need of course, but for me, it's just one of those nice, cloudy November days that you want to just cuddle up with a good book, check through the DVD library and listen. Why would I listen and what would I listen to? The rain on my roof!
We have a tin roof and that sound is extra wonderful to me. There's no other sound like it. Talk about instant relaxation. Geordie is on the loveseat asleep. Izzy is at the bar on a stool asleep. Tripod is in Geordie's bed...asleep. I checked on all the outside crew. They're in their houses and sheds taking cover...and probably asleep too.
Taking advantage of these kinds of times are healing and beneficial. It gives our minds and our bodies a chance to just rest. We can also breathe deeply and empty ourselves of stresses. You're kind of forced inside and that's not a bad thing on occasion.
Yes, I had a gracious plenty that I needed to do outside today. But, I knew this was coming and for once, as I watched the percentages of rain go up, I made other plans.
I need to be switching out closets and putting away the remnants of summer clothing, but, I'm not. I'm kicked back on the couch, I've been web surfing on some topics of interest, saying prayers and enjoying the solitude.
Earlier, I was roaming around downstairs and my cousin showed me an essay I had written just before midnight on the eve of my 40th birthday. It was a hoot! I couldn't believe he had saved it, but in reading what I had written 5 years ago (coming rapidly upon 6 years ago!), I realized that I have done many of the things I wanted to do in my 40's. I also realized that I have stayed very consistent in my train of thought, my own personal path and the goals that I had for myself. I was very pleased when I sat down and re-read that essay. I had forgotten I had written it. (Now there is something that does kind of change in your 40's... your memory!) I made myself a copy to tuck away and gave it back. I noticed the paper had kind of yellowed on the edges, but it was in pretty close to perfect condition. I was so touched that in all of Buddy's travels and movements in his own life, he held on to that essay. We are very close. It actually makes me tear up when I consider that he felt something I had written was worth hanging on to. Perhaps one day I'll post my "Last Night of My 30's" essay here on the blog...we'll see.
I just know that for today, I am warm, I am safe, I am blessed and I am loved.
I couldn't dream for more than that right now.
There's a pot of 15 bean (yep! count 'em 15) soup in the crock pot. All the laundry is done. The house is quiet and the inside critters are sleeping. My assessment? Today is a special little gift and I'm happy to have it.
RAIN ON!
Glorious, welcome, wonderful rain!
Here's wishing you a rainy afternoon in the near future...
Annie

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