Liquid Sunshine

It's been pouring down rain here for the last hour and a half. I call it "Liquid Sunshine." We have two dogs. One is mortified of thunder, the other mortified of rain. I've been up super early giving them some special stroking and hugs to help them settle down. A-ha - such peace when the thunder and rain stops to begin a day filled with tons of stuff to get caught up on (i.e. thank you & encouraging cards, VFU (Visitor Follow Up from Church yesterday), lots of personal stuff (post office, errands, etc.)

The W.O.W. Women of Worth Class was PHENOMENAL yesterday...every lady got a chance to share the beautiful part of being a female. A great crowd and every lady said they cannot wait until our next meeting (every other week); what a lovely way to start the week with such great memories! One of the highest of human duties is the duty of encouragement......It is easy to pour cold water on enthusiasm; it is easy to discourage others. The world is full of discouragers. We have a Christian duty to encourage one another. Many a time a word of praise or thanks or appreciation or cheer has kept a woman (& man) on his/her feet. Ps. 139:13-14 and Romans 12 passages on "Holy Living" was our study. All eyes were filled with tears when some ladies gave recent accounts of victorious overcomings and the need to change "old" habits. We had so much refreshments and a super time of what I call "safe place to land" and the outpouring of love that every lady gave to me as they prayed for me in gratitude for the class will not be forgotten for a long time. Next meeting, September 23, 9 a.m. Fellowship Hall...my calendar is definitely marked to be there and I hope your's is also. ENJOY YOUR WEEK and liquid sunshine (beautiful rain) as you begin this day!