Thunderstorms...and memories

We had our first real thunderstorm on Saturday. I LOVE thunderstorms!!! Somehow they make me feel safe. I remember back in the day being frightened of them like most little ones are, but then one day it all changed. I was at my grandparent's home in St. Joseph, Missouri. Grandma was babysitting me...I was about two years old at the time I believe. Anyway, I was "taking a nap" (which usually meant I was laying in bed pretending my fingers were little people. I would make them walk up and down the mountains...ie: my knees..lol. We had a grand time) when a thunderstorm blew in. All that booming a crashing sent me under the covers and then eventually in to the kitchen where grandma was....most likely doing the dishes ;). She re-assured me that things were all right out there, that I didn't need to be afraid. She told me that the thunder and lightning were just talking to each other. She tucked me back in to her bed and then left the room. I slept soundly after that. I felt safe, like a part of nature inside of me had been awakened, and I was at peace with it. When I woke up, I found grandma at the front door looking out through the screen at the fresh world. I can still remember the clash of scents and sounds as I stood there beside her. The smell of my grandma...who by the way smells like a wonderful smelling linen closet and baby powder, the smell of the screen pressed up against my nose, and the smell of the rain on pavement and grass. The robins were singing, and the you could still hear the distant roll of thunder. I miss feeling safe like that. Maybe one day I will feel safe once more.....in my Father's arms. I am looking forward to and preparing for that special day.

Spring

I am still trying to convince myself that Spring is really here. It is warm one day and bitter cold the next. I am ready for the steady smile of the sunshine on my face. Today it is raining. The only thing that helps me through these days is to pretend that I live in England....while I sip a warm cup of tea. I place my face close to the cup...the steam curls up and touches my nose with a moist, tea scented kiss. I feel better already.

It is crazy around here. I wish the weather would make up it's mind. We had snow on Sunday and now it is warm enough that we opened all the windows in the house to air things out. My room now smells marvelous!! I love watching the curtains blow back and forth gently.
I took a very invigorating walk with Michael Buble this evening. I am so in love with him...JK!!
Grandma D and I just finished watching Wheel of Fortune. The mother/son team won $100,000 ....and that was just the bonus round. grandma and grandpa Cool used to watched the Wheel faithfully every day. Watching it now reminds me of them and floods me with bittersweet memories, as my grandfather is no longer with us and my grandmother has cancer and will not be with us for much longer. It is sometimes sad to grow up.

Hey everyone....not that anyone will read this lol! Just checking this out again. A good friend of mine helped me figure out getting a cute blog up so I believe I am ready to start out in the world of blogging once again. I guess we will just have to see.

The weather has been just gorgeous!! I am not happy that it will be snowing once again. I am WAY ready for the sun to stay out now. My flip-flops and sunglasses are sulking in the closet.

I just recently was a part of my best friend's wedding. It was the first time I had been a bridesmaid and it was loads of fun. My feet really hurt by the end of the day though. That is what I get for wearing heels I guess....lol!! It was a bittersweet day. I saw my best friend marry the man of her dreams. She was so beautiful!