Here come the clouds for a Southern California drenching later today.  In so many places, the coming rain indicates an interruption in "business as usual."   But, for me, when I know the rain is coming, I know that this usually dry area is about to get a little bit greener.

The rains we had at the beginning of the year helped Spring to open up in a beautiful way.  The continued rain insures that we have green that continues through the summer with growth aplenty.  Life can be viewed in the same way.  I like smooth sailing most of the time, but I know that when I hit an especially stormy spot, growth is not far behind.  It can be a challenge to remember this fact during the dreary and stormy spots in life, but the growth that follows is always undeniable.  So, come on clouds, come on rain, come on growth!!!