Ahh the smell of rain. It’s a refreshing clean smell I have always loved. It’s not weather I prefer to ride in, but it’s still refreshing. The cool rain falling on your arms and tapping your face when it’s hot out is almost soothing. It causes your mind to be more alert to the road and your surroundings, but it is still relaxing.
Although rain is not preferred for riding, it reminds me that in life we sometimes have to do things that are not “preferred”. It also brings to mind 2 things I have finally come to realize.
- Never say never-I have found that every time I say I will NEVER do “it” I end up doing that exact thing sooner or later whether I wanted to initially or not. Riding my own bike is an example of that very thing. I always said I would ride with my hubby, but never on my own. Yet here I am riding and loving it.
- When that “little voice” is telling you to do or say something, LISTEN- I can’t tell you how many times I have not listened and paid the consequences. I also cannot tell you how many times I have listened, followed through even though I had no idea why, and then found out later the “why”. Someone responded saying it was just what they needed at the time, and I had no idea they needed it, but God knew.
Life is full of rainy days, sunny days, and those that are just cloudy and less appealing. Every day can be a good day if we choose to enjoy the moment we are in regardless of the weather, those around us, and the circumstances we find ourselves in.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
Ramblings of a Christian Grandma Biker 