Rain Gear Blessing
Driving to the dentist this morning, the wipers swish back
and forth. The pattering rain resulting
from the coastal storm makes going to the dentist seem a bit more dreary than
usual. The steady beat of the drops interrupts
my humming to the song on the radio as I adjust the wiper speed.
Parking in the closest spot in the lot, I reach back and
find my umbrella. Normally, if it were
just a few sprinkles, I would just run out.
However, today with the steady rain and wind, I would get drenched.
I think back to the days when I walked my children to
elementary school. The little yellow
slickers provided protection from the water on the five-block trek. Cute little umbrellas with cartoon characters
lasted usually until the first windy day.
As a young adult, waiting for the bus on a rainy day usually
required rain boots. Getting on the bus
usually required a step through the puddle.
Carrying a bag with your shoes to
change into and closing the umbrella before entering the bus took extra time
but I would be dry and cozy for the workday.
As I step cautiously out of my car to avoid a puddle, I put
up my red umbrella. The air conditioning
is on full blast in the dentist office, so I am glad that I took the time to stay
dry.
Today, I count as my blessing rain gear and umbrellas.
