I woke up to the sound of rain, and the day remained dark and dreary until just before quitting time. I walked out of the building just before 5 o’clock to sunshine and birds chirping.

The last few days have been difficult, but the raindrops in this picture just reminded me that our tears are necessary, and even beautiful. I don’t know about the “everything happens for a reason” line, but I do know that I’m capable of getting through this and learning from it.

Jeremiah 29 verse 11:’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’