A Little Like Noah's Rainbow

We have had an incredibly dry winter here.  We’ve all been asked for months by our church leaders to be praying for moisture.  Well, this past week we had an answer in a big way.  In about 24 hours we got about 9 inches of snow here in our little town.  I am sure there was much more on the mountains behind us still covered in white. 

 

I was thinking about this today.  Heavenly Father could have just made it rain and rain and rain.  That is what you would normally expect in April.  But no…this time he sent snow.  And even though it warmed up into the 40s as soon as the snow stopped falling and the snow started to melt very quickly and soak into our dry ground (it really amazed me how few puddles we saw around,) up in the mountains where we can see it everytime we step outside is a reminder of God’s mindfulness of us and our prayers.  As I took a walk on Saturday in the beautiful warm sunshine I kept finding my eyes drawn up toward the mountains and the snow that will keep reminding me of God’s love and blessings. 

 

It’s a little like Noah’s rainbow isn’t it?

 

Grateful for those..."Thrilling Bursts of Speed"

Last night we went for a family bike ride as part of family home evening.  We have always enjoyed biking as a family but it is often a major operation just to get out of the garage.  We invariably find ourselves pumping up tires and changing inner tubes at the last minute.  Last night was no exception.  But once we got out the door it was a great experience.  The sun was shining and the air felt cool and beautiful…a gorgeous spring evening. 
 
We headed up to the area they are just beginning to develop behind our house.  It is not flat and a few of the hills are quite steep for Emily's little legs…and Jerry pulling two little ones in a trailor.  But we managed the hills.  And then we got to enjoy the fun trip down, down, down.  As I cruised down a long hill I had a quote come to mind, one that has long been a favorite of mine. I first heard it quoted by President Gordon B. Hinckley.  It goes like this.


"Life is just like an old time rail journey…delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders, and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed.  The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride."

What a great image and how true it is.  Amidst the many difficulties of life, how grateful I am for the beautiful, thrilling moments that the Lord sees fit to bless me with.  I do thank the Lord for letting me have "this ride," and for the loving children and husband that I share it with.