It’s summer time in New Zealand, and since Xmas we have had the worst weather I can remember in more than 15 years. It seems to have rained non-stop since Boxing Day. Not much fun for campers poor things, (I’ve had my share of washouts when under canvas with my children), but actually I quite enjoyed it for a change. Firstly, I got to do some decluttering which I badly needed to do, but wouldn’t have done if the weather had been fine, and secondly I started a new jigsaw puzzle. Doing jigsaws is an activity which I only allow myself over Xmas, since it is so all-consuming and keeps me up till 2am most mornings, just looking for that next piece.
We wouldn’t appreciate the sunshine if it wasn’t for the rain. Rain gives us the chance to do things we wouldn’t do in the sunshine. Rain reminds us how great the sunshine is. Rain brings growth and renewal. Any rain and sunshine mixed together brings us a rainbox. Or two.
