This morning as I peer outside on my deck and I see the fog, the wet ground, and the amazing growth of me and my son’s flowers garden, I am thankful for the rain. One week away from my outdoor wedding I see rain as just another preparation for that big day. While we scurry to complete programs, place cards, and favors, God is doing the real preparation. God is preparing our hearts, our minds, our spirits, and even the the beautiful outdoor ceremony garden for what is to come. This morning I wake up thankful for the rain. I wake up thankful for how rain washes away the old, cleanses all it touches, and prepares the ground for all the beautiful newness yet to spring up. This morning I wake up thankful that while I am checking off the little things; God is doing the real preparation. #7moredays:)