In the midst of a nasty Sunday afternoon of rain and thunderstorms, looking out of a window, I realize the yard is full of birds, squirrels and chipmunks busy as always. As wet and dreary as the day has been, the animals don't seem to mind and carry on. How unlike the animals we are. The rain begins and we run inside. The storms come and we seek shelter. Tonight, our goal was to begin to plant a seed of hope and joy through Jesus in our children. We all know those days will come when all we want is shelter - to hide. Even the little ones experience dreary and challenging times. Look for the joy in the rain. Seek to find the rainbow in the storm...go play in the mud!