Thankful for Rain

When I was younger I used to love listening, watching and playing in the rain. But I would always pray for one thing; that the tornadoes would stay away. As I have gotten older and became a homeowner I found myself praying more then rather enjoying the rain. I pray that the electricity will stay on so the sump pumps will run, that the de-watering system will keep the water out of the basement, that the BIG claps of thunder won't wake the sleeping babies and that the tornadoes will stay away. I am still VERY thankful for rain. Here are a few things I am still enjoy:

1. Greener grass
2. Rainbows
3. Peaceful days that follow
4. Produce from the garden
5. Rain puddles