Life as we know it is about to change.

Change is coming, I can not only sense him but I can see him approach.
He is intimidating!

I walked home from school in a thunderstorm today. It didn't start
raining until after my run (thankfully!) but when it started I almost
mistook the big, large drops for snow/sleet. They felt so new, landing
on my head. I had forgotten the feeling of rain. Hearing the rumbling
of thunder only makes me marvel at the phenomenon that thunderstorms
really are. Streaking electricity across the sky, moving so fast that
it smashes the sound barrier and creates a great sound that has the
power to resonate through everything. What is it comparable to? I sure
can't think of anything.

Rain. I've missed the sound capable of lulling almost everone into a
trance or sleep, nature's lullaby, soft, fresh, clear. It brings about
a beauty, whether it's the beauty of green grass or blooming flowers,
or the rainbows that stretch across the sky with a promise intertwined
in it's colors. Rain can wash the morning's efforts to make ourselves
look presentable, leaving a natural beauty that only rain can create. :)

We graduate in 12 days. Less than two weeks. A celebration of
recognization of all that we've accomplished in 13 years of going to
school will be held, only to send most of us out to attend even more
school. It's facinating growing up and watching and listening to peers
talk about how they feel about graduation. Some (myself included) feel
excited anticipation, others are more nervous.

:)

Remember the little tune that the Lost Boys whistled in the original
Disney Peter Pan movie? It's been stuck in my head for two days
now. :P Fun!

How can a girl possibly worry about boys when God creates such
detailed, wonderful, beautiful things for us?

Rachel

(Sent from my iPod!)