Such a Difference

I have quite learned that the Chicagoland has just about as many extremes as South Carolina---at least so far as weather is concerned.

Living in SC, one gets used to the huge change from a breezy, cool fall and spring to the blistering humidity of summer (aand always beginning on the last day of graduation).

Here too in Chicago. The winters are worse here and longer, but the changes can be just as extreme.

Yesterday was uniquely beatiful! As I walked across the parking lot from lunch, the sky appeared so menacing! Not the normal grey, rainy weather. A real storm was trying to work its way in. And yet there also appeared a small, but steady ray of sunlight that streamed down between the dark clouds. Kinda reflected my mood and thoughts: A little grey and on edge, with that ray of hope always glimmering through!

Today is bright and beautiful. Such a difference from the day before. The sun is out, the sky is blue, the wind blowing blissfully along its natural course. I haven't decided yet if it characterizes my mood. I am rather tired today. Tis been a long week with much on my mind. Yet, I will admit that the sun does give me a smile! How long the winter was. I distinctly remember it! It was beautiful at times, but I was defitniely ready for the summer and its brilliance. Even the occasional days of rain aren't as bad as those last few long weeks of winter. They remind one that even the down days of life are necessary for life. Just as the grass needs the rain for renewal, so we need the difficulties of life for growth!