Rain Rain, Go Away!

Contemplating the Crucified and Risen Christ....

I am reminded of a time a couple of years back when Quincy was under a tornado warning. In fact, 2 tornados had touched down in the last 10 minutes within a few miles of Quincy and were headed our way. Mario and I were in touch with Carrie by cell phone, both households in our basements, readying ourselves for the possible. Carrie told me later that to calm the kids, she asked them to pray. After a few moments of quiet contemplation, Hannah, age 3?, offered her thoughtful prayer: Rain Rain, Go Away, Come again another day. I believe God heard her prayer, as the rain and wind passed, and order was quickly restored in the Quincy corner of the universe.

So today the rain will pass. It is going south of us. Good, because our sump pump was working overtime all night. We are hopeful for some sunshine by Wednesday.

Mario and I watched the first night of Dancing With the Stars last night. He decided to watch with me so he knows what everybody is talking about. Tonight we have a conflict for a half-hour, as Idol and Dancing overlap. Time to use the new DVR. We are already rooting for the football player on Dancing With the Stars. I am looking forward to seeing what Priscilla can do tonight.

Chris had his wisdom teeth out last Friday. I am hopeful that he is healing well. And I am anxiously awaiting our next webcam date. Looks like we will get a visit from the Yumans in May. Yeh! I miss them.

Holy Week. What difference has the Crucified Christ made in my life? That is the question our pastor asked us to consider this week after we read The Passion at mass on Sunday. That was his sermon. What difference has the Crucified Christ made in my life? I contemplate....the Risen Christ!