Rain sets the mood.

Let's talk about rain. Does rain really set the mood? You plan an outdoor event you are praying for no rain. It rains and puts a damper on the party. It rains when you are out shopping it messes your hair up; bad hair day. You are on vacation at the beach and it rains; very disappointing.

Have you ever thought of the flip side of rain?  My reaction growing up about rain was it made everything harder 'cause you were wet. Growing up in Florida it rained a lot.

 

Married to a farmer for 6 years as of today! my idea of rain has changed.

 

Rain still sets the mood but when it's not raining we are bummed. I'm sure all farm wives can attest it puts their husband in a not so happy mood and somewhat grumpy. This time of year we are praying for rain; the crops are planted now it is up to God to send the rain. Big C asked us to pray for rain this week and Little C1 responded with God already knows. We are praying for rain because we are dry and could use a good soaking. So take a guess at the moods of local farmers right now? At the moment it is misting rain and cool in July. This weather is helpful because the corn and soybeans aren't baking in summer heat but they aren't flourishing to their potential when lacking rain. When we are in planting or harvest season the rain is welcomed then too. We push so hard to get field work done while its dry; when it does rain we go out to eat. When most Americans would stay home and not get wet we are out at a restaurant. I know it's a little backwards too and took a little bit of getting used to.

I may not have changed your perception of rain but next time it rains think it's helping my food grow. I have gone out the door many times hoping not to get wet and Big C will say I hope you get soaked.  

 

Here's a picture from our wedding in Florida on a HOT and dry day back in 2008.