A rainy day

-sigh- Rainy days are so dreary. Well, Tuesday was a rainy day where we lived.

I was so sad and disappointed. I was going to go out on a 'safari', and it rains! So frustrated. I leaned heavily against the screen with a sigh. The rain fell softly on our patio, and trickled off the overflowing gutters on our roof. Maybe the sound was relaxing to some, but it made me want to cry.

Then Jubilee came and put her arms around me. For a couple short seconds, I ignored her presence, until she whispered, "Ivy."

I turned my head. "Ivy, you like to find beauty in small things. Won't you try to find joy in those same small things too?" She squeezed my hand, and I smiled, ever so slightly. "How is there joy in rain?" I asked, quickly wiping my smile off my face. Jubi grinned. "Look at the polka dot pattern it gives! It's very beautiful. Ivy, you fashionista, I know you love polka dots." I smiled, and unconsciously stroked my polka dot shirt.

I looked at the little dots on the cement. "And, right now, the plants are singing for joy because of the rain. Can't you hear them, Ivy?" I looked at the red lilies swaying in the breeze, and the lantanas vibrating. "Why, they are singing!" I said. Jubi smiled. "Just because we can't have fun outside doesn't mean we can't have fun inside!"

For the rest of the afternoon, we played with my activity book and stuffed dog. It was fun, I agree. And don't YOU agree that Jubi is the kindest and most thoughtful friend there ever was? Friends through thick and thin! :)

~SuNsHiNy IvY