All this rain is finally getting to me. At first I was glad for the rain because we probably needed it, but now it's just depressing. I wonder if God is crying. We've been on inclement weather schedule at school which means I have the kids with me practically all day except during my shortened lunch period. I wonder if they get sick of me or if I get on their nerves.

My next door neighbor at work is going through a very difficult time. Her mom passed away on Christmas. I attended the funeral on New Year's Eve. Thankfully the rain stopped for few hours during the funeral and burial. I ache for her loss from my own loss. What a solemn way to begin the new year.