What To Do When It Rains

I have always loved the rain. Whenever it rains, I always remember stories.

The rain reminds me of the enlightening fairy tales and folk tales, like the turtle thrown into the water, the gremlins that multiply, Gulliver's travels, Little Mermaid, and more fiction.

The rain, as well, gives me reminders of inspirational stories from the Bible like the story of Moses and of Noah's ark.

The rain is power for the unbeatable sea, honey for the arid fields, and moist for the earth to cool up and grow more harvests. But then, only God can give the rain and control it, so in whatever state of seasons lands would be, we'd pray to the God of all.

Recently, I left the house without an umbrella because the sky shone brightly. When I walked a few blocks away from the house, the sky poured rain. The drops were heavy and I got wet in the middle of the streets, near the Sacred Heart convent. I loved the rain, but I couldn't just play there and jump with applause, and so I rode a tricycle (a motorbike with a body for passengers). It was fun. That was the time I would get the image of the Sacred Heart from a house, and transfer it to the next recipient. Truly, how God knows I want to play with water, if so like a child.

When I was younger, I played paper boats when it's flooded around where I lived. And my mother, aunts and uncles, admonished me for going out the house and soaking my feet in the flood. How, I envied those kids who bathed and played outside the rain. I peeped for hours in the window, just to see those kids play with water outside the streets. They were so happy. Thank you dear God, for the rain.

And now that I am old, I can see that each life has its own purpose. In whatever, path we all go, courage, simplicity and charity will make us happy. Supporting each endeavor is necessary so we could attain and fulfill our goals in life. Kindness must be shared for the poor world.

Here are some tips on how to take care of yourself during rainy days.

1. Always bring an umbrella or a jacket.

2. Bring a pair of rubber slippers or boots.

3. Have a thin raincoat in your bag.

4. Use a water proof bag, or wrap important stuff in plastic.

5. Bring a flash light.

6. Be ready with candles in the house.

7. Charge your phones.

8. Be ready with some biscuit, candy or bottled water in your bag in case, you'll get stranded along the way.

9. Drive carefully.

10. If the rain turns into a storm, secure the children and the sick in the house.

11. Prepare some food necessary, if there will be a storm coming.