Rain Rain Go Away

It is raining again today. The weather is cold and the weatherman says we will have cold rain for the rest of the week. I grew up in Oregon, you think I would be used to the rain, but I don't like it. I hate getting my hair wet, I hate getting my shoes wet when I step in a puddle and most of all I hate the cold. I am cold all the time anyways, so when it rain like it is now I wear several layers of clothing, feeling like a bundle of sweaters. Today on the news they showed the island of Anguilla....said it was 82 degrees. If I could have a wish granted today it would be to go there or to Puerto Rico. I think I would choose Puerto Rico, not only is it isla de encanto, but my sisters, aunt and nieces live there. How wonderful it would be to be with family. To hear the laughter of my aunt, sisters and nieces. I did not get to grow up with them close by, but my mother always told me stories and made sure we knew everything about them. I have pictures of my nieces growing up in their school uniforms, one as a model, my cousin in a little white suit and hat. The best picture is of my mother and aunt with my uncle at a night club with their 50's dresses and tiny waist. My aunt still has an air of youth about her. My sisters and nieces have inherited the looks and great skin and look amazing. Each one of them unique and full of kindness and laughter.

Dreaming of being there is what is getting me through this rainy storm. Maybe just maybe I will get to go soon.......I can always dream.