In the 1980's The R & B sensation New Edition (one of my favorite old school groups) sang one of my favorite songs...
On a perfect day I know that I can count on you.
When that's not possible, tell me, can you weather the storm?
'Cause I need somebody who will stand by me.
Through the good times and the bad times
She will always, always be right there.
Sunny days- everybody loves them.
Tell me, baby, can you stand the rain?
Storms will come, this we know for sure.
Can you stand the rain?
Love unconditional- I'm not asking this of you.
And, girl, to make it last I'll do whatever needs to be done.
But I need somebody who will stand by me.
When it's tough she won't run.
She will always be right there for me.
Sunny days- everybody loves them.
Tell me, baby, can you stand the rain?
Can you stand it, oh?
Storms will come, I know, I know, all the days won't be perfect.
This we know for sure. But tell me can you stand it?
Can you stand the rain? Can you stand the rain ? Can you stand the rain?
As I right now, this very minute, look out of my window at the rain and how necessary it is for the greening of the lawns this time of year and for crops to be plentiful, I think about storms...and the devastation of them...even my storms...
Growing up in a region that endured a variety of storms...thunderstorms, tornados and blizzards...I was taught at an early age to take heed to the meteorologists and the alerts during inclement weather. Since this frequently happened, we knew where the flashlights, blankets, pillows, radio with batteries, shovels and other items were located...even in the dark! Most of which (except the bedding) were in the kitchen closet near the back door or the basement where we would retreat. We were as ready as could be. After the storm had passed over, the damage if any, was investigated by my Dad or an older brother, and the cleanup commenced.
I agree with New Edition...it is inevitable that storms will come. This we know for sure. Weather related storms as well as the storms of life. We will see many days of sunshine and blue skies, when things are awesome, great, hunky dory...yet how do you cope with the storms of life? What and who is in your "kitchen closet" or emergency preparedness kit to help you get things back together? When your life is stormy and hardship falls upon you, do you reflect with quiet contemplation, assess the damage and then get busy to cleanup? Or do you blame others, sulk, wallow or not accept responsibility? Are the people in your life fair weather or all weather friends? Did you grow from your "stormy" experience? Do you allow the rains to wash you of negativity? Do you offer prayers of praise and thanksgiving? What lesson has been learned? How have you planned for your inevitable "rainy day"?
Can you stand the rain?
SS
About Me
- SisterScholar
- All people have not been provided with equal access to education. Education is one of the most priceless, liberating possessions one can earn and those able to do so, may have an abundance of opportunity to develop their lives to their liking. Those absent an education could be void of the life they truly desire and/or are capable of, which may place them in a much less opportune place. This travesty--that everyone can not access education as they desire--is something that I believe I have been equipped to help rectify. I am moved to do this because of personal and professional experiences-both positive and not so positive. I desire to empower those disenfrancised-either due to their economic status, race or gender-to access the education and aid any students and would be students, who may be on the brink of losing their way, but have the potential and/or motivation to do great things. I am a woman of God, a daughter, auntie, sister, friend, cousin, Godmommy, Soror, I strive to be a virtuous woman...
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