NEED WASHING?....great read
 

A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in WalMart. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of innocence.


It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to flow down the spout.. We all stood there, under the awning, just inside the door of the WalMart. We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up their hurried day.


I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories of running, splashing so carefree as a child came pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day.

Her little voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught in, 'Mom let's run through the rain,' She said.
'What?' Mom asked.

'Let's run through the rain!' She repeated.

'No, honey. We'll wait until it slows down a bit,' Mom replied.

This young child waited a minute and repeated: 'Mom, let's run through the rain..'

'We'll get soaked if we do,' Mom said.

'No, we won't, Mom. That's not what you said this morning,' the young girl said as she tugged at her Mom's arm.

'This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?'

'Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, ' If God can get us through this, He can get us through anything! ' '

The entire crowd stopped dead silent.. I swear you couldn't hear anything but the rain.. We all stood silently. No one left. Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say.

Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might even ignore what was said. But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child's life. A time when innocent trust can be nurtured so that it will bloom into faith.

'Honey, you are absolutely right. Let's run through the rain. If GOD let's us get wet, well maybe we just need washing,' Mom said.

Then off they ran. We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted past the cars and yes, through the puddles. They got soaked.


They were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars. And yes, I did. I ran. I got wet. I needed washing.

Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions, they can take away your money, and they can take away your health.. But no one can ever take away your precious memories...So, don't forget to make time and take the opportunities to make memories everyday.


To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.
I HOPE YOU STILL TAKE THE TIME TO RUN THROUGH THE RAIN.

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them.




Take the time to live!!!

Keep in touch with your friends, you never know when you'll need each other --
And don't forget to run in the rain!

Oh, Ditter, I really love this. It is so true. I'm 83yrs. old and I've seen a lot of pain in friends and family. And I'm sure I'm not done going thru it. So fine. I wish I knew how to save this or send it to my sons and other family. Barny P.S. I'm gonna bookmark it and maybe I'll print it when I get back to my home.

Copy and paste to a word document, then you can save it or print it for them.

Thanks Ditter! I really needed that today!:thumbup:

What a beautiful story! Thank you for posting!

thanks ditter, i look forward to the gems you find.....

Thank you Ditter!

Ditter...thank you! I needed to walk thru the rain yesterday and did. This really illustrates the benefits of doing so.

Thanks for making me cry. I think. Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of my first son's very sudden death. He has one friend who has called me every year. We have made memories together with families getting together, etc. He never minds that I cry and since my son died, making memories with friends and family is what keeps me going.

Thank you for posting this one - - - -

Thank you for posting this piece, I copied it and sent it forward to a few friends, family members.

Thank you for posting that.

Goodness, how lovely, Ditter. I lost my Mom back in April and today is her birthday. I haven't cried all day until now, but that's okay, it's a good cry. Thank you.

Next time I get rained out at a craft show I'm going to remember this!

Ditter- - You've done it once again! Your posting always stir my emotions, either I laugh my head off or get a lump in my throat. Thank you once again for stirring my feelings!

Dear Ditter you have done it again...Bless you for it

Usually you have me laughing but today my heart was touched. Thank you for sharing this.

Dangit, Ditter, I missed your posts while I've been gone!

Oh My, I had goosebumps reading this post. Thank you for reminding us all that life is too short & goes by in a flash.
Dance like no one is watching !!!

Thanks, Ditter, you are one of those special people!

I need washing every day!!!! Thanks for sharing!

thanks needed a good cry and than a laugh made my night

Re: Need washing?
 

Thank you ever so kindly for sharing such an inspiring story, of a mother and father discusssing the illness and the child in earshot, who took the information and lifted her mother's heart when most needed. Then after pondering and remembering the conversation the mother letting her daughter guide her through a rough spot. Many times we find God uses children to lead us in the right direction. My prayer is that will continue to bless them all, and you for sharing such an enlightening story.

Sometimes God helps you run BETWEEN the raindrops...

Ditter this is a lovely story, you always brighten my day with your stories and jokes, TY.

Well, I needed a good cry this morning. These are the "good" cry moments. Thanks for sharing!

Out done yourself, Sweet Lady, keep it up.

Thanks Ditter43, I'm never disappointed when I read your threads. I needed to be reminded "to run in the rain". All the rest is just temporary inconviences[spelling] and they too will pass.

thanks Ditter-I have been down for a few weeks due to a breast cancer diagnosis- this helped me see the light of day and to remember the good things. This too shall pass and in the scheme of things I am lucky. Thank for letting me see this

Thank You! Ditter Yes We All need to 'Run In the Rain' Made Me Cry! Think I will go Run in the RAIN! I'm sure It will rain to Day! this is Washington :D