So it’s been an interesting week in Ontario. We’ve had nearly every kind of weather you can imagine: ice, rain, snow, bright sunshine, 20C warmth, winds, thunderstorms, downpours.

Maybe it’s not surprising, then that this little reminder came across my feed earlier in the week:

After the frustration of the ice storm and the ensuing power outages (which lasted for days in my area, had a second wave for some folks in Madoc proper, and is still affecting thousands of households…especially those in remote or hard-hit areas), I think we were all counting the storms. So the reminder of beauty to be found in the midst of a storm, or once the storm has passed – even the reminder that all storms DO pass – seemed super appropriate.

And it made me ask myself what was I counting – the storms or the rainbows? Maybe it’s easier, now that the power has been restored to my place and the sun is shining brightly through the windows, to count the rainbows. I have much to be grateful for: the damage around my property was minimal, the power has indeed come back, I was safe and warm throughout the storm, I’ve had lots of kind offers of help from the good folks of St. Peter’s (and I knew I could ask for help if needed…I felt that throughout the storm), I had enough to eat…I could go on.

So let me ask you – what are you counting? What rainbows are coming your way this day or this week? What can you give thanks for today?

As we continue through Lent, may we remember to count out rainbows. May we know that every good gift comes from God. May we allow the good things in our lives to draw us closer to the One who loves us and who gave his Son for us.