This Too Shall Pass...

This image allows you to almost feel the storm.  The blur of their clothing tells us of their hurried movement.  The umbrella likely will succumb to the elements, but shows us an attempt to take cover amidst the pending pelting of a storm.

There are no smiles, only pensive concentration on the next step.  Then another…and another…and another…simply trying to get to a place of respite, and cover.

The weather tonight in Fredonia and Dunkirk has offered much of the same.

One moment, a cool breeze that was welcomed after a long, hot, humid day.

And then in an instant…many looked like this photo.

So why the post on weather tonight?

In a word?

Seasons.

Sure. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.  But what about the seasons within a season?  The ones that tend to sneak up on us unexpected?  Or even if we know they are predicted to come, are hard to navigate nonetheless?

Here is some encouragement for you tonight.

In four words...
This Too Shall Pass.

Whatever you may be going through tonight…this too shall pass.
Whatever is weighing on your heart…this too shall pass.
When there is a bump in the road…this too shall pass.

And if life is clear sailing for you right now?

While the "weather of life" may be sunny and 80 degrees for many, there are others preparing for, going through, and trying to…

weather the storm.

Maybe a simple phone call to encourage a friend is in order today.

To let them know you are there for them.

And…

this too shall pass.