Wednesday night the youth group at my church did one of the most fun things you can possibly do on a rainy Summer night. I helped the youth leader set out four 25 foot tarps, making an almost 100 foot slip 'n slide. We added soap and water, and had two guys pulling a ski rope. We called it redneck skiing night. It was too much fun. At first the night was just dark and gloomy, but soon the rain started pouring, making it that much more awesome. The kids loved it, very rarely do you get an excuse to play in the rain in your clothes like that. I'm sure there were a bunch of less-than-happy parents later though... haha. I came prepared in a bathing suit, so the night was a blast for me.
Watching the youth slide around, and then jumping in and sliding around myself was one of the highlights of my Summer so far. I haven't played in the rain since I was a little kid.... I forgot how much fun a simple act like that can be. So often we get all concerned that our clothes and hair will get wet, but how often do we just stop and let the rain soak us, and enjoy what God is sending our way? I just stood outside and let the rain pour down on me... and let my cares fall off with the water running down my face. I was the most relaxed I've felt in a while... and after I had dried off, I felt peaceful and chilled out. I recommend a walk in the rain to anyone who has stress in their life. Anyway, here's a video I made of Wednesday night.
