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I am outside on the back porch listening to it rain. Its coming down pretty steady. Ever since I've been little I have liked to be out under shelter while its raining. I don't know what it is exactly but there is something about it that makes me feel cozy and safe.

Its been storming for a couple of hours now. We had some real scary winds earlier as well as thunder and lightening but its just raining now. We are still under a severe thunderstorm/tornado warning though I think the worst is over. For now it is cool and less humid out - a welcome respite.

I have the lights down low so as not to attract insects here where I am sitting. There's a couple of big, hairy moths (shudder!) hanging around the door, attracted to the light inside I suppose.

I'm just about ready to head up to bed. Don't laugh (Sara!). I don't actually go to sleep this early. It takes me a few minutes to get my jamas on and brush my teeth etc. Then I either read my bible (currently reading Acts - in my NKJV study bible) or sometimes I read commentary material. Or, if I'm in the middle of a particularly good novel I read that *grin* but - try not to do that too often. I like reading the bible, but its also a habit...a discipline if you will - and one I'm thankful for so I try to nurture it and not let something else replace it.

Anyways, I read for about half an hour and then I fluff up my pillows, put my earplugs in, turn out the lights ans lie down to pray. Now THAT is a bad habit that I wish I hadn't developed because I often drift off to sleep while I am in prayer! (But I must admit that the reason that I find it a hard habit to break is that I find it peaceful falling asleep while praying. My thoughts are serene, focussed on God's goodness and mercy and off I go...)

Well, speaking of which, its time I headed up. The cat is meowing loudly at me to let me know that its past bedtime. I am not the only creature of habit around here! G'night, all.