I love reading blogs and I think it's fascinating hearing about other people's lives, but I have never written a personal blog (so you'll have to forgive me in the beginning). I figure it is probably a good idea to provide you with an explanation for our blog title (Ohhhh how I struggled coming up with a title) and soon I will post a little introduction to myself and Jake.
Jake and I grew up in gorgeous Southeast Alaska, which is not the snow and tundra that I feel people usually picture when I mention our home. Southeast is mountains and trees and ocean and so much rain. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on the planet (I know we're all a little biased about our homes, but truly).
It is also one of the wettest. Juneau gets 100 inches of rain a year, which has made our current home in the Seattle area relatively desert-like. Nevertheless, Seattle isn't exactly known to be dry so it looks like we're drawn to liquid sunshine.
I really don't mind the cold and wet and neither does Jake.
Rain means clean air and new life. I often take it for granted but I am often reminded of how much we need it and how people suffer when it isn't there. Quite simply, it is a gift that I enjoy often and I figured this title would help me remember that, as well as reflect a little of who we are and where we come from. I will get to more on that later.
Blessings.
