Sunshine

Today is the 2nd day in a row of sun. It's the longest we've had this much steady sun in a very long time.  We prayed for rain, and we got it... but now we're all grateful for some sunshine.  With the sun has come warmth, and finally the feeling of a typical summer here in Piet Retief. 

My family and friends in the US often ask me "what's the temperature there?"  After 10-11 years I've gotten used to what 20degrees C means, vs 20degrees F.  But, on any given day, it's been just a guess, "around 70 maybe...?"  On my parents' last visit here they brought me a gift- an inside/outside temperature reader, in F (so I didn't have to convert for them, and probably b/c there wasn't an option for one in C at Wal-Mart ;) )!  I have really enjoyed it and often been surprised at how close or how far off my guesses have been.

Something strange, however, has happened to the outside reader.  It has simply disappeared.  It went missing once and we found it in a puddle. The kids had decided it was a good toy to play with.  After a miraculous drying out and healing period, with new batteries the outside reader was up and running once again. But after sometime it disappeared. We asked the kids if they'd seen it, and they assured us that they had absolutely NOT played with it THIS TIME!  The funny thing is, wherever the reader is, it's somewhere shady and cool. For the most part it's cooler "outside" than it is in the house. For example, today's inside temp reads 82, but outside it's only 71.  I grew up in southern New Hampshire, and as a result (I guess) I prefer the 71 to the 82, and I'd much rather be outside in 71degree weather than inside where it's 82!  But, for now, only the little gadget is enjoying that luxury. 

In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy the sunshine anyway!

Until next time...