The Rain-Kissed Sunshine

I just love the way the earth breathes after it rains. There is a whole new freshness in the air and everyone and everything can sense it. While the sun was making it's first appearance of the day, casting golden beams over our house, this beautiful purple finch sang confidently from the maple tree in our neighbor's yard.

I love the way the sun illuminates his warm, crimson chest, accenting him upon the cool, blue sky. Sometimes it takes some rain to make us truly appreciate the sunshine.