Awakened By The Storm.

You just gotta love getting awakened by thunder!  And I honestly am not being sarcastic in saying that.  There is just something wonderful about a good storm.....

I have never been a sports fan.  EVER.  In fact, I've even resented sports in the past because they often take first place in a man's heart.  But for the first time I may be beginning to understand the passion in it.  Maybe I've been a bit jealous in the past because I've never had a passion that strong for anything. (well, except my kiddos)  Don't get me wrong, I'm not becoming die hard here but I am more and more enamored with the OKC Thunder every day.

Part of it is that they are doing SO MUCH for Oklahoma!  They are putting us on the map and that's a very good thing.  I love this state and it's nice to see some positive attention for a change.  I haven't learned a lot about the individual players but what I have learned about some of them just makes me proud.  I've never had a great deal of respect for athletes but I realize more and more how committed they have to be to their profession and that makes me respect them a great deal.  I will always think they are waaaaay overpaid, but I'm beginning to understand a little better why they deserve all the attention and adoration they receive.

I feel like the Thunder has awakened the world to Oklahoma and the timing of this couldn't be better as it has awakened something in me as well!

There is no better feeling than waking up after a storm, hearing the birds sing and seeing the sun shine.  That's beginning to happen in my life.  I've been through the storm and have seen lots of cloudy days but today is clear and the fog is lifting.  As the Thunder rolls forward in the finals - we see victory ahead.  That parallels my life in a way.  They've had struggles too over the last year but it definitely pays to persevere and their success is symbolic of my own.

So Thunder - you make me proud!  Game on!