O' Sun, Where Art Thou

My Dear Sun,

I know that only three weeks ago, I was extolling the virtues of a good Rain. And I do still love her. But please know that my affection for Rain does not diminish in any way my friendship with you, either. You are each special. Each unique in your own way. And I did enjoy my first few days with Rain, but I have missed you while you have been gone. Rain has been very cool, but I am missing your sunny nature. Without you, life has been a little darker, a bit more dreary. Nineteen days is long time to go without seeing you. Your absence has not gone unnoticed. This is the very longest you have ever been gone from here. And while Rain has been fun to play with for a little while, there is so much she can not do that you are very good at. We can not go to the ball games with her. We have missed five games and several practices so far. Swimming with Rain is not really as fun either. In fact, it can be a bit dangerous. Especially when she tries to be slick. Picnics, walking and biking, and going to the amusement park or zoo - Rain doesn't allow any of that. And quite honestly, she's kept Greg from going to work as well, which is starting to make him worry a bit. With you, Sun, he's happy, at least when you're not beating down on him! :) He misses you, too. I really think rain would be willing to leave for a little while, if you don't feel ready to share the sky. We don't want her to feel bad, but we just need to see you, to know that you're still around. I know lately Rain has gotten a lot of glory in press coverage, but I promise, lots of people will come out to see you if you'll just show up and beam down. So please, Sun, feel free to visit really soon. There are a lot of us looking for you to show up and light up our lives once again!