the rain has come

although australia is not out of the drought-woods yet (the water reserves are under 30% and about five years above average rain fall is required for substantial recovery from this last decade), the rain has come.  winter in melbourne is characterised by damp, rainy days - it is the wet season for the year.  in the last two weeks, it seems we've had rain about every other day.  it is the beginning of good news and we wanted to thank many of you for your prayers for rain.