Judi, nice two picture set. While you were out there doing your thing, I was still in bed sleeping soundly away.
I much prefer picture #1 as the drop seems to be in process and that much stronger of a action composition. Pic #2 seems to be the tail end of the action. On the other hand, pic #2 has the better overall focus. As for focus, I'm amazed that you got it this good. It must have been a real killer to focus on rain drops hitting an exact spot.