A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...03-23-06....Rainbows

DollyCali | March 23, 2006 | DollyCali

[DollyCali]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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When the earth is ravaged and the animals are dying, a new tribe of people shall come unto the earth from many colors, classes, creeds, and who by their actions and deeds shall make the earth green again. They will be known as the warriors of the Rainbow -- Old Native American Prophecy

Dawn Rainbow

A rainbow only bounces back to you the color in the light.
You get something quite special when the circumstance is right.
An early morning shower when the sun had hardly shown,
Caused the rainbow to get dressed in haste, in colors not its own.

Full golden was the rainbow, with neon at the edge,
As the sun was rising sleepily from beyond its earthen ledge.
I had never seen a rainbow that was monochrome like that,
But I remember vividly just where I was and where it sat.

There was no gold to find down on the ground beneath the bow,
For all of it was utilized in putting forth the glow.
No doubt you think I’m daft to even say I saw the sight,
For no one else has ever seen a rainbow in dawn’s light.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . June 14, 2004
© 2004

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... 

Author unknown...

Rainbow Links

Rainbow Motorcycles

Scientific Explanation of Rainbows:
Educational site explaining
the physics and chemistry of rainbows.

The Rainbow Bridge

Reflections

- God sets a mirror down for us,
To bounce back sunny days,
He does it when the rain has passed,
To help us see the rays.

The reflection that we see in it,
Is not of hair and skin.
What we see is an image of,
The gloried state we’re in.

Light pink, and brighter orange,
And yellow brighter still.
I sit and look at glory’s frame,
Upon my favorite hill.

The others call it rainbow,
But I know what it is,
A magic mirror in the sky,
That lets us know we’re His.

The body that we occupy down here,
Is nothing like its start,
For one, the most attractive thing,
Has always been the heart.

God looks into our heart and then,
Just for His own amusement.
He gives a glimpse of what He sees,
And laughs at our confusement.

“That doesn’t look at all like me!”
I hear your protests start,
But when you look at other folks,
How can you see their heart?

If you admit there’s beauty,
Reflecting from some source,
Just think how glorious it will be,
When He’s revealed full force.

And you and I are with Him,
And joining in the glow.
Next time you see a rainbow,
I thought you ought to know.

NicknamedBob April 5, 2004
© 2004

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

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Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[Majie Purple]

Just looked at the intro collage again and noticed the Noah's Arc & Rainbow portion of it...Love that representation too!

[Majie Purple]

Oops! Arc=Ark in that context arc is for the rainbow not Noah's Ark. & while looking at your intro I noticed a blown up to king size photo of Pres. Bush & First Lady Laura...No need to search out bigger size now...I hadn't started looking at The Thread from the begining at first...I jumped in at the big PING portion...And just recently back tracked to see the first part.

[MEG33]

May God Keep Safe All Who Serve Our Country

[Majie Purple]

Thanks for the Ping in # 143 Megsie!

[JustAmy]

Thanks for the heads-up with the link.

[Just A Nobody]

Thank YOU for the prayers.

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you, Dolly, for this colorful rainbow thread. I wish I had time to contribute something more than my "thank you", but have much to do today and can't stay and play.

Have a rainbow kinda day, sistah!

[Majie Purple]

[Mama_Bear]

It was nice to see you in my mailbox this morning, OESY. Have a wonderful time in Texas, FRiend. :-)

[dutchess]

Oh my meg. Love the rainbow flag.. Can I "snatch it to make a pledge"? As always, your contributions here are wonderful and very much appreciated :o) !

P.S. Your snow covered daffadil/crocus thingie yesterday was my front door flower bed!

[dutchess]

Hi Purple. Just getting here and trying to catch up. Thanks for keeping the "FINEST" doors open! Lovely thread isn't it?

[Majie Purple]

Hi Dutchie! Glad to see you!

[dutchess]

Hey lori...hope your still here so I can give you a hug ((((lori))))

Just made our airline tickets for SanDiego...gosh didn't realize how long it takes to get to the left coast!!!!! (AND was scheduling tough!) Again, sad we won't see you BUT NEXT TIME :o)

[dutchess]

#153 for you too! (((((amy)))))) (((((prissymissy)))))

[dutchess]

Then my BIL went chasing after one...

LOL...oh my gosh...the infamous rainbow wig. Only you diver!!!!!

[DollyCali]

thank you.. this note joined about 4 other pings to the site/situation.. did go there & did post. we hate to see this.. and we of course pray for the young man's complete recovery.

[dutchess]

Thanks you so much for posting the link here. Am praying for Gavin and his family.

[The Raven]

You should make a big deal out of it !!

[DollyCali]

I thought I did .. ???? mine of course are not at cute or dramatic as yours....

[Billie]

What a pretty rainbow thread today, Dolly! Love all your bright backgrounds and text!