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

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[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Freema

Yes, Absolutely wonderful! God Bless them! I was just reading some good News because of our Troops, early this morning and what they have accomplished in Iraq. It's perfect to see. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Awesome! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Your college with Oliver is gorgeous!

[GodBlessUSA]

COLLAGE LOL!

[DollyCali]

OH.. YES..! If I had taken the time it would have been fun to find that program & work up a few headers with it. tomkow always has clever graphics.. like the one in the straight jacket!

but if tomkow comes here ...he will try to get all the 50s & 100 turnovers,

donchaknow!!!

:-)

[DollyCali]

well O was at about a dozen college campuses in his short life.. SO I could make a collage of colleges & "O"

[GodBlessUSA]

Awww, :) So Oliver had more of college than I did.;) Hugs!

[freema]

Summer 2001. How sweet is this???!!!

[DollyCali]

Here are some pix of rainbow/Niagara April 15, 2004..

NOTE THE SNOW/ICE?

this was the afternoon before the meeting of the Buffalo FReepers at Jimmy Macs (last pix is the group)What a fun group.. too bad they can't do it again.. maybe this April before the construction business gets too busy???? I can attempt to join you Rus..Perhaps once a year social is all they can handle now but it is a start

[GodBlessUSA]

Beautiful. I love Niagara Falls. Hubby and I were talking of taking a trip up there with kids in the summer. They have not seen them yet. Are you close? That must awesome to be close enough to visit often.

I see you, The Mayor and Mrs. The Mayor. :) You all look great! What a party that must have been!

[freema]

Ya'll got me remembering Second-Grade Dog - one of my favorite books to read aloud when the kids were little. It was about a mutt named Bones, who, when he gets lonely visits the local school but eventually gets discovered. He made friends while there and then has fun with the kids after school. It is a "spoof on grown-ups in general and officials in particular".

Our dog frequently 'went to school' and even participated in a production about The Wizard of Oz as Toto. Local news carried a piece, and most of the footage was OF THE DOG!! LOL! He's 15 now, but you'd never really know it. He gets so excited to ride to school-takes three steps and a jump, all the way to the car! I can't stand the thought of losing him. I really feel for you, Dolly. I'm not at all looking forward to the day we lay him to rest. For such a little dog, it will leave a very big empty space in our family. Cup half full- we were very thankful he made it thru boot camp!!

There's a dog that roams the halls of my FIL's nursing home. Such a sweet thing, but a tad fat! LOL!

[DollyCali]

The "other" Rainbow Bridge


Canada/USA Rainbow Bridge

[The Mayor]

I am 5 miles away..
The only time I go is when people come to visit.
If you come you must let me know, we can meet-up with all the kids..

We know some great places there.

[freema]

I love your outfit ! : )

[The Mayor]

Been across that a few times.
Gotta go..see ya tonight.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Dolly.

Beautiful thread.

[GodBlessUSA]

I'll have to check that book out for my daughter. Sounds really cute. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Great Graphic! I loved viewing the falls. I was a kid the first time visiting and it was so exciting. My Dad went to Niagara for school and still has a college buddy who lives in Buffalo.

That's great. If we do go this summer, I sure will let you know. :) Thanks so much!

[DollyCali]

Thank you ma'am.. been missing you. I don't always get to canteen often & I know you hang there. Hope life is treating you well..kids, work & all..

[DollyCali]

thank you! I love clothes etc but seems with dogs now in my life I am more often in hiking stuff.. isn't it fun to get dressed up & go out? I have a few things coming up in next couple weeks.. one black tie.. goodie! now to see what fits etc! AND if a matching pair of shoes hasn't been chewed up by Ms. Josy