It all started innocently enough.
My colorful friend Liz visited from New York City. Like my husband Mike, the project man, I never know what Liz is up to.
Such was the case the morning after she had slept in our outside bed. I glanced out to see if she was awake yet and caught sight of her in an angelic act: making a rainbow.
Think for a minute. How would you make a rainbow appear in a severely drought-stricken land?
Liz made hers with dancing scarves and a playful imagination. And she made it appear right here on our deck, for God and everyone!
Liz the Rainbow Maker!
She made me smile.
How can you not love someone who brings a little magic into your life?
She made Mike smile, too. So much so that he wanted to join in on the fun.
Now, you have to understand. My husband is a retired Air Force colonel, fighter pilot, top gun instructor and once commanded thousands of men and women. He is skeptical of anything that he cannot see or that cannot be scientifically proven. His mind just works that way. Yet a little angelic magic will change his heart. His heart works that way.
He went out that very day and bought a string of prayer flags. That’s right: prayer flags. I really don’t know much about prayer flags myself. Are they used as a prayer that I (we) give? Or are they used as a prayer that is given to me (us)? Or is there any difference between the two? Anyway, that’s what Mike wanted, so that’s what he purchased.
And then he strung them. Liz and I sat enthralled watching him weave his bit of magic. For you see, Liz and I believe in things that cannot be seen and we believe in the goodness of people expressing who they are.
After Mike and Liz were finished, I wanted to capture a little bit of their hearts to share with you. I asked them to strike a pose for the camera. They both did what came naturally:
Prayer Flags Here
Rainbows There
Mike and Liz’s Love Everywhere
I feel blessed to have people in my life who bring lightness and laughter to my days. I bet you feel blessed to have such people in yours, too. A rainbow here, a prayer flag there and lots and lots of love everywhere.
Hmm. Maybe those prayers are for me. And maybe they are for you, too. You will know they are for you if you find love everywhere today. And you will know they are for you if you spread love everywhere. Try it and see, but don’t wait until tomorrow. Life is short!
Oh Gayle, rainbows are awesome!! How wonderful to have that surround you! I send you blessings, love, prayers and hugs everyday!!!!
XO Amy
I feel them! Thank you…
Bless you both.
Jayne, I think of you and wonder what kind of marvelous art project you may be up to! Thanks for your blessings.
One of your most beautiful postings! Thank you for the rainbow colors of your scarves, flags, hearts and minds!! You are all exquisite creations of the great Creative One…yeah that’s right, you too Mike! Love it, love all of you…especially Gayle…the one who shines light on all we see and on all of us. Peace and Light, Pam
Hi Pam, You are so lavish in your praise–how delicious! Hope to see a bit of your light one of these days on my mountain top!
smiling with the joy of it all! <3
Joy-full. Way to go, Kat. You’ve got it!
FABULOUS. FABULOUS. AND MORE FABULOUS!
I am filled with love, faith, and prayers of all things seen and unseen.
Thank you Gayle, for working your magic AGAIN!
All my love to you, Michael, and Liz, Francie
Hi Sparkly friend. Thank you AGAIN for your appreciation and lightness of heart. You are FABULOUS!
You can’t have too many rainbow, prayer flags. Thanks for sharing your prayers. I think I saw some of them float by on the wind.
Thinking of you.
Yes, you saw them. How ironic you said you saw them float by on the wind. Messenger on the Wind is the working title of my second book manuscript. Great description, dear friend!
Hi Gayle
I love the colorful way you express yourself in prayer! You keep finding those rainbows behind and through the clouds…. and I’ll keep praying in color!!!
Love you,
Deb
Praying in color. Now that was said by a true artist Miss Debbie. Hope your coast trip will result in more great art! I can’t wait to see it.
Sometimes we need to stop and smell the roses, or look at the rainbow flags, or say a prayer for those who are suffering. It cleanses our minds and touches our hearts. Hang in there.
Hi Cheri, I think we need to do this everyday! I’m still hanging on. Today is my painting day with friends. It should include a lot of laughter.
Thank you for sharing your rainbow, prayer flags and sense of love from your
mountain top. Looks as if Liz and Mike really made the day special for all
of you. Blessings and prayers of love, Peggie
Every day is special! (As you have also come to realize.) Thank you for your prayers of love.
There is magic in this world! You know our husbands are so similar, and it’s a wonderful thing to see them finding and sharing it. 🙂
Hi Kim, Yes, Mike liked Dean from the moment he met him. It takes a strong person to rise in the military ranks–they probably recognized each other!
Aw shucks! You sure are amazing.
Yer lovin’ husband
You sweet thing,you!
Hogs and quiches to you sweetie.
Is that anything like ham and eggs? If so, Sunday morning might be the perfect time! I love you, Michael!
Magical, mystical beauty! What a wonderful experience for you…for you All. Did Mike bring out his flute and did they prance around for you? I can see you beaming with glee and I have a big, huge smile on my face for you, Mike and your beautiful friend, Liz.
So sorry I missed painting day. Will come to the mountain this week? I will call first. Love to you….
We didn’t think about the flute–fine musicians we are! (Actually, Liz is a gifted musician–she has written a musical that has been performed.) But they did prance around!
Wow, the joy never stops! Thank you so much for continuing to share your blessings with us. Your joyous heart is a gift to us all, sweet Gayle. xoxo
Thanks Canda. Joy never stops–you said it all in those truthful words. There may be a few tears here and there along the way, but the joy is what keeps us humans going. Have a joy-full day today.
Gayle, I think of you so often. I love that Liz came to visit, and the picture of Mike and her is seared into my consciousness. The three of you are so special to me, even tho I have never met Mike. I hold you up, energetically. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
Hi Sweet Jane, Too bad you weren’t here with us! I think of you every time I see your/my plaque hanging in my dining room. Hope you’re well, happy and sassy.