Jack’s Winning Words 10/13/21

“There’s always been a rainbow hangin’ over your head.”  (Kaycee Musgroves)  I once saw someone with rainbow=colored hair.  Not for me!  But, singer Kaycee asks me to imagine a rainbow hangin’ over my head, especially when the days are dark  and dreary.  She says, in her song, that “rainy times” are often followed by bright skies.  “Everything’s gonna be alright!”  That was first promised by God to Noah in the biblical story of the great flood.  So…if life’s storms are getting you down, remember…the rainbow wasn’t only a sign for Noah and Kaycee.  It was meant for you and me, too.  ;-) Jack

FROM DR J:  https://youtu.be/HNBCVM4KbUM  This reminds me of your message today. I love this song because it reminds me to trust God and know that it’s going to be all right!===JACK:  I 'm reminded of the time when Jesus and some disciples were on the Sea of Galilee during a storm.  The disciples wer frightened, but Jes us said, "It's going to be all right!" or, something like that.  He says that to you and me during life's storms, too.

FROM IKE AT THE MIC:  I just thought I'd share with you that I was born in such a poor neighborhood that the rainbows were just in black & white.===JACK:  You were poor?  We were so poor we painted our feet black to look like shoes.

FROM RS IN TEXAS:  ...and as the lyrics start out in Over the Rainbow........ When all the world is a hopeless jumble  And the raindrops tumble all around  Heaven opens a magic lane When all the clouds darken up the skyway         There's a rainbow highway to be found  ===JACK:  Did you know that "Over the Rainbow" was written by two Jewish composers who foresaw the forming of the nation of Israel as what was waiting "over the rainbow"...or, so it's said. ===RS: Sure did not know that.  I guess we all have our vision of what's over the rainbow....and it's probably not a pot of gold.===JACK:  More valuable than a pot-o-gold is the beautiful rainbow, itself.

FROM GUSTIE:  Once did a musical called “RAINBOW EXPRESS”. One of my most ambitious undertakings but it was a huge success.===JACK:  The rainbow is a sign of success.  There's a rainbow over your head recognizing the success you have accomplished by using your musical talent.  You're entitled to smile as you think back and remember.  

FROM BLAZING OAKS:  As the saying goes, "There is always SOMETHING to be thankful for!"  My friend (92) sometimes says, "I'm not doing very well today, but Tomorrow's going to be better!"   And it usually is... Thank goodness for rainbows hangin' over our heads! I don't know  that song! But have sung Over The Rainbow many, many,  times, and taught it to my granddaughter to sing for contest one year. Good words!===JACK:  The Wizard of Oz is one of my favorite movies...especially because of the song...and the meaning behind the words.  Re aging:  "I'm in .pretty good shape for the shape I'm in."===OAKS:  I really don't mind getting older, but my body is taking it badly! :-)  (Not as badly as some; I AM blessed!)===JACK:  You seem to have more lives than a cat.

FROM PROUD MARY:  Rainbow is my favorite color. I love that song. It reminds me of our son Thom.  He’s always had a rainbow hanging over his head. And maybe an angel or sprite. Sometimes it can be seen. He’s a special gift to this world. Others agree.✌🏼❤️😇===JACK:  Rainbows sometimes are just taken for granted.  But someone had to come up with the idea of a rainbow.  I happen to believe in a Creator.