Ohmystinkinheck

After the storm the other day, this double rainbow led the way right to our home. The kids and I saw it when we left the post office, and it stayed right ahead of us until we pulled into our neighborhood and realized it was arched perfectly above our house. I didn’t have my camera with me, so the kids waited on me while I ran inside to get it - then I drove back out to the main road for the capture.

Jeff arrived home not but about 10 minutes later and the rainbow was gone. GONE. As I showed him the photos I had just downloaded I realized how nature had been used by its Creator to speak loud and clear to me.

See, when I was standing in my driveway I couldn’t even SEE the rainbow. The beauty was lost on me. I was too close to it to get even a smidgeon of a glimpse of the glory it held. It wasn’t until I drove away some distance that the brilliance was clearer and clearer…and yet, I couldn’t seem to get far enough to get the fullness of it for a photo.

So, I just stood there - in the road - hardly cognizant of the cars manuvering around me and my vehicle to get on down the road to their homes. I must have looked like the biggest goober with this huge grin plastered across my face.

And after a moment, I softly whispered, “I get it.”
And then again, a little louder.

And then, I said “Thank you” before busting out in a song of praise right there in the middle of the road.

Because see…things get hectic around here - as they do around your home, I’m sure. And in the midst of it I can’t see the beauty and freedom that is my life. I can even get a bit scrooge like, and certainly self-centered. My life lately has been one deadline after another deadline until my days have morphed to nights and my nights have disappeared into mornings with Mr. OMSH gently prodding me out of bed to be a mother to my children.

I have lived by the light of my monitor.

And I’m tired.
I’m so very tired.

But in that moment.
The Lord spoke to me.
“Don’t forget…”

And I said, “I won’t…I promise.”

“What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?” Matthew 16:26

Because I haven’t said it already, and because it blesses me that you guys return day after day to read and comment and email me…thank you. In the way only this quirky internet “family” can, you reach out and touch my life daily. Some of you I know better than others, but you are all a part of my life. I praise God for you.

I pray your Holiday Season is breathtaking and your Christmas one of love and family.

25 Responses to “I promise.”

1. Liz

   Thank you!

2. Mrs. G.

   Back at you, Kiddo.

3. witchypoo

   Yeah, but Mom likes you better;)
   I confess to shaking out the crumbs from my keyboard on a regular basis.

4. Cassie

   wow. wow. wow.

   thanks for sharing that.

5. Linda

   Thank you!

   Love and Holiday cheer being sent from my home to you and yours! May all in OMSHville be blessed.

   BTW … I received my ornament today. She is booteeeful. I can not wait to hang her on my tree. I will post photos tomorrow!

6. Val

   Thank you! You have conveyed exactly the right thing at the right time. I do so enjoy your site…and also enjoy the depth of your writings. Big hugs. Val

7. Serene and Not Herd

   Rainbows - yet another reason I laugh hysterically when people claim there’s no proof of God.

8. Kristin

   You gave me chills…

   When we lived on the foothills in UT we’d see rainbows, double, triple even, every time it rained. Must have been the angle and the quick showers. I kind of took the rainbows for granted while living out there. Now I know better.

9. Claire in CA

   *tears coming down* Thank you for sharing something that speaks to my heart, as well.

10. Kim

    Beautiful Heather. As the Grump of the Day I am justly chastened. Pretty sugar cookies are not a payoff for my grouchy attitude.

    Blessings to you for being my rainbow today. Kim

11. kerflop

    This was lovely, Heather.

12. Atomic Bombshell

    Aww… I’m so glad that our Father provided you with a little moment of clarity on that rainy day.

13. Shawna

    I am continually amazed at your posts. Some, like this one, leave me speechless (wordless?).

14. chocolatechic

    Thank you not only for being a goober and taking the picture, but for those insightful words.

    I can also tell my son that I am not the only one that stands in the middle of the road to get a shot.

15. Sally

    I’ve been in a funk all week. I just realized, after reading this, that I’m stuck in the weeds and I need to back up and look at the whole picture. Your insightful words which allowed me to ‘get it.’ Thank you. You’re the best.

16. Mr. OMSH

    CHOCOLATECHIC–yes but while you’re out in the road being a goober, do you sing? My OMSH does…and the police department has learned to ignore her.

17. Kristy

    I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again…

    (Squeeeeeeze!) I love your blog!!!

    Everything you write has an impact on me. Whether it’s roll-on-the-floor funny, or sweet, or sad. Or whether it makes me glad or thankful…or just more aware of everyday joys.

    You have such a gift. Your writing and photography have the ability to reach people. And I love that you use that gift to bring glory to the Lord.

    Thank you! Thank you!!

18. sherry

    That was one of the most beautiful posts I’ve read in a really long time anywhere. Thank you.

19. Sarah N.

    This makes me think of one of my favorite verses - Jeremiahd 29;11 -
    For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

    OK - my two favorite verses - Malachi 3:10 - Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, says the LORD Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.

    God does have a way of making us slow down and enjoy all the blessings He has given us. Seems like everytime we start running around like crazy, one of the kids will get sick and be home from school for a few days, and we will get to sit around and just enjoy each other!

20. bethany actually

    You sing in the middle of the road, too? I just KNEW I liked you. ;-)

21. Bayou Woman

    All I can say is WOW! I’ve never had a rainbow wait long enough for me to get home, get my camera, and get back to the best spot to shoot it. God was truly speaking to you (and now the rest of us). You could have easily enjoyed it and rushed home to your busy life at the computer . . .

22. Suzy

    Wow. Now I get it too. Thanks for sharing that beautiful lesson this morning.

23. chris

    Awesome rainbow.

24. Mrs. Wilson

    I love that you write about your faith sometimes. God is awesome, and definitely blog-worthy!!

    I’m so glad He spoke to you through the rainbow. So beautiful.

25. manda

    Thank you! I always have crumbs in my keyboard.