tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267588562024-03-23T13:23:16.918-05:00Rocking Chairs and RainbowsKnow therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands. Deuteronomy 7:9Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-2311635759956476232007-09-02T18:15:00.000-05:002007-09-02T17:17:45.152-05:00Change is GoodAs I mentioned previously, I'm making some changes around here. I've decided not only to change my blog name, but the location as well. I have imported this blog and my prayer blog from here to one blog on WordPress. You may want to update your links to Rocks Cry Out. Hope to see you there!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-56538146491981326702007-08-26T16:18:00.000-05:002007-08-26T17:01:42.336-05:00Whatever It Takesby Lanny Wolfeverse 1There’s a voice calling meFrom an old rugged treeAnd He whispers draw closer to meLeave this world far behindThere are new heights to climbAnd a new place in me you will find chorusFor whatever it takes to draw closer to you LordThat’s what I’ll be willing to doFor whatever it takes to be more like youThat’s what I’ll be willing to do verse 2Take the dearest things to meIf Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com187tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-66965525954476035352007-08-25T17:40:00.000-05:002007-08-25T22:39:31.421-05:00Teenagers and Other Unpleasant ParasitesTomorrow (Sunday) marks one week since I have spoken to Sarah. I would almost bet money that she won't call.Lindsey is working two jobs and learning the art of money management. It's funny how much less stuff she needs now that she has her own money to spend.One of our dogs has heartworms. Sarah has asked me a couple of times if we're going to get her treated, but I really don't know what to Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-2200389236934400822007-08-18T22:14:00.000-05:002007-08-18T22:20:49.565-05:00A Tale of Two SistersAt 22 months apart, they are as different as night and day, save their mutual dislike of one another. I find it interesting that the resentment seems more pronounced when they are separated than when they are together (unless they're with their dad). Sadly, I understand the frustration that Lindsey must feel when she is constantly being compared to Sarah and found lacking. My heart aches for her,Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-27243168812400678572007-08-17T00:17:00.000-05:002007-08-17T00:21:33.693-05:00UpdateLate Sunday night, Lindsey was on the phone with a friend who told her Sarah was there and they were going to watch a movie. For some reason they wouldn't let Lindsey talk to her, so I called their home number. No one answered the phone. After several more attempts to reach Sarah on her cell phone, I finally called the friend's cell. Still no answer. Eventually, Sarah did call from their home Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-24359690185310905502007-08-12T19:46:00.000-05:002007-08-12T20:19:33.963-05:00At Least She Left a NoteFriday morning, Lindsey took me to work so she could take the car in for an oil change and run some errands. She had asked Sarah the night before to go with her, but Sarah told her to wake her up in the morning and ask her then. As we were getting ready to leave, I noticed that Sarah was up and out of bed, which was very unusual for that time of morning. She came in from the garage with her Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-89777942414540862412007-08-07T11:48:00.000-05:002007-08-07T10:48:46.216-05:00Gullible's TravelsIf you've never spent countless hours in a car with 2 teenagers and a 7-yr-old, you don't know what you're missing. It's a lot like a regular road trip, but with triple the potty stops. And double the decibels. At least. Oh, and the bickering. And oh, the blog fodder.Like the time we saw a tractor trailer rig with the company logo on the side of the trailer. "Aunt Brenda, what does that say? I Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-20606529882779873672007-07-21T09:54:00.000-05:002007-07-21T10:02:01.860-05:00Love for ParkerClick here for details on how you can help.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-66135244080413749322007-06-29T22:21:00.000-05:002007-06-29T22:34:31.384-05:00Thanks to Melanie. . .I've got lots of great ideas like this one. Other items can be seen here.A VBS design is coming soon!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-16570400230612439552007-06-27T21:12:00.000-05:002007-06-27T23:49:39.680-05:00Have Handbasket, Will TravelThank you all for your prayers. Our Little Miss Handbasket has returned safely to her dad's, and he is now on his way with her to the bus station. She'll be arriving in my neck of the woods tomorrow evening.I'm manning the battle stations and battening down the hatches. And praying. Lord, keep me from aborting my teenager.I tracked her down last night and called the police station this Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-54775282383526767052007-06-26T23:29:00.000-05:002007-06-26T23:39:58.060-05:00Urgent Prayer RequestLindsey's dad called to inform me that she left his house earlier this evening without his knowledge. She didn't leave a note, nor did she take any of her belongings. He has no intentions of going to look for her because he suspects that she's gone to her boyfriend's apartment. Please pray for her safety and my sanity. God help us.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-9986463515987947672007-06-25T22:36:00.000-05:002007-06-26T00:00:57.970-05:00I've been tagged...I had almost forgotten to do this. Last month, Sandy at Because Nice Matters tagged me for a Random 7 meme, and my friend Gordon at Incrediblog! tagged me last week for this one.I hope nobody minds if I combine the two. I'll randomly list 8 things about me and tag 7 people. Here they are in no particular order:3. I love chocolate (who doesn't, Barb?) but I can't stand YooHoo.8. My shoe size isBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-33173328227058530162007-06-05T20:54:00.000-05:002007-06-07T21:25:03.560-05:00Fortunately/UnfortunatelyHello, internets. Fortunately, I'm back. Unfortunately, I am terribly behind in my blog reading. I've missed a lot of good stuff while I was away. I hope to catch up with all of you soon! Fortunately, we had a nice vacation. Unfortunately, a week isn't long enough. Fortunately, I did get to spend it with both my girls. Unfortunately, only one of them (Sarah) came home with me. Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-83930147622460279052007-05-26T13:13:00.001-05:002007-05-26T13:37:25.474-05:00Because I'm a DweebWell, it's not like I don't have anything post-worthy. It's just that I don't have a lot of time to compose a well-written post. Not because the days here in Georgia are shorter than anywhere else, but because I've got a lot of different things going on all at once. For instance, this and this. Oh and, of course, stuff like this:If things go as planned, I will be starting a blog for each of Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-53364791813940006082007-05-22T17:40:00.000-05:002007-05-22T22:09:22.425-05:00Finally, the Good NewsIt's been a rough few months around the Rainbow household - oh, who am I kidding? Years would be the more accurate term. Anyway, you get the picture. I don't like to sound like I'm complaining, but I'm sure it must come across that way, so I want to take this opportunity to point out the good stuff. And there's quite a lot of it, actually. I just hadn't noticed for all the whining.Several Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-41955145931014648782007-05-19T00:01:00.000-05:002007-05-19T03:31:17.328-05:00First, the Bad NewsWow. Has it really been 3 months since my last update on the wayward offspring? Well, allow me to remedy that. See, I am nothing if not prompt. Now let's see... where did I leave you hanging? Ah yes, in our last episode, the red-headed problem child was off visiting her boyfriend and his parents. The story resumes as Smarty McMoutherson returns home with no major incidents to report. She Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-54897979955990568362007-05-17T13:13:00.000-05:002007-05-17T22:00:17.304-05:00Having Fun with T-shirtsWell, it's been a while. I've been keeping busy with my online gift shops, trying to learn as much as I can about graphic design and experimenting with different programs. I've got a long way to go, y'all. Here are a couple of my latest designs:This one's perfect for the college grad, don't you think?This one was inspired by Melanie, whose poem last month had me in stitches. Y'all have a Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-63285103367014611192007-05-07T19:41:00.000-05:002007-05-07T20:06:21.320-05:00Another Post Already? How Odd!Hi again, folks. I'm back with a couple of prayer reminders and a new request. I've been remiss in keeping you up-to-date with Heather and Kelli, so I just want to take a moment to remind you to continue praying. Please make it a point to visit their blogs if you aren't already following their stories. Amazing women. Amazing grace. Amazing God. Also, one of my fellow shopkeepers is needing Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-80507079649927327632007-05-05T11:08:00.000-05:002007-05-07T19:40:59.078-05:00Playing Catch-UpHi, y'all! It's been crazy around here lately, and I'm having a heck of a time keeping up with the blog. Last weekend, after my wonderful visit with Dawn, I came straight to my computer to tell you all about it, and the blasted thing froze up on me - right in the middle of my post! After hubby got it running again, he sorta took it over. His laptop is also on the fritz, and we're having to Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-54592111120218822222007-04-24T14:59:00.000-05:002007-04-24T16:08:09.025-05:00The Blog that Time ForgotApril 22, 2007 for many was known as Earth Day, but for one unsuspecting blogger, it was just another date on the calendar. Until today, when I remembered that I have an anniversary coming up. Woot!! Happy Bloggiversary to me!Except that it already came and went, and I missed it. Darn! And I was gonna throw a party or something.Oh well, we can still eat cake.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-63789688505656183752007-04-18T07:05:00.000-05:002007-04-18T08:18:20.663-05:00Showers of BlessingsToday is the day! Once again, we've been afforded the unique opportunity to reach out through the blogoshpere and touch someone in need. By making a contribution of as little as $1 or as much as a commitment of faithful, fervent prayers on behalf of our beloved Heather and her family, we can make a difference! For more information about this love offering, click here. As many of you are awareBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-76185211119541877142007-04-14T23:28:00.000-05:002007-04-14T23:46:13.754-05:00Thinking Out LoudWelcome back, y'all! I trust you've had ample time to think since my last post. I know I have.Here are a few of my thoughts:You really don't know how much you have to be thankful for until you have to pay taxes on it.If nobody likes Sanjaya, why are so many people voting for him? (I like him, but I don't vote.) I think he's more popular than folks like to admit.It's foolishness to expect my Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-19132113481447217802007-03-30T18:51:00.000-05:002007-03-30T23:40:09.411-05:00Cogito, Ergo Blogito (I think, therefore I blog)Well, bust my buttons! A very dear friend of mine has bestowed this award upon me for making her think. I think most of the time she's thinking "that woman ain't right." (You think that, too, don't you? It's okay. I get that a lot.) Seriously, I can't tell you what an honor this is. Thank you, Barb, for thinking of me! And just when I needed a lift. You bless me. More than you know. Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-50037866935992448392007-03-20T21:27:00.000-05:002007-03-21T11:37:14.885-05:00Spring is Here!Spring FlingSpring is an old man in Bermuda shortsand sandals with knee-high black socksshuffling across the deck of a Disneycruise ship to pick up a blue-haired dame.She watches him stagger toward herwith the youthful confidence bornof Old Spice and new socks, making her feelyoung - like she was 70 again, and foolish.The salty breeze of déja vu whispers,and she starts to hum a song from Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26758856.post-55534736639493665172007-03-14T18:48:00.000-05:002007-03-14T20:32:16.681-05:00For Your Viewing PleasureYou could say I'm not a big fan of network television. In fact, I'm LOST when it comes to discussing the latest episodes of 24, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, or just about any other serial drama out there. Pretty much, the only show I watch with any regularity is American Idol. House is becoming a favorite, but not yet to the point that I can't stand missing an episode. The only Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com6