tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post1444213364298840223..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Freedom!Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-22355279415920794612018-06-29T14:40:54.434-07:002018-06-29T14:40:54.434-07:00It did work pretty well with July 4th being just a...It did work pretty well with July 4th being just around the corner, Jean. So glad you enjoyed the lesson, and thanks for your kind words about Virginia. I think she's pretty precious, too!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-30703993640770214832018-06-29T13:09:13.525-07:002018-06-29T13:09:13.525-07:00Perfect read for the week before the 4th. Love th...Perfect read for the week before the 4th. Love the lesson too. Your granddaughter is so precious!Jean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-20784851544016080362018-06-27T08:39:03.686-07:002018-06-27T08:39:03.686-07:00So happy that you liked the story, Marla. Yes, I ...So happy that you liked the story, Marla. Yes, I have to believe this little guy is very thankful for his freedom.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43427364868675417312018-06-27T08:38:11.396-07:002018-06-27T08:38:11.396-07:00So glad the post brought back fond memories for yo...So glad the post brought back fond memories for you, Nells. I figured it would for lots of folks out there who recall endless summer nights of chasing fireflies. And yes, Virginia is developing a healthy understanding of right and wrong.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-4883373569847117602018-06-27T08:36:41.520-07:002018-06-27T08:36:41.520-07:00I'm the grandmom, Terri, and yes, I am incredi...I'm the grandmom, Terri, and yes, I am incredibly lucky to have Virginia in my life.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-7983095816525537052018-06-27T06:36:02.081-07:002018-06-27T06:36:02.081-07:00I love this story...especially the one where he se...I love this story...especially the one where he seems to turn and give thanks for his freedom...<3Marla O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590822007452448478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-48267606335359703652018-06-26T20:27:03.802-07:002018-06-26T20:27:03.802-07:00Someone is teaching that sweet girl the right valu...Someone is teaching that sweet girl the right values. She is truly blessed. I love this post. It brings back sweet memories. Nells Wasilewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344186015959927238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-4947157431146945762018-06-26T17:12:14.817-07:002018-06-26T17:12:14.817-07:00Such a beautiful 'parable' for us! Your d...Such a beautiful 'parable' for us! Your daughter is a lucky young lady, having you for her mom. Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-1151564127575187412018-06-26T12:27:43.012-07:002018-06-26T12:27:43.012-07:00PTL is right, Kim! Just love it when He shows me ...PTL is right, Kim! Just love it when He shows me His extraordinary lessons in the ordinary happenings of life.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-72291179140947523412018-06-26T12:26:50.753-07:002018-06-26T12:26:50.753-07:00Amen, Victor, let us pray for all those who are im...Amen, Victor, let us pray for all those who are imprisoned in some way, and cherish the freedoms we do have. Thank you for your kind compliment here, but I think Virginia came up with this concept all on her own. :)<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-49377943169176684672018-06-26T12:24:38.776-07:002018-06-26T12:24:38.776-07:00I'm so glad this post brought back happy memor...I'm so glad this post brought back happy memories for you, Linda. I have quite a few, too, of chasing these elusive, enchanting bugs in my own backyard. It's great when such a tradition can be passed on to our grandchildren.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-51792085854884838982018-06-26T12:23:19.930-07:002018-06-26T12:23:19.930-07:00Beckie, in the above comment, mentioned that you a...Beckie, in the above comment, mentioned that you all don't have fireflies out west. Such a shame! Glad you have fond memories of them, Carol, and thank you for your kind words regarding my blog.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62810975374525483622018-06-26T12:08:22.315-07:002018-06-26T12:08:22.315-07:00Oh, I can't imagine a summer without fireflies...Oh, I can't imagine a summer without fireflies, Beckie. Growing up in the south, I guess I've too often taken them for granted. Not anymore! And yes, Virginia is growing in God in such a beautiful way, and I'm blessed to be a part of that.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-41438938224609845802018-06-26T12:06:32.003-07:002018-06-26T12:06:32.003-07:00I'm in full agreement, Lulu, that some of the ...I'm in full agreement, Lulu, that some of the best lessons we learn come from our grandchildren. It sometimes takes a child's perspective for us to see the world anew.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-67907769001150025012018-06-26T12:05:01.983-07:002018-06-26T12:05:01.983-07:00Yes, Bill, that we all could have the sensitive he...Yes, Bill, that we all could have the sensitive heart of a child. I feel so blessed by Virginia's attitude toward life and God's creation.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13492566477619278222018-06-26T11:47:18.868-07:002018-06-26T11:47:18.868-07:00Oh Martha, what a wonderful word picture you'v...Oh Martha, what a wonderful word picture you've painted here. We truly are set free in Christ. PTL! <br /><br />Love and blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-33552481654681277942018-06-26T11:04:19.915-07:002018-06-26T11:04:19.915-07:00This is a good lesson to learn at an early age, Ma...This is a good lesson to learn at an early age, Martha. And you seem to have done a great job at teaching it.<br /><br />Let us pray for all those who do not know freedom. Humans as well as animals. Including those humans imprisoned within themselves through mental illness, sickness, addictions, bad marriages and countless other ways.<br /><br />God bless you for being such a great grandma. Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62702185169267937572018-06-26T10:27:39.821-07:002018-06-26T10:27:39.821-07:00Fireflies. Oh, I forgot how much fun that used to...Fireflies. Oh, I forgot how much fun that used to be back in the day, running around with glass jars filled with grass, holes punched on top.<br /><br />Oh the lights bright and clear against a dark night. Beautiful! Thanks Martha, for taking me back ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170871743323855687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-23401630142157091652018-06-26T08:32:11.819-07:002018-06-26T08:32:11.819-07:00I love the way you tell stories with pictures. I ...I love the way you tell stories with pictures. I remember fireflies when I was growing up in the Mid West. But none here on the West Coast.Battered Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084857421183756543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-31749330588245919292018-06-26T07:53:42.045-07:002018-06-26T07:53:42.045-07:00I love seeing things from Virginia's sweet God...I love seeing things from Virginia's sweet God-perspective. No fireflies here in CA. That is something about the south I miss—the humidity is something I don't miss. Beckie Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577965060772418026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-80405574075316692502018-06-26T07:17:14.867-07:002018-06-26T07:17:14.867-07:00What a wonderful post and great analogy, Martha! ...What a wonderful post and great analogy, Martha! Lessons from our grands are the best!<br />Blessings, My Friend!<br />luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520683067915486215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-64790488015584483712018-06-26T05:48:24.512-07:002018-06-26T05:48:24.512-07:00Sensitive heart in a child. "Dear Lord, let m...Sensitive heart in a child. "Dear Lord, let me have the heart of this child. Help me to understand the importance of freedom." Bill (cycleguy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09082407231475058958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-14348829700967497572018-06-26T05:12:26.029-07:002018-06-26T05:12:26.029-07:00You are so welcome, Pamela! Yes, our true freedom...You are so welcome, Pamela! Yes, our true freedom does come from Jesus, and when we respect the freedoms of others, we are emulating Him in a wonderful way.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-6942988668882990272018-06-26T04:59:51.448-07:002018-06-26T04:59:51.448-07:00What a wonderful analogy of freedom today! I love ...What a wonderful analogy of freedom today! I love this beautiful real time story that helps us understand the marvelous freedom that we have in Jesus Christ! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. What a great story....and truth!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.com