tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post3550864700765708485..comments2024-03-18T11:25:08.400-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: It's All Papa, All the Time!Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-52212093860358347122016-11-14T15:46:03.807-08:002016-11-14T15:46:03.807-08:00I hear you, Jason! And you're so right - whet...I hear you, Jason! And you're so right - whether we like it or not in the moment, God calls us to keep right on loving. So glad He loves us no matter what!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-84106413179179571192016-11-14T08:33:36.034-08:002016-11-14T08:33:36.034-08:00Oh yeah, Martha. Felt that sting many times. There...Oh yeah, Martha. Felt that sting many times. There is often ingratitude in children as well as their rejecting of us for various reasons. We may not like it, but we keep loving. How much greater is our Father's love. Good reflection here. Thanks so much.JasonShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358672788303682574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-86881590847453256172016-11-10T15:46:12.547-08:002016-11-10T15:46:12.547-08:00Yes, Pamela, we all need to run to Papa for our ev...Yes, Pamela, we all need to run to Papa for our every need. He is the only One who can heal every hurt and cure every pain.<br />So glad this post touched your heart!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-82819387643691298012016-11-10T15:23:32.484-08:002016-11-10T15:23:32.484-08:00How precious and sweet this is...and yes...I know ...How precious and sweet this is...and yes...I know God is so pleased when we "run to Papa" with all our love, hurts, boo-boos, and praise. We need to be like that little child more often and climb into His loving arms even when we don't need a thing. Thank you for this delightful post. Love it.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-45248893057695500902016-11-09T15:45:30.920-08:002016-11-09T15:45:30.920-08:00Papa Joe - I love that! Right now, I'm "...Papa Joe - I love that! Right now, I'm "Gammie" to Virginia, "Mimi" to Savannah, and "Ammie" to the littlest one, Alexandra. Thinking I might use this down the blogging road and juxtapose it to the many names of God. Now if that comes together, I definitely know He is in the mix! Lol!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-49795037100252453192016-11-09T15:43:27.171-08:002016-11-09T15:43:27.171-08:00We all do get our turn, and I do receive so much l...We all do get our turn, and I do receive so much love from Virginia. I simply couldn't help but elaborate on this situation though. I think little girls, especially, are drawn to their dads and granddads. It's all healthy!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-47762029273532718962016-11-09T15:41:54.017-08:002016-11-09T15:41:54.017-08:00Eyes on Papa, all the time. That's the only w...Eyes on Papa, all the time. That's the only way to go, Kim!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-71956641595496491802016-11-09T15:41:17.910-08:002016-11-09T15:41:17.910-08:00Ceil, I so love the way you explained it as a test...Ceil, I so love the way you explained it as a test -"Why do I love? Is it so I'll be loved in return, or because I want to be like Christ?" We should all sit up and take notice at that one, and ask ourselves those questions often and honestly!<br />And oh, how great it is that your oldest granddaughter wanted to share you at preschool! I would have burst into tears, too. In fact, I did today when Virginia gave me a love note she wrote to me. Maybe it's not all Papa, all the time. :)<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66984172738877166112016-11-09T13:28:27.060-08:002016-11-09T13:28:27.060-08:00just loved your message and the photos. My hubby ...just loved your message and the photos. My hubby is Joe ( long story re that name which isn't his name) to three kids and Papa to the newest grandchild. We laugh and call him Papa Joe part of the time!Jean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-67828042539491353892016-11-09T13:20:13.171-08:002016-11-09T13:20:13.171-08:00I hear ya' about 'it's all Papa,' ...I hear ya' about 'it's all Papa,' friend! I linger in the background ... and sooner or later it's my turn!Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-11773872061378555752016-11-09T10:25:50.473-08:002016-11-09T10:25:50.473-08:00Martha, I love how you stated that love can't ...Martha, I love how you stated that love can't be forced; it is always a choice. It's foolish to expect (or demand love) from others--and unhealthy too. <br /><br />May we all have eyes for our papa all the time!<br /><br />Love and blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66244351192173143222016-11-09T09:35:53.755-08:002016-11-09T09:35:53.755-08:00Hi Martha! It's so true that love can't be...Hi Martha! It's so true that love can't be forced, and I sure experienced that with my own grandchildren. They all didn't want much to do with me when they were younger ( my one year old grandson in the middle of it now). They have eyes for their mom, that was it.<br />I think it's like a test really. Why do I love? Is it so I'll be loved in return, or because I want to be like Christ? It's a hard thing to get to, but that's the thoughts I have. Now? My oldest granddaughter brought a picture of me to preschool for 'N' week. Her clues were: 'she has grey hair, lives far away, and I love her.' Yep, that's me. Nana. I about burst into tears hearing that. So, there's hope for all of us grandparents. And there's hope for us as lovers of our Father too!<br />Blessings,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-21462978334530444052016-11-09T03:53:18.126-08:002016-11-09T03:53:18.126-08:00Oh, yes, He does, Glynn, that's for sure! Dan...Oh, yes, He does, Glynn, that's for sure! Danny has loved every moment of being a grandfather, too, though at first he didn't think he would. Just the whole idea of babies and toddlers. But as you can see by the photos, he was an early convert!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-90912238221495882032016-11-09T03:04:44.435-08:002016-11-09T03:04:44.435-08:00Being a grandfather has been one of the best exper...Being a grandfather has been one of the best experiences of my life. It's a wondrous thing how God blesses grandpas.Glynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10802111972232088511noreply@blogger.com