tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post505295853448635011..comments2024-03-18T11:25:08.400-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: The Good and Perfect GiftMartha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-61457884169717285952017-07-29T05:00:04.977-07:002017-07-29T05:00:04.977-07:00It definitely is a good and perfect gift to learn ...It definitely is a good and perfect gift to learn to live in the moment, Jason, and enjoy those people and events surrounding you. And yes, we had a marvelous time!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-23090282144455848412017-07-27T12:20:28.767-07:002017-07-27T12:20:28.767-07:00Yes, exactly--this post is full of examples of mom...Yes, exactly--this post is full of examples of moments that become good and perfect gifts. Great reminder in our busy, rush, distracted culture. Enjoy what you're doing. Enjoy who you're with--that's a precious gift. Beautiful girls and looks like a wonderful time! Thanks Martha.JasonShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358672788303682574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-28840779713567673892017-07-26T13:10:13.029-07:002017-07-26T13:10:13.029-07:00It certainly does keep us humble, Galen, and that&...It certainly does keep us humble, Galen, and that's a good thing! I'm so thankful for God's wonderful gifts that I certainly don't deserve.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85820154166803713292017-07-26T06:04:29.371-07:002017-07-26T06:04:29.371-07:00What a great way to start my day, being grateful f...What a great way to start my day, being grateful for all the gifts so lavishly and generously showered on me. Yes, it's hard to get our minds wrapped around the concept of infinite and unearned grace. Keeps us humble! Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-37818940766819867692017-07-26T04:56:12.142-07:002017-07-26T04:56:12.142-07:00Thank you, Blogoratti! Yes, the girls have their ...Thank you, Blogoratti! Yes, the girls have their moments of NOT being so chipper, but for the most part, all are happy and content just to be here. So refreshing!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-51891927762524188032017-07-26T04:54:58.826-07:002017-07-26T04:54:58.826-07:00It is such a gift to watch them grow, that's f...It is such a gift to watch them grow, that's for sure, Jean! I can't wait to play checkers with Virginia, although I will have to teach myself again - I haven't played since I was a kid. :)<br />Glad you enjoyed the post.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43766894380468332442017-07-26T04:53:23.789-07:002017-07-26T04:53:23.789-07:00Yes, Bill, you sure do! Hope you are feeling pain...Yes, Bill, you sure do! Hope you are feeling pain-free after the surgery, my friend. Prayers continue!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-12595398391031280252017-07-26T01:56:06.815-07:002017-07-26T01:56:06.815-07:00Such a beautiful and happy family, with loads of f...Such a beautiful and happy family, with loads of fun and excitement in the air judging by those photos. Very heartwarming indeed. Best wishes!Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-31123462559563619532017-07-25T18:20:06.819-07:002017-07-25T18:20:06.819-07:00what fun and love her expression with the checkers...what fun and love her expression with the checkers. That was a gift for my grandkids this summer too. Learning how to play it too. Isn't it a gift to us to be able to watch them grow up? I am grateful!Jean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-81748734199909925872017-07-25T15:42:04.542-07:002017-07-25T15:42:04.542-07:00You gotta love kids and their different personalit...You gotta love kids and their different personalities. Bill (cycleguy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09082407231475058958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-59717247092794869712017-07-25T13:32:16.285-07:002017-07-25T13:32:16.285-07:00So happy to know this post cheered you, Beckie! C...So happy to know this post cheered you, Beckie! Children have a magical way of doing that, don't they? These little ones are so special to all of us.<br />And yes, our Father definitely IS the ultimate giver. All praise to Him!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-89642386632746621492017-07-25T13:30:43.872-07:002017-07-25T13:30:43.872-07:00Whoa! All three books? That's great, Pamela!...Whoa! All three books? That's great, Pamela! No, unfortunately, the Lord has not yet moved me with any decisiveness as to what, if anything, should be written next. Before I even begin, I'll need to actually go back and read all my books again to refresh my memory and to listen for any direction God is giving me.<br />And thanks for the kind words about the granddaughters - they are my precious treasures from the Lord!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-40228847376155913412017-07-25T13:28:16.524-07:002017-07-25T13:28:16.524-07:00Oh, yes, Kim! Both good and perfect, all the time...Oh, yes, Kim! Both good and perfect, all the time, thanks be to God!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-19797975892662407292017-07-25T13:01:29.243-07:002017-07-25T13:01:29.243-07:00Martha, as usual, your post brought a smile to my ...Martha, as usual, your post brought a smile to my face. And as usual, you always bring us back to our Father God, the ultimate GIVER. <br />Your granddaughters are just precious. Those little shoes, oh my!<br />Wishing them both belated birthday blessings!Beckie Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577965060772418026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-78358137316870744752017-07-25T12:10:59.433-07:002017-07-25T12:10:59.433-07:00Oh I love this post...and your sweet granddaughter...Oh I love this post...and your sweet granddaughters are each so adorable and unique...precious treasures from the Lord! And I love the thought about Jesus Christ lavishing His gift of grace upon us since the before the beginning of time, waiting to be unwrapped and cherished every moment of every day. Something I am trying to do as well. Thank you for this post. This made me smile so big!!! BTW, I just finished all three books...now trying to wrap my head around THAT and put it into words! Do you have another book in the works???? :)Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-31639438787271317792017-07-25T11:55:49.657-07:002017-07-25T11:55:49.657-07:00Martha, Your post is simply fun with a good lesson...Martha, Your post is simply fun with a good lesson in it about gifts and gift giving. It's hard to get our finite minds around the gift of God's grace through Jesus. It is "THE good and perfect gift"!<br /><br />Love and blessings!<br />Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.com