tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post6453714371366184820..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: "The Stockings Were Hung by the Chimney With Care . . ."Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-67934879215827699812011-11-18T17:30:15.487-08:002011-11-18T17:30:15.487-08:00Hi, David!
I'm so glad you liked the post and ...Hi, David!<br />I'm so glad you liked the post and that it brought beautiful memories to mind for you!<br />When my children were little, we always hung stockings for our pets. They loved helping the "other children" open them and enjoy.<br />Glad Erin had one and Cody will get one, too.<br />Blessing always, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-89217648644211387162011-11-18T17:20:45.764-08:002011-11-18T17:20:45.764-08:00This wonderful post brought past vivid memories fr...This wonderful post brought past vivid memories from my childhood when stockings were a must for Xmas. Money, toys, oranges, apples, etc filled the stockings to the brim but we usually left these until the larger gifts were opened lol. Erin always got a stocking and Cody will get one this year. Nice post!!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410839514624429792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-63913995705736057522011-11-17T02:53:18.148-08:002011-11-17T02:53:18.148-08:00Thank you so much, everyone, for stopping by today...Thank you so much, everyone, for stopping by today! <br />@Phather Phil - Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I believe the Lord wants us to "open the eyes of our hearts" in all we see each day. :)<br />@Galer - so glad you liked the closing prayer! Thanks for the compliment, too.<br />@Savira - Thanks for the encouragement; glad you enjoyed the story!<br />@Alpana - Thanks for your encouraging words, too! So glad you enjoyed being here.<br /><br />Blessings to all!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-10145773755798487682011-11-16T23:31:45.886-08:002011-11-16T23:31:45.886-08:00Great post Martha,I always like to read what you w...Great post Martha,I always like to read what you write,God bless u always.Alpana Jaiswalhttp://www.motifsonthewall.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-5865343102143560012011-11-16T23:13:32.720-08:002011-11-16T23:13:32.720-08:00I like the way you weaved a lesson to be learn'...I like the way you weaved a lesson to be learn't or an inspiration to be inspired into this cute storyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-25848323783221229782011-11-16T21:23:06.669-08:002011-11-16T21:23:06.669-08:00I love your closing prayer today, Martha, as well ...I love your closing prayer today, Martha, as well as the drama expressed in your Christmas morning memories. You do have a way with words (from one writer to another). Keep up the good work, my friend.Galer Dobbsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-40915454027157193262011-11-16T20:00:54.815-08:002011-11-16T20:00:54.815-08:00What a fun memory Martha! Seeing past the earthly...What a fun memory Martha! Seeing past the earthly world and enabling us to glance at the extraordinary is something that Christ brings to our heart when we open to Him.<br /><br />Great post!<br /><br />Have a Blessed Day!Phather Phil Malmstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381497588682411499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-9149534472615839492011-11-16T19:01:15.106-08:002011-11-16T19:01:15.106-08:00Hi, Mary, I am so glad you took the time to stop b...Hi, Mary, I am so glad you took the time to stop by today! More than that, I'm so heartened by the fact that you enjoyed it!<br />In these daily devotions, I work ahead (way, ahead) with the readings from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer. <br />I read, and I pray for God to speak to me, to write what He wants. I know this is from whence refreshment flows!<br />Unto me, unto you, unto us all. :)<br />He is good, all the time!<br /><br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-80222181821290881362011-11-16T16:31:50.078-08:002011-11-16T16:31:50.078-08:00Martha, you have such a refreshing writing style! ...Martha, you have such a refreshing writing style! I love how you begin with a verse, move into a story, and then relate the two together. This was a wonderful post! I enjoyed my visit :)Mary Hudak-Collins livingthescripture.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181851742870395058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-58560824704344986202011-11-16T15:15:15.261-08:002011-11-16T15:15:15.261-08:00Hi, Andy!
So pleased to know this brought back suc...Hi, Andy!<br />So pleased to know this brought back such happy memories for you. "Laughter, excitement & love" - that is the true meaning of Christmas! You may have been poor financially, but your parents gave you one of life's most valuable treasures - a grateful heart.<br />Thanks so much for stopping by today!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-79577130200243501212011-11-16T15:08:32.685-08:002011-11-16T15:08:32.685-08:00Hello.
This post brought back so many memories of ...Hello.<br />This post brought back so many memories of when I was a child on Christmas mornings. Even though there was never much money, the house was always filled with much laughter, excitement & love. We were poor, but my mom & dad (when he was alive) brought us up to always be grateful for even the smallest things in life.<br /><br />A lovely post Martha.<br />Thanks for sharing & visiting. I appreciate it.<br /><br /><a href="http://mypoetcharm.blogspot.com/2011/11/cry-not-for-me.html" rel="nofollow">Cry Not For Me</a>The Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667034322952126127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-1539367199323179342011-11-16T14:45:28.746-08:002011-11-16T14:45:28.746-08:00Hi, Debra and Jessica! So great to see you both h...Hi, Debra and Jessica! So great to see you both here today!<br />@Debra - Tomorrow's blog has even more about seeing with the eyes of a child. So glad you enjoyed this one! :)<br />@Jessica - And may we never lose our curiosity, our questions, our longing to draw closer to Him!<br /><br />Blessings, as ever, to you both!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-27234191684785601732011-11-16T14:35:07.813-08:002011-11-16T14:35:07.813-08:00Great post Martha! The practice of mindfulness has...Great post Martha! The practice of mindfulness has helped me become aware of the treasures that God has blessed us with in each given moment. There's always so much more to discover..within and around! <br /><br />~blessingsJessicahttp://www.ascendingthehills.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-89815358075522890682011-11-16T13:00:35.520-08:002011-11-16T13:00:35.520-08:00To behold the wonders all around us, we have to se...To behold the wonders all around us, we have to see through a child’s eyes. <br />This is a WONDERFUL message Martha! Keeper :-)Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-68138368706657735712011-11-16T10:34:14.002-08:002011-11-16T10:34:14.002-08:00Hi, Amy!
Thanks for stopping by today. It warms m...Hi, Amy!<br />Thanks for stopping by today. It warms my heart to know your day was brightened by this. :)<br /><br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-79712530830890219212011-11-16T07:37:35.298-08:002011-11-16T07:37:35.298-08:00what a wonderful memory...
thank you for sharing ...what a wonderful memory...<br /><br />thank you for sharing -- it most definitely brightened my day :)Amyhttp://mommetime.me/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-36575462334224344122011-11-16T06:42:27.401-08:002011-11-16T06:42:27.401-08:00Hi, Roy and Jamie, thanks so much for stopping by ...Hi, Roy and Jamie, thanks so much for stopping by today!<br />@Roy - What a sweet memory! Thank you for sharing this with everyone. :)<br />@Jamie - Hand-knit stockings - what a treat! It's so wonderful to know you kept this tradition going and have treasured memories.<br /><br />Blessings to you both! :)Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-78119523780397104222011-11-16T06:11:26.371-08:002011-11-16T06:11:26.371-08:00My mother had ours hand knit by a lady who made wo...My mother had ours hand knit by a lady who made wonderful creations and like you, the stockings were always the way we started the morning. When the boys were born, she took to knitting them their own special socks so the tradition would continue. It's been quite a few years since we've done that now. (My sons are 24 and 28), but the memories linger. Great post!Jamie Saloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982782493010393136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-1172686949144574752011-11-16T05:55:45.878-08:002011-11-16T05:55:45.878-08:00like this post , i remember a Christmas socking wi...like this post , i remember a Christmas socking with a big Orange a snow globe that was a bare to get out of the sock. lol fun times god bless <3Roy Durhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834208730553747847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-32525781944656086832011-11-16T04:57:47.605-08:002011-11-16T04:57:47.605-08:00Hi, Kriti,
Thanks so much for stopping by and leav...Hi, Kriti,<br />Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such a thoughtful comment. You made me feel warm and fuzzy! :)<br />I know you will make the effort to see beyond the "ordinary" - it's something we all have to work at, but it is definitely possible.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-55306672721579087342011-11-16T04:56:13.672-08:002011-11-16T04:56:13.672-08:00What a warm and lovely narration that is! I am lik...What a warm and lovely narration that is! I am like fuzzy all over with the love in that evening of your life. There is something special in everything ordinary around us - its just that mere mortals like me fail to see what it is. I promise to make an extra effort though.Kritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827714509776261027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-22717163895211239542011-11-16T04:44:29.997-08:002011-11-16T04:44:29.997-08:00Thank you, Susan and PNA, for stopping by today!
@...Thank you, Susan and PNA, for stopping by today!<br />@Susan - So glad you enjoyed today's post. :) I had so much fun writing this one!<br />@PNA - Yes, everyone is a miracle! Merry Christmas to you, too!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-80752211221563055362011-11-16T04:22:24.579-08:002011-11-16T04:22:24.579-08:00Christmas gifts, Santa... and the myths.. all the ...Christmas gifts, Santa... and the myths.. all the myths of childhood, which our parents bring to life to make us happy... :) :) <br /><br />Everybody is a miracle... good or bad, we learn :)<br /><br />Merry Christmas Martha :)PNAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358841935843625952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43477892947233212412011-11-16T03:56:35.834-08:002011-11-16T03:56:35.834-08:00Loved this sweet post.
The way you led us from st...Loved this sweet post.<br /><br />The way you led us from stockings to life is just wonderful.<br /><br />We also had soft gentle rain here and I'm very thankful.<br /><br />Joy always,<br />SusanS. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-55204999896366091872011-11-16T03:48:31.865-08:002011-11-16T03:48:31.865-08:00Hi, Janu!
Thanks so much for being the first to st...Hi, Janu!<br />Thanks so much for being the first to stop by today.<br />Yes, it is so easy for our eyes to dull at the miracles all around us. We always need to look deeper . . .<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.com