tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post731495369511284571..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Catch a Wave!Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-79441061330595100662016-06-20T11:52:15.278-07:002016-06-20T11:52:15.278-07:00Thanks for your prayers, Jason!
Oh, we had such a ...Thanks for your prayers, Jason!<br />Oh, we had such a fantastic week, I have no words to describe it! Virginia couldn't wait to leave the house each morning, and God gave me all the energy and stamina required to navigate the week. He is so good!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-29637142305494381432016-06-14T07:21:54.440-07:002016-06-14T07:21:54.440-07:00That's awesome, Martha. Praying for you! And h...That's awesome, Martha. Praying for you! And how great is it not to bow down simply to the pressure of guilt and hear God's direction?! Makes everything better. :) Thanks Martha.JasonShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358672788303682574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-30861549059452989902016-06-13T11:48:52.480-07:002016-06-13T11:48:52.480-07:00Thank you so much for your sweet words and prayers...Thank you so much for your sweet words and prayers, Sharon! Those prayers must already be working because our first morning today went swimmingly (pun intended) and I think I have more energy this afternoon than Virginia does.<br />If God is calling you to pour your heart and life into your family at this time, that's exactly where you should be. A little grand who just turned one? Now that is so, so special, indeed. My youngest grandgirl will turn one in July.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-58739165690211132882016-06-13T11:45:45.016-07:002016-06-13T11:45:45.016-07:00I'll be sure to fill you and everyone in, Bill...I'll be sure to fill you and everyone in, Bill. Just had our first morning at VBS, and Virginia declared this was the best day of her life! Wow! God is moving in a powerful way already.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-15220216047832453592016-06-13T11:38:05.971-07:002016-06-13T11:38:05.971-07:00As I reply here, Jean, Virginia and I have just co...As I reply here, Jean, Virginia and I have just completed our first morning at VBS and I think she's more tired than I am. Lol!<br />So far so good. I'm so blessed to have listened to God's advice in this.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-50150299082496527842016-06-13T11:31:30.464-07:002016-06-13T11:31:30.464-07:00COWABUNGA!!
Oh Martha, I just think this is the n...COWABUNGA!!<br /><br />Oh Martha, I just think this is the neatest thing. I love how honestly you shared your hesitation in volunteering, and the protectiveness of your quiet time. But I also love how you listened to the Lord's prompting, and obeyed. And look where He placed you!!<br /><br />May your week be especially sweet as you share life and faith with dear Virginia Rose. I will pray for supernatural energy and strength. And for sweet communion with the little ones.<br /><br />I have never volunteered for VBS, but I did spend some time in AWANA's. My commitment to caregiving for my mother, and my rather convoluted scheduling because of that, led to me to back down. But, someday I hope to once again work with children. I do love it.<br /><br />For the time being, I am asking the Lord to use me to pour my heart and life into my family - including a special little one who just turned one!<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-1448973777493141012016-06-12T14:37:37.035-07:002016-06-12T14:37:37.035-07:00I expect to hear good things from this. Following ...I expect to hear good things from this. Following His voice never leads us astray. I want to hear how VR bonds with Jesus over your obedience. Bill (cycleguy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09082407231475058958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-22676704660216674512016-06-10T23:39:44.325-07:002016-06-10T23:39:44.325-07:00Love back at you, dear Martha.Love back at you, dear Martha.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-28927710841118395002016-06-10T16:36:04.839-07:002016-06-10T16:36:04.839-07:00neat story and a good example of discerning and be...neat story and a good example of discerning and being open to hearing God. I smiled because I agree with you 100% about needing time away and how much energy VBS takes. also smiles at how you handle the phone calls. I do the same. great lessonsJean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-58576985429825523062016-06-10T14:58:55.277-07:002016-06-10T14:58:55.277-07:00How wonderful is that to be someone's "di...How wonderful is that to be someone's "divine appointment!" Yes, I'm praying that the lives of many attending will be changed for the better because they've asked Jesus to be Lord of their lives. We have many children attending who don't go to church regularly, so this is a tremendous opportunity to witness to God's love.<br />Love and blessings!<br />Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-19850635303214765142016-06-10T13:09:31.513-07:002016-06-10T13:09:31.513-07:00Martha, What an amazing opportunity you have comin...Martha, What an amazing opportunity you have coming up to build into many lives. Who knows, because of your presence/words, a child may ask Jesus into his/her heart. Prayers for you.<br /><br />Quite awhile ago, when I was visiting with my pastor about a long-distance friend of mine who seemed to have a spiritual hunger, I stated that I was praying that she'd have a divine appointment (meaning someone nearer geographically than me and some one of her culture). His response to me was: "May be you're the divine appointment!" Sigh! I think he is/was right!<br /><br />Love and blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-63952247414104864112016-06-10T12:43:15.097-07:002016-06-10T12:43:15.097-07:00Thank you, Shira! I'm sure this time at VBS w...Thank you, Shira! I'm sure this time at VBS will make special memories for both of us, and open up new channels to talk about our amazing God.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-65857360329118519642016-06-10T12:41:42.531-07:002016-06-10T12:41:42.531-07:00I'm so glad this brought back good memories fo...I'm so glad this brought back good memories for you, Susan! I'm looking forward to my week, expecting to get as much out of it as the children do.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-32335854820403607962016-06-10T12:40:10.623-07:002016-06-10T12:40:10.623-07:00Yes, Carol, I imagine I'll have quite a few bl...Yes, Carol, I imagine I'll have quite a few blogging inspirations to take home from this week. Just have to wait until later to pen them.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-54695532523927727252016-06-10T08:52:48.670-07:002016-06-10T08:52:48.670-07:00Praying for you,the bonding that God so desires fo...Praying for you,the bonding that God so desires for you to experience with your granddaughter. Have fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651187441308630098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-53866424438266319972016-06-10T08:52:43.512-07:002016-06-10T08:52:43.512-07:00Praying for you,the bonding that God so desires fo...Praying for you,the bonding that God so desires for you to experience with your granddaughter. Have fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651187441308630098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-76935944326066836912016-06-10T07:49:40.902-07:002016-06-10T07:49:40.902-07:00All the best on your assignment, dear Martha. I ha...All the best on your assignment, dear Martha. I have been a teacher many times at VBS and have also been a volunteer to teach songs and dance. You brought back memories from years ago.<br /><br />Take care and enjoy your new engagement.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83933743156731368912016-06-10T06:23:52.648-07:002016-06-10T06:23:52.648-07:00I am sure it will be a marvelous time and who know...I am sure it will be a marvelous time and who knows what you will gain from this -- keep us postedBattered Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084857421183756543noreply@blogger.com