tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post1818658317769203138..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: That's a Blessing!Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-14688084632189658872020-11-24T04:50:31.381-08:002020-11-24T04:50:31.381-08:00Yes, Laurie, I do take much comfort in the memorie...Yes, Laurie, I do take much comfort in the memories. I'm so glad God gave us that capacity, aren't you?<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-48604168783405186172020-11-23T14:32:36.533-08:002020-11-23T14:32:36.533-08:00Blessings to you, Martha. Changes are sometimes so...Blessings to you, Martha. Changes are sometimes so hard, especially when we see our parents ageing. Your poor mom. Thank goodness you can take comfort in the memories!Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-52089995243894647082020-11-23T06:36:56.693-08:002020-11-23T06:36:56.693-08:00No, they are definitely not the same, Ed. But whi...No, they are definitely not the same, Ed. But while our lives are full of changes, I'm so grateful that our Father is the same yesterday, today and forever.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-70846178144584354702020-11-22T17:48:07.049-08:002020-11-22T17:48:07.049-08:00It's both funny and sad how homes quite often ...It's both funny and sad how homes quite often than not, fall into disrepair when our parents pass away. The beautiful homes that they sweated to build up and maintain, are just not the same without them.Edhttp://www.inpulsearts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-75391442573682268332020-11-22T08:49:57.950-08:002020-11-22T08:49:57.950-08:00Absolutely a blessing, Terri! We can always treas...Absolutely a blessing, Terri! We can always treasure those memories and give thanks for all the good times God has given us and will give us in the future.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-80162233894143896422020-11-22T06:07:02.034-08:002020-11-22T06:07:02.034-08:00It is such a blessing that our hearts can hold so ...It is such a blessing that our hearts can hold so many dear memories for us. We are able to close our eyes and get in touch with those times and it is ALMOST as good as being there. As we all learn, life does go on. Beautiful post, Martha Jane!Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85524370322333065522020-11-21T17:13:43.769-08:002020-11-21T17:13:43.769-08:00Oh, so am I, Kim! The fun we had at that pool and...Oh, so am I, Kim! The fun we had at that pool and those memories will always be remembered fondly. Still, we press on toward the goal that God has envisioned for us.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-77215835153313286932020-11-21T14:54:59.302-08:002020-11-21T14:54:59.302-08:00Martha, this post is so touching and so full of me...Martha, this post is so touching and so full of memories. In a world of constant change, I'm so thankful that our Lord never, ever changes and this includes His Word.<br /><br />Love and blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24594518025474661492020-11-21T07:37:30.137-08:002020-11-21T07:37:30.137-08:00Thanks, Marja, for commenting here and on MeWe! N...Thanks, Marja, for commenting here and on MeWe! New memories are indeed in the making, and I will be sure to hold on to the old ones.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-88564850177406067302020-11-21T07:36:29.265-08:002020-11-21T07:36:29.265-08:00I agree, J. D., that change is inevitable, some fo...I agree, J. D., that change is inevitable, some for the better, some for the worse. Yet, when we remember that God is in it all, we can adapt to the changes and continue to live for Him and His kingdom.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83881490487470619912020-11-21T07:35:07.097-08:002020-11-21T07:35:07.097-08:00I'm glad you could relate to this story, Becki...I'm glad you could relate to this story, Beckie. Thankfully, no one can take my memories from me.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-69033988995337018382020-11-21T01:03:22.542-08:002020-11-21T01:03:22.542-08:00Oh, happy memories, thank God for that. We had a j...Oh, happy memories, thank God for that. We had a jacuzzi when we lived in California, my husband took care of it just the way you described your father being busy with all the chemicals and cleaning. Change is not always easy, but I am sure you will be making new memories!Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13932758141926387572020-11-20T17:20:03.896-08:002020-11-20T17:20:03.896-08:00I've long heard it said that "the one con...I've long heard it said that "the one constant in life is change... "; and I've come to view this as a truism in this world. Nothing can, or should, remain the same. Perhaps God created us to always be changing; not stagnating. Wonderful analogies here Ms. Martha Jane. Thank you so much ma'am.J.D. Winingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644930093144875164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-38423837278405405782020-11-20T15:26:16.130-08:002020-11-20T15:26:16.130-08:00This one really pulled at my heartstrings, Martha....This one really pulled at my heartstrings, Martha. I can so relate. Oh, but what treasured sweet memories that can never be taken away! Beckie Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577965060772418026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-60907805734025313182020-11-20T15:22:28.027-08:002020-11-20T15:22:28.027-08:00When God's in our future picture, Nells, we ca...When God's in our future picture, Nells, we can be at all the changes that transpire here on earth. Let us cling to Him!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-19067178184268936772020-11-20T15:21:34.235-08:002020-11-20T15:21:34.235-08:00Oh, Carol, my heart goes out anew to you when you ...Oh, Carol, my heart goes out anew to you when you share this sad and tragic story. I do pray he will one day wake up and realize that family, no matter what our differences, is the most valuable possession we have here on earth. The holidays always bring back memories, some good, some bad, but God will see us through.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-31153620620321821802020-11-20T15:18:40.640-08:002020-11-20T15:18:40.640-08:00You are so right about that, Bill. We certainly c...You are so right about that, Bill. We certainly can't take it with us when we go home, nor should we want to. Dad is either working on the pool crew, or more likely, tending to gardens, his first love. One day, I pray, I will see him again.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-82227690065299482342020-11-20T13:20:47.282-08:002020-11-20T13:20:47.282-08:00Yes, everything in this world keeps changing, but ...Yes, everything in this world keeps changing, but our Great God remains steadfast. What a great future to look forward to. Blessings and love. Nells Wasilewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344186015959927238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-80125768801731585722020-11-20T12:13:25.689-08:002020-11-20T12:13:25.689-08:00Your post touched my heart -- not just for your lo...Your post touched my heart -- not just for your loss but thinking about loss especially at this time of year. One of the biggest losses in my life was when our son, wife and two babies walked out of our lives. He is remarried and has 5 stepchildren and two more homemade babies. We have not seen any of them for 10 years and they live a few miles from us. I look forward to when that will change -- changes back to being a family again.<br /><br />Carol Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16636572823921110416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85762588333566424312020-11-20T11:25:48.690-08:002020-11-20T11:25:48.690-08:00Many things have to be let go in this world only t...Many things have to be let go in this world only to be gained in the next. My mother went to see Jesus in 2004 and so my hope is I know I will see her again. As will you see your dad. Who knows? Maybe he is or will be chief pool-tender in the future. Bill (cycleguy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09082407231475058958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-90039374428144952082020-11-20T10:24:00.219-08:002020-11-20T10:24:00.219-08:00That's right, Myra - no one can take away our ...That's right, Myra - no one can take away our memories, thank goodness, and I have so many great ones. And you're so right about pools being money pits.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-8325878153285533752020-11-20T10:15:45.425-08:002020-11-20T10:15:45.425-08:00Awwww. Believe me, all the years we spent in Ariz...Awwww. Believe me, all the years we spent in Arizona tending to our own 'money pit' I entertained the idea of filling it in. :) <br />Precious memories you own. Like that old song lyric, "No, no. They can't take that away from me."Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-37083643463416607912020-11-20T07:16:51.941-08:002020-11-20T07:16:51.941-08:00Yes, some decisions are harder than others, Pam, b...Yes, some decisions are harder than others, Pam, but we have to know the right time to act. God will, indeed, find other ways to bless us.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85571657120672125502020-11-20T07:15:42.144-08:002020-11-20T07:15:42.144-08:00I will take comfort in those memories, Martha. An...I will take comfort in those memories, Martha. And I don't think we ever stop missing our parents.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-9935083082484089342020-11-20T06:58:43.076-08:002020-11-20T06:58:43.076-08:00Oh, Martha, I know that had to be difficult for al...Oh, Martha, I know that had to be difficult for all of you. But certainly it makes good sense to do so. Wow, we often don't like the decisions we have to make, but when we realize they are for the best for many reasons, we can rest in knowing we have done the right thing, and God will find other special ways to bless us. (((hugs))).Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.com