tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post2019799311245181381..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Face to FaceMartha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-63975935553335723522020-05-19T04:53:13.110-07:002020-05-19T04:53:13.110-07:00I know you are, Laurie! Let's pray that time ...I know you are, Laurie! Let's pray that time is coming sooner than later.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-51776296573240058992020-05-18T16:00:45.147-07:002020-05-18T16:00:45.147-07:00I hear you, Martha. Facetime is nice but not nearl...I hear you, Martha. Facetime is nice but not nearly as nice as face-to-face! I am anxious to give my grandsons some big hugs too!Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-80366789407861402392020-05-18T13:26:00.495-07:002020-05-18T13:26:00.495-07:00Thanks so much for your kind words here, Marja. I...Thanks so much for your kind words here, Marja. I do love my girls, and miss their hugs so much.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83948742993092907002020-05-18T11:50:56.914-07:002020-05-18T11:50:56.914-07:00"His hug of welcome", that is quite the ..."His hug of welcome", that is quite the phrase Martha, I love it. You have a beautiful family.Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-44452330747346427362020-05-17T05:38:19.303-07:002020-05-17T05:38:19.303-07:00The girls are growing up too fast, Bill, and I so ...The girls are growing up too fast, Bill, and I so miss being a part of their lives right now. But yes, that hug from our Lord when all is said and done in our time on earth, will be priceless!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-34081101251768545462020-05-17T05:36:35.051-07:002020-05-17T05:36:35.051-07:00Yes, Cheryl, any time we are separated from those ...Yes, Cheryl, any time we are separated from those we love, no matter what form it takes, it is painful. Thank goodness that we are never separated from God's love! He will ever hold us when we are hurting.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-19948218976767011072020-05-17T03:29:34.378-07:002020-05-17T03:29:34.378-07:00Those girls sure are growing up. VR will be so dif...Those girls sure are growing up. VR will be so different when you see her and hold her. But nothing will compare to being held by the arms of Jesus and accompanied by a great big "Welcome home Bill." Bill (cycleguy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09082407231475058958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-17628543431297776632020-05-16T21:20:41.905-07:002020-05-16T21:20:41.905-07:00Such a sweet analogy, Martha! I know you miss the...Such a sweet analogy, Martha! I know you miss them so much. It is so painful to be separated from the ones we love - whether it is through geographical distance or through misunderstandings and fractured relationships or through those we love having gone on to glory. Each type of separation is a form of grief and very hard to bear. I could relate to much of the pain in this post. God bless you, my friend.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-56552094941674160332020-05-16T05:56:05.945-07:002020-05-16T05:56:05.945-07:00Thank you so much, Shaz, for your kind and thought...Thank you so much, Shaz, for your kind and thoughtful words here! Thanks, too, for shedding some light on the mirrors of Paul's time. And it will be a glorious day when we see our Lord face to face!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24133459792027484362020-05-16T05:53:57.402-07:002020-05-16T05:53:57.402-07:00I've never heard of the Marco Polo app, Diane,...I've never heard of the Marco Polo app, Diane, but I'll certainly look into it. And thanks for your kind words about my daughter and the girls - I think they are pretty precious, too!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-55479627336991133902020-05-16T05:52:35.354-07:002020-05-16T05:52:35.354-07:00Oh, what a beautiful story you've shared here,...Oh, what a beautiful story you've shared here, Diane, and what a thoughtful little child! I'm sure the muffins tasted extra special because of who gave them to you. Yes, we are all missing human contact, especially those precious hugs from little ones. May this all be over sooner than later!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-47238991625928695232020-05-16T05:47:57.370-07:002020-05-16T05:47:57.370-07:00Oh, Jean, that's such a let down for you, thou...Oh, Jean, that's such a let down for you, though she won't know the difference. We are right on the same page when it comes to missing the grands. Hopefully, we will see them sooner than later!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83581641905752704632020-05-16T03:50:51.770-07:002020-05-16T03:50:51.770-07:00Beautiful family pickies to share Martha... lovely...Beautiful family pickies to share Martha... lovely reflection on the word in 1 Cor 13:12... the mirrors of Paul’s day were not like ours, poor reflections indeed there, as it was just polished silver that’s why it’s called darkly in kjv <br />“For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.”<br />Oh what a day that will be when we see Jesus face to face .. and we shall know even as we’re known... that truly amazing!<br /><br />Thanks for Sharing, and thanks for your beautiful and encouraging comments on my blog, you’re really appreciated.<br />God bless and keep you safe, and all those you love, hugs Shaz in Oz.x<br /><br /><a href="https://wonderfulwordsoflifebyshazinoz.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><b>{Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}</b></a><br /><a href="http://calligraphycards-shazinoz.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"><b>{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}</b></a>Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18050100007497130952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-19873579976672384662020-05-16T01:10:20.641-07:002020-05-16T01:10:20.641-07:00What a precious family you have. Living solo for ...What a precious family you have. Living solo for a some years now with my children living everywhere but here, recently we started to chit-chat and see each other anytime of the day through an app called Marco Polo. I like that I can check in on them and they on me. sigh. Yes, the Presence of our LORD is always with us, filling in the gaps of longing within us mother's hearts. God bless You, Martha! Diane Ronzinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345793102452621165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-8606164418156003622020-05-15T19:05:04.367-07:002020-05-15T19:05:04.367-07:00Beautiful photos Martha. I think it is the physica...Beautiful photos Martha. I think it is the physical touch that most of us miss at this time. I have no children or grandchildren, but always enjoy my pastor's 5 grandchildren, 3 of them 3 years old, one a year old and the other about 10 months. I miss them. One of them woke up a couple of days ago and told his mom that he dreamed that they made muffins and brought some to me. So today they baked muffins together and dropped off a half dozen along with a few other things in the bag. It was really sweet. And before they could drive away, he wanted to say something to me. He got to giggling, and it was contagious. That is the kind of thing I don't mind being infectious. But it would have been so much more satisfying if I could have given him a big thank you hug. One day. Hopefully soon.Diane Stephensonhttp://diane-stephenson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-25766895251091172822020-05-15T17:36:27.413-07:002020-05-15T17:36:27.413-07:00yes, yes, missing them too. Looks like my younges...yes, yes, missing them too. Looks like my youngest grandchilds first birthday will be over zoom. She won't realize it but we will be disappointed. My son says they will have a big party when she turns 2. We can hope for that!Jean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-23164422637743724002020-05-15T15:34:43.411-07:002020-05-15T15:34:43.411-07:00Oh, yes, Kim, God created us to be together, and o...Oh, yes, Kim, God created us to be together, and our longing for physical touch is a given. Let us hope and pray that we can soon be reunited in person with the people we love. The Lord knows how much we need this type of healing!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-69523428413825309002020-05-15T15:32:28.468-07:002020-05-15T15:32:28.468-07:00Oh, how wonderful that must have been for you, Bec...Oh, how wonderful that must have been for you, Beckie! Zoom and Face Time are certainly the next best thing to being there, and I'm so grateful for today's technology. Glad you enjoyed the photos!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-90206143806261642022020-05-15T14:55:31.281-07:002020-05-15T14:55:31.281-07:00Martha, this is such a sweet post. Connecting on ...Martha, this is such a sweet post. Connecting on line is better than nothing, yet is lacks so much--physical touch. We all need human touch for our well-being (and some of us need it more than others). <br /><br />Knowing God and being known by Him is priceless!<br /><br />Love and blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-35810379283224220752020-05-15T12:41:22.949-07:002020-05-15T12:41:22.949-07:00What beauties! I love seeing them, Martha.
For Mo...What beauties! I love seeing them, Martha. <br />For Mother's Day, all the kids did a Zoom meeting with me and we were able to play some games and also see my grandson, Luke. Beckie Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577965060772418026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-76715931301623907482020-05-15T08:19:48.699-07:002020-05-15T08:19:48.699-07:00I know He will, Pamela, and I'm certainly hang...I know He will, Pamela, and I'm certainly hanging on to that hope as tightly as I can. So 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-14313195632769473872020-05-15T07:36:32.698-07:002020-05-15T07:36:32.698-07:00What a beautiful reflection of God's glory and...What a beautiful reflection of God's glory and beauty. I know how hard this must be for all of you...but God is good to give us these ways of communicating and looking into each other's eyes and almost touching...It won't be long. Hold on tight...God will open these doors again soon. (((hugs))) for you in the meantime.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-76141650817416214162020-05-15T07:27:07.554-07:002020-05-15T07:27:07.554-07:00Amen. Amen. R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-33090166677945728822020-05-15T07:03:36.346-07:002020-05-15T07:03:36.346-07:00Thank you for sharing with your Bible study friend...Thank you for sharing with your Bible study friends, Myra! I'm so honored. I think Sarah is beautiful, too, but I'm predisposed to feeling that way. :)<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-18297044297590183722020-05-15T07:02:19.071-07:002020-05-15T07:02:19.071-07:00Amen, Valerie, one day, we will! Glad you enjoyed...Amen, Valerie, one day, we will! Glad you enjoyed the photos.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.com