tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post4099161174029287591..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: God Knows UsMartha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-1255922153602426662021-12-10T11:43:13.923-08:002021-12-10T11:43:13.923-08:00a joy filled and inspiring story!!a joy filled and inspiring story!!Jean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13592517961089014452021-12-10T04:39:23.209-08:002021-12-10T04:39:23.209-08:00It was a most cherished time, Karen, and I'll ...It was a most cherished time, Karen, and I'll always hang on to the great memories we created together. Yes, all three girls have certainly grown - Virginia is almost as tall as I am!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-6197014938148981372021-12-10T04:38:12.553-08:002021-12-10T04:38:12.553-08:00Out of the mouths of babes, indeed, Trudy! Alexan...Out of the mouths of babes, indeed, Trudy! Alexandra does seem to be thoughtful about many things, although she can certainly be a bit dare-devil, too.<br />Yes, God is ever and always happy to receive us, and for that, I'm so grateful.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-37717303424115419142021-12-09T19:28:31.747-08:002021-12-09T19:28:31.747-08:00Oh, so fun and blessed, Marth! Thankful you and Da...Oh, so fun and blessed, Marth! Thankful you and Danny went for a visit. The girls are growing! Virginia looks so tall compared to even last year! Finn is adorable. Grateful we are known by the Father.Karen 'Girl' Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207457811627558544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-78257984525111419202021-12-09T11:37:04.550-08:002021-12-09T11:37:04.550-08:00From the mouths of babes, God has perfected His pr...From the mouths of babes, God has perfected His praise once again. And the greeting of Finn. :) Alexandra sounds like a deep thinker. :) I'm so glad you had a great time with your loved ones, Martha. I love your thoughts of how these joyful greetings remind us of our God's ever-open arms and how joyfully He always receives us! Love and blessings to you!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179372917600231306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-46934618173488853372021-12-08T10:56:08.144-08:002021-12-08T10:56:08.144-08:00Thank you so much, Veronica! Yes, I think they...Thank you so much, Veronica! Yes, I think they're adorable, too, but then again, I'm one biased Gammie. :)<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62370371903179704882021-12-08T10:55:26.987-08:002021-12-08T10:55:26.987-08:00You're so right, Lulu - there's nothing li...You're so right, Lulu - there's nothing like grandchildren, that's for sure! I love those T-shirts that say "If I'd known grandchildren were so much fun, I'd have had them first." Lol!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-3893178474329673432021-12-08T10:54:19.988-08:002021-12-08T10:54:19.988-08:00It's wonderful to meet you here, Lucinaiva; th...It's wonderful to meet you here, Lucinaiva; thank you for stopping by!<br />Yes, family is definitely a gift from God, and we've been separated for too long. Our reunion was much needed and appreciated.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-18357258876223318812021-12-08T10:02:24.945-08:002021-12-08T10:02:24.945-08:00Glad to know you have been enjoying time with your...Glad to know you have been enjoying time with your loved ones! <br /><br />The girls are adorable!<br /><br />Happy Wednesday, Martha!Veronica Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411581380408080378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-16134736344266964492021-12-08T07:17:37.266-08:002021-12-08T07:17:37.266-08:00SO thankful your visit was all you hoped for and m...SO thankful your visit was all you hoped for and more. What a precious family! NOTHING like our grands!<br />Blessings, My Friend!luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520683067915486215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-55690251765605911412021-12-08T06:26:02.710-08:002021-12-08T06:26:02.710-08:00Olá Martha
Passando por aqui para conhecer o seu b...Olá Martha<br />Passando por aqui para conhecer o seu blog, lugar encantador. Linda postagem, a família é presente de Deus e como é gratificante aproveitar esses momentos juntos. Um forte abraço.Lucinalvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04606119871684515378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13309319192803922852021-12-07T17:42:46.518-08:002021-12-07T17:42:46.518-08:00:):)Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-34924942664696754642021-12-07T17:41:45.444-08:002021-12-07T17:41:45.444-08:00We had a great visit, indeed, Terri, and I will be...We had a great visit, indeed, Terri, and I will be sharing more of it in future posts. As you and I both know, family is everything, period! The memories will last a lifetime, and I'm so grateful for the safe travels and marvelous times we shared during the week we were there.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-65364368457712903502021-12-07T17:37:03.878-08:002021-12-07T17:37:03.878-08:00It looks like we celebrated Christmas, Pam, and we...It looks like we celebrated Christmas, Pam, and we did bring gifts along with us, but that's just my daughter getting a jump on the season. She has always loved Christmas since she was a little tyke, and can't wait to usher in the season. They will send us photos of the girls opening their presents on Christmas morning when that day arrives. <br />Yes, dear little Finn stole our hearts, for sure. Danny has repeatedly said, "No more pets," but his resolve was certainly softened during that week. Who knows? We just might be adding a dog to our immediate family in the future.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-22799669432482947632021-12-07T17:32:01.398-08:002021-12-07T17:32:01.398-08:00Oh, Nancy, what a marvelous quote you've share...Oh, Nancy, what a marvelous quote you've shared here! It truly says it all. We had eight days of glorious rejoicing in one another, and I already can't wait to do it all over again. At least we have plans to fly Virginia here for two weeks in the summer, with Danny flying up to escort her back. Already looking forward to it!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-84212331155751785482021-12-07T17:29:23.802-08:002021-12-07T17:29:23.802-08:00Myra, a big, emphatic yes!!! Dog is God spelled b...Myra, a big, emphatic yes!!! Dog is God spelled backwards! Finn welcomed us as if the both of us were prodigal sons, and I'll never get over that. Our reunion with the family was every bit a celebration.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-21456529827303266202021-12-07T17:27:35.363-08:002021-12-07T17:27:35.363-08:00Oh, yes, Lisa, to know and be known is such a bles...Oh, yes, Lisa, to know and be known is such a blessing from God! We had a marvelous time together; in fact, I got so engrossed in each moment, that I realized I never took as many pictures as I intended to. I think that was God's plan all along.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-25782317795786391322021-12-07T17:26:13.415-08:002021-12-07T17:26:13.415-08:00Growing too fast, Linda! I really want to put a b...Growing too fast, Linda! I really want to put a brick on their heads to slow them down. :) Thanks for telling me they look like me; that is flattering, indeed.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-50477936506173217852021-12-07T17:24:26.847-08:002021-12-07T17:24:26.847-08:00Thanks so much, Cheryl, for your hugs and well-wis...Thanks so much, Cheryl, for your hugs and well-wishes for our family! We have not thought about moving closer as my son-in-laws' job could require some transfers in the future. To pick up stakes and move just isn't in the cards for us at our age and Danny's need to be close to his trusted physicians regarding his heart health. We are hoping that John's office will move him to Chattanooga at some point as he is promoted. That would only be an hour and a half away from us, and a lot more accessible to say the least! We did have such a joyous time together, and will have Virginia down over the summer for at least two weeks.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-75787580421326211892021-12-07T14:04:32.238-08:002021-12-07T14:04:32.238-08:00Oh, Martha!! How absolutely wonderful!! The girls ...Oh, Martha!! How absolutely wonderful!! The girls are so sweet and so beautiful! I know you relished every minute and now every memory of those minutes! Alexandra is a wise young lady and your grandpup is very perceptive!! I am so happy that you and Danny had such a good visit! xoTerri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-47074591466984179532021-12-07T12:28:50.570-08:002021-12-07T12:28:50.570-08:00Oh how wonderful!! I am so happy you had such a gr...Oh how wonderful!! I am so happy you had such a grand time with your "grand girls", and Finn too! Yes, that is so special and sweet how Finn "knows you"...there is a special connection there for sure that God must have placed in Finn's heart for you. So sweet. Your girls are growing so fast. I see that you also celebrated Christmas with the girls while there. That is a good idea since you won't be able to be together with them again for Christmas day. Sure looks like it was a very memorable time together. So happy for ALL of you. Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-28936264792447214922021-12-07T11:43:15.361-08:002021-12-07T11:43:15.361-08:00“Grandchildren fill a space in your heart that you...“Grandchildren fill a space in your heart that you never knew was empty" (Unknown). Glad the grandchild-space of your heart was filled to overflowing during your visit, Martha!www.nancyaruegg.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060173405144735663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24567462926450702802021-12-07T11:29:17.304-08:002021-12-07T11:29:17.304-08:00What a splendid reunion you've shared! I'...What a splendid reunion you've shared! I'm so very happy for you -- and the girls, too! What a wise observation from little Savannah; yep, she nailed it! I'm reminded of the quote, Dog is God spelled backwards.Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-35111115452966960162021-12-07T09:18:14.739-08:002021-12-07T09:18:14.739-08:00How fun! I'm so glad you were able to spend ti...How fun! I'm so glad you were able to spend time with these beautiful granddaughters. It's wonderful to know and be known, by others and especially by our God. Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-27662625683216299872021-12-07T09:12:12.932-08:002021-12-07T09:12:12.932-08:00Oh, Martha, the girls are all growing so fast. An...Oh, Martha, the girls are all growing so fast. And yes, they all look just like their grandmother!<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170871743323855687noreply@blogger.com