tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post4199148786059798806..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: "He Sees You When You're Sleeping, He Knows When You're Awake . . ."Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43482196704069292952011-12-01T02:51:28.549-08:002011-12-01T02:51:28.549-08:00Thanks for stopping by, Bernie!
I'm going to b...Thanks for stopping by, Bernie!<br />I'm going to be the first to admit, I'm not as insightful as I wish I could be, but grateful that what I did then worked for the time being. Glad you learned something! :)<br />Many blessings to you, too!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-46654082785649817742011-11-30T15:29:32.640-08:002011-11-30T15:29:32.640-08:00Amen!! As they say "out of the mouth of babes...Amen!! As they say "out of the mouth of babes!" You handled this perfectly, Martha! You're so very insightful! I think I learned something here too!! :-) <br />Bless you!The Bernie Lutchman Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798539854112883215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-37553197220887740442011-11-30T15:03:12.682-08:002011-11-30T15:03:12.682-08:00Hi, Mum! Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Ye...Hi, Mum! Thanks so much for stopping by today!<br />Yes, it is a precarious position we place ourselves in when our children begin questioning the reality of Father Christmas. We don't want to steal their joy and wonder away too early. A precocious friend told me at the tender age of 6 that Santa wasn't real. When my mom confirmed it, I was devastated. I think that's why I couldn't "tell the truth" to mine either when they asked.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-22769724406729536642011-11-30T05:43:57.317-08:002011-11-30T05:43:57.317-08:00Hi, Corinne! Thanks so much for stopping by.
It i...Hi, Corinne! Thanks so much for stopping by.<br />It is hard to keep that fine line in tact, especially with small children. I tried the best I knew how to do, hoping it was enough . . .<br />So appreciate the compliment!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-78073240826303498912011-11-29T23:34:17.583-08:002011-11-29T23:34:17.583-08:00Difficult question but you dealt with it well...It...Difficult question but you dealt with it well...It's so difficult to keep the fine line between the true spirit of Christmas and the anticipation of gifts....or in the case of adults all the 'work' that makes Christmas!Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-45713732940010020172011-11-29T16:11:56.297-08:002011-11-29T16:11:56.297-08:00It is a tricky one. My 7 year old asked this year ...It is a tricky one. My 7 year old asked this year - is Father Christmas really real mummy . And I said yes. though I have told her that people also dress up as him for school fairs etc - and that there are several as the world is a very big place. I don't know exactly why I didn't tell the truth - but I just couldn't and didn't want to spoil things for my 5 year old either. Very interesting post thankyou xNot a Notting Hill Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08218540838295531449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-61281059910068118082011-11-29T15:53:56.327-08:002011-11-29T15:53:56.327-08:00Thank you, Nelieta, Sukanya, and Bongo, for stoppi...Thank you, Nelieta, Sukanya, and Bongo, for stopping by today. So appreciated!<br />@Nelieta - When my children were young, I was forever broadsided with questions. I was fortunate to get out of this one alive! Thank you for the compliment; I'm glad today's devotion made you smile!<br />@Sukanya - I so value your compliment! I tried my best those many years ago. Nice to know you feel I "nailed it". :)<br />@Bonnie - I understand and am honored that you took the plunge and read this in spite of all the negative memories that haunt you. I know you have done all the best by your children; it's all any parent can do. I am so glad this devotion touched your heart.<br /><br />Blessings to you all!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-56482080391801862352011-11-29T13:19:30.117-08:002011-11-29T13:19:30.117-08:00I don't usually read Christmas story as the ba...I don't usually read Christmas story as the bad memories are still there...but this is a touching devotion...I hope my children embrace the real reason for Christmas...I have tried to teach them...AS always........XOXOXOXOXOBongohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09476508632697640785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-73256776593351660232011-11-29T13:18:57.304-08:002011-11-29T13:18:57.304-08:00You nailed it with your explanation, Martha. phew!...You nailed it with your explanation, Martha. phew!<br />its tough to field their million questions, but you handled it well.sukanyahttp://sukanyabora.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85462729093273132512011-11-29T12:59:58.060-08:002011-11-29T12:59:58.060-08:00Hi Martha, this is another wonderful post and I ha...Hi Martha, this is another wonderful post and I had to smile. How do you explain things like that to a child without spoiling it for them? As small as they are they must have a million questions!Nelietahttp://nelietatravellingadventures.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-36977033085400364262011-11-29T12:35:01.750-08:002011-11-29T12:35:01.750-08:00Hi, Jan and Mary! Thank you for dropping in today...Hi, Jan and Mary! Thank you for dropping in today.<br />@Jan - I'm so glad you enjoyed today's devotion!<br />@Mary - Thank you for sharing this wonderful story about the way you and your family have dealt with Santa. I especially like viewing Mr. Claus as the one who wants to recognize all children with gifts on Christmas. It sounds like your true focus was always on the real meaning of this day. I think it's great that your teens still want to leave out the milk and cookies, too. :) Don't forget the carrot for Rudolph!<br />Blessings to you both!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-46045172686499862812011-11-29T11:27:25.559-08:002011-11-29T11:27:25.559-08:00Fortunately for me, my children never correlated S...Fortunately for me, my children never correlated Santa with God. I guess they never really looked at Santa as having 'special' powers as such, just someone who made sure that all the children in the world were recognized on Christmas, the birthday of Jesus. As they got older, I like many parents, didn't want to 'burst their bubble' so when they would see me purchasing Christmas presents and ask me what I was doing, I would tell them that sometimes parents have to help Santa out because he has a big list to fill and sometimes runs out of time, just like we do. <br />We still relate to 'Santa' even with them being in their teens because I have always told them when they stop believing in Santa then the presents stop coming LOL. They know there isn't a Santa, per say, but they still ask me to leave milk and cookies each year :)Mary Hudak-Collins livingthescripture.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181851742870395058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-28888152572733043812011-11-29T08:11:21.748-08:002011-11-29T08:11:21.748-08:00Beautiful story...Beautiful story...photos by janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931922143998773384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-4758198012432687332011-11-29T08:00:08.670-08:002011-11-29T08:00:08.670-08:00Hi, Janu! Thanks for stopping by today!
I'm g...Hi, Janu! Thanks for stopping by today!<br />I'm glad you enjoyed today's post. Don't fret about not knowing much about Christianity. If you stay tuned here, hopefully, you'll learn a lot! :)<br />Blessings, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-12157188490104317532011-11-29T07:12:21.519-08:002011-11-29T07:12:21.519-08:00I don't know much about Christianity. Nice pos...I don't know much about Christianity. Nice post.JANUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06983287092498427967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-64927085073547617912011-11-29T06:40:15.942-08:002011-11-29T06:40:15.942-08:00Hi, Savira! Thanks for dropping in today!
What a ...Hi, Savira! Thanks for dropping in today!<br />What a neat story about the tooth fairy. :) It does certainly make one wonder . . .<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-77873663697974616902011-11-29T06:37:48.127-08:002011-11-29T06:37:48.127-08:00Hi, Everyone, and thanks for stopping by today!
@A...Hi, Everyone, and thanks for stopping by today!<br />@Alpana - Thank you for the compliment!<br />@Chris - I was proud of my son; it was quite an astute observation for his age. You have certainly brought up something to ponder with the God/Santa thing . . .<br />@Ann - You are making a very wise decision here, my dear! They will know the true meaning of Christmas.<br />@Rimly - My son had a knack for putting me on the spot a number of times. I was thankful to even have an answer for this one! :)<br />@Roy - That is just the sweetest thing your mom did! Put God and Santa in absolutely the proper places. :)<br /><br />Blessings to you all today!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-71684177700446856582011-11-29T06:35:08.205-08:002011-11-29T06:35:08.205-08:00My older son used to believe in the tooth fairy.. ...My older son used to believe in the tooth fairy.. and I think he secretly still does as... both him and myself are still wondering how did that dollar bill find its way under his pillow since both my husband and myself along with him were together...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-46493641542798332532011-11-29T05:56:02.669-08:002011-11-29T05:56:02.669-08:00when i was little my mom mailed me a invitation to...when i was little my mom mailed me a invitation to a birthday party for Jesus and Santa was is one of god helpers. it work for me and my kids. god blessRoy Durhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834208730553747847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-91610306179991400832011-11-29T05:46:43.386-08:002011-11-29T05:46:43.386-08:00Sometimes children can real put us in a spot with ...Sometimes children can real put us in a spot with their their questions. I am glad you got your answer right on this one.Rimlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04800381730067608251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-27156254032717289442011-11-29T05:29:56.739-08:002011-11-29T05:29:56.739-08:00We don't plan to tell our kids about Santa. I...We don't plan to tell our kids about Santa. I think this type of thing is too risky. I know a lot of atheists who think Jesus is just like Santa only we Christians never gave up our belief in Jesus, just in Santa. I want Christmas to be special not because of magic, but because of blessing from the Lord.annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825029008221898109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-80327516985979907582011-11-29T05:24:11.077-08:002011-11-29T05:24:11.077-08:00Hi Martha:
Interesting that your son saw similarit...Hi Martha:<br />Interesting that your son saw similarities in God and Santa. You should be proud that he was able to extrapolate the relationship between the two.<br /><br />I've often wondered whether when the Santa story was originated if the creators didn't meld God and Santa together. Because there are other similarities then just knowing when you're sleeping and awake.<br /><br />There's the idea of gift giving if you're good (Santa) The gift of eternal peace (God)<br /><br />Something to consider...<br />--<br />ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-55971934318668613422011-11-29T04:42:14.280-08:002011-11-29T04:42:14.280-08:00Beautiful post...Beautiful post...Alpana Jaiswalhttp://www.motifsonthewall.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com