tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post6187530787275889461..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: The Best Laid PlansMartha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-26123678150977050962017-09-25T20:06:08.825-07:002017-09-25T20:06:08.825-07:00Oh, hey, you're back! Yeah, those plans.... I ...Oh, hey, you're back! Yeah, those plans.... I know how that goes. Ha! Glad you had a good time. Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62855737416841633112017-09-25T15:09:41.813-07:002017-09-25T15:09:41.813-07:00Sounds like you had a wonderful September! Glad yo...Sounds like you had a wonderful September! Glad you were able to take time and enjoy all the goings on. Grandkids are great, aren't they? Our oldest grandson (he's 9) spent the night this past weekend. Have a blessed week! :) Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-75769515729819787332017-09-25T12:56:31.720-07:002017-09-25T12:56:31.720-07:00I certainly will tell him, Bill. I have to chuckl...I certainly will tell him, Bill. I have to chuckle every time I see that photo.<br />And God will certainly do His thing when the time is right. Of that, I am positive!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-38654604760213636582017-09-25T12:55:07.967-07:002017-09-25T12:55:07.967-07:00Yes, Ceil, this was definitely my time to do some ...Yes, Ceil, this was definitely my time to do some hopping, not flying, and I enjoyed every minute. Yes, I'm so, so glad Danny could finally retire, especially after this grueling year we've had. And we are both enjoying having little Miss Virginia over more often. Such a blessing!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-80915837230341783472017-09-25T05:36:42.808-07:002017-09-25T05:36:42.808-07:00Tell Danny I love the hair! (the 70s one). LOL. Gl...Tell Danny I love the hair! (the 70s one). LOL. Glad to hear you are doing well and just waiting for God to "do His thing." You need a grandson. Just sayin' Bill (cycleguy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09082407231475058958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-89867040735190828112017-09-24T18:55:07.977-07:002017-09-24T18:55:07.977-07:00Hi Martha! Congratulations to Danny! To have retir...Hi Martha! Congratulations to Danny! To have retired is a wonderful thing, and even better is that you are so happy to have him with you. God bless!<br />The makeover of the room is so sweet, a definite move from masculine to feminine. How wonderful to have your grandchildren around you so you can enjoy each minute. I'd say God's plan for you this break was truly one to relish. Who knows why he calls us to rest? Like the hopping birds, it's just time to relax and prepare. You'll be flying in your manuscripts soon enough...now is the time to rest.<br />God's peace and blessings,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-44770850578312777162017-09-22T19:05:53.135-07:002017-09-22T19:05:53.135-07:00Trudy, thank YOU, for your comment here! His awes...Trudy, thank YOU, for your comment here! His awesome plans never change, but are there for our taking, yours and mine. Never doubt them, my sister, but lean into them with all your heart, mind and soul!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-56355515792066508612017-09-22T19:02:03.509-07:002017-09-22T19:02:03.509-07:00Beckie, your presence here means so much! Thank ...Beckie, your presence here means so much! Thank you for the confirmation and love. God will do what He intends, and I am ready to rest upon that. Glad you liked the recap, and grateful that I am in your prayers!<br />Love and blessings!<br />Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-30613590657268299972017-09-22T13:50:46.146-07:002017-09-22T13:50:46.146-07:00What a lot of changes and joyful times, Martha! As...What a lot of changes and joyful times, Martha! As always, I love the photos. :) I love the way you end this post - "While the best laid plans of mice and men may go awry, God's never do. Amen!" That's such a comfort that His plans never change! Blessings and hugs!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179372917600231306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-67067748329551161022017-09-22T13:37:42.194-07:002017-09-22T13:37:42.194-07:00Martha, I loved reading about what's going on ...Martha, I loved reading about what's going on and seeing the pics. I'll keep you in prayer for whatever direction God has for the other novel. I'm such a fan and can't wait! <br />Blessings, sweet friend.Beckie Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577965060772418026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-29217497632237436502017-09-22T13:24:33.993-07:002017-09-22T13:24:33.993-07:00Kim, I'm glad the quote from Robert Burns stru...Kim, I'm glad the quote from Robert Burns struck a chord with you! Such a cool poem in all its Scottish glory. :)<br />And yes, God is always at work, and as Jason suggested above, we must seek His rhythm in our moments.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-89934602511575254162017-09-22T13:22:59.484-07:002017-09-22T13:22:59.484-07:00God's rhythm for the moment . . . Yes, Jason, ...God's rhythm for the moment . . . Yes, Jason, that sounds like the perfect plan for all of us.<br />Glad you enjoyed the update here. I sure enjoyed writing it!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-39066903793364866182017-09-22T12:40:09.634-07:002017-09-22T12:40:09.634-07:00Martha, when I saw the title of your post, I immed...Martha, when I saw the title of your post, I immediately thought of the quote from Robert Burns--my undergraduate American History professor liked using that quote in his lectures! Nevertheless, thank you for the update on what's going on in your life. At times when it seems like little is happening, God is still at work! <br /><br />Love and blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-3216101320957225112017-09-22T12:15:24.687-07:002017-09-22T12:15:24.687-07:00Love it! Great update for you and your lovely fami...Love it! Great update for you and your lovely family. As far as plans go, I've found that it's not so much about balancing life as it is about finding the rhythm for a given season. Trying to keep everything in perfect balance is so exhausting, but if I can discover God's rhythm for the moment, it's so much easier! Blessings, Martha. Appreciate your heart!JasonShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358672788303682574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-56847182365697963802017-09-22T10:34:18.427-07:002017-09-22T10:34:18.427-07:00So nice of you to stop by, Julie, and I hope it wi...So nice of you to stop by, Julie, and I hope it will become a habit for you. I'll make a point to visit you, too.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-51326689538516108312017-09-22T10:33:39.076-07:002017-09-22T10:33:39.076-07:00Yes, Pamela, I am enjoying these moments so much a...Yes, Pamela, I am enjoying these moments so much and wouldn't trade them for the world at this point. The book will come eventually, I'm trusting in that!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-4517692507302298122017-09-22T10:32:39.382-07:002017-09-22T10:32:39.382-07:00Yes, indeed, Ed! Wise words of Reverend perhaps? ...Yes, indeed, Ed! Wise words of Reverend perhaps? Lol!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-91116698307614387002017-09-22T10:32:02.275-07:002017-09-22T10:32:02.275-07:00I'm so glad you found me, too, Robin, and I wi...I'm so glad you found me, too, Robin, and I will definitely check out your place! Hope you will visit with me often.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-16819838011724311232017-09-22T10:31:18.251-07:002017-09-22T10:31:18.251-07:00Oh, that's such good news, Talya! I know you ...Oh, that's such good news, Talya! I know you are so looking forward to that.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-47808991594356844362017-09-22T10:30:38.351-07:002017-09-22T10:30:38.351-07:00Nope! Since Danny played guitar and sang in loung...Nope! Since Danny played guitar and sang in lounges during the 70s, he heard a lot of Orlando jokes, though. Lol!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-17350586223922670672017-09-22T09:54:20.946-07:002017-09-22T09:54:20.946-07:00Sounds like lots of memories are being made! Thank...Sounds like lots of memories are being made! Thanks for sharing!<br />Visiting from #Faith'nFriendsJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02183972609106305471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83954249578301635902017-09-22T09:12:01.322-07:002017-09-22T09:12:01.322-07:00We need to live our real lives first..that's w...We need to live our real lives first..that's where the true adventure lies...and when the time is right you'll be ready to add to the adventure of our friends in The Glade. Enjoy your precious family now!!! So happy for you!!!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-27170829000672309542017-09-22T07:58:11.331-07:002017-09-22T07:58:11.331-07:00A wise feathery one once said (and I think he was ... A wise feathery one once said (and I think he was referring to both now and the best days to come), "Life is a hoot!" Sounds like y'all are hooting...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008860122645443498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-27356812660488021172017-09-22T07:27:58.027-07:002017-09-22T07:27:58.027-07:00It's refreshing to see the joy your family bri...It's refreshing to see the joy your family brings you! Glad I found you on Count My Blessings link-up! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16279422993303947705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-90787075792010545362017-09-22T05:49:39.311-07:002017-09-22T05:49:39.311-07:00Speaking of the 70's, and in light of those co...Speaking of the 70's, and in light of those cool white bellbottoms...are you guys related to Tony Orlando?? (And Dawn!)<br /><br />Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.com