tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post746137084949062793..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Of HopeMartha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-50344904059106000492023-01-12T10:17:51.950-08:002023-01-12T10:17:51.950-08:00Life is precious, Pamela, that's for sure, and...Life is precious, Pamela, that's for sure, and I will take every opportunity given me to spend time with my granddaughters. Children aren't children long enough, so we need to cherish every moment.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-74247314779412820992023-01-11T16:52:49.036-08:002023-01-11T16:52:49.036-08:00What a precious photo of your dear grandgirl Virgi...What a precious photo of your dear grandgirl Virginia and her kitty. And I love your sentiments expressed so well in that poem. Our children and grandchildren grow up way too quickly. I find myself wanting some more new ones to love! LOL. My only grandchild is already 23, and I miss holding him in my lap and playing with him. He's 6'4" now, so no holding him in my lap. LOL. Enjoy your beautiful granddaughters while you can. Life is precious.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-56643226869245687912023-01-11T10:40:00.296-08:002023-01-11T10:40:00.296-08:00Thank you so much, Veronica; I so appreciate your ...Thank you so much, Veronica; I so appreciate your kind words!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-87063619673309900652023-01-11T10:39:30.133-08:002023-01-11T10:39:30.133-08:00I would love that, David, but won't it cost a ...I would love that, David, but won't it cost a fortune to send it overseas? If I can find it on Amazon, I'd be happy to purchase it there. Thank you for thinking of me!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85478787193975801322023-01-11T04:34:17.889-08:002023-01-11T04:34:17.889-08:00Love that precious photo and beautiful poem.
Happy...Love that precious photo and beautiful poem.<br />Happy Wednesday, Martha!Veronica Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411581380408080378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-42033088793149963452023-01-10T14:22:06.967-08:002023-01-10T14:22:06.967-08:00"Christ Jesus our hope"; we await a Pers..."Christ Jesus our hope"; we await a Person rather than an event.<br /><br />I've put a book of verse together and could send you a copy if you would like.David C Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891468618584742601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-6336773759145182512023-01-10T11:34:20.699-08:002023-01-10T11:34:20.699-08:00I do know how much photography means to you, Maril...I do know how much photography means to you, Marilyn, and you certainly do a stellar job in capturing images of God's creation with your camera. Thanks for complimenting the picture and the poem!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-41973509650120796392023-01-10T11:33:04.694-08:002023-01-10T11:33:04.694-08:00So true, Nancy! This photo does evoke a sense of ...So true, Nancy! This photo does evoke a sense of peace and contentment in both Virginia and Henry, her beloved pal. Only God can make for such a bond as that because of His everlasting love.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-68196164910658806152023-01-10T11:31:25.351-08:002023-01-10T11:31:25.351-08:00Thank you so much, Ron, for your kind and thoughtf...Thank you so much, Ron, for your kind and thoughtful words here. Most of the time when I feel a poem in the offing, it's been inspired by a photo, so I'm in full agreement with you on that point. "Pictures don't replace words, they demand them." I agree with you 100%!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-32955683541251691132023-01-10T11:28:27.233-08:002023-01-10T11:28:27.233-08:00Thanks so much, Aritha, for taking the time to sea...Thanks so much, Aritha, for taking the time to search out and offer these beautiful verses from scripture. As I said to Lucinalva above, God is the only true source of hope.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-51428729127617097602023-01-10T11:27:06.104-08:002023-01-10T11:27:06.104-08:00I'm so glad you enjoyed both the verse and the...I'm so glad you enjoyed both the verse and the photo, Lucinalva. Yes, God is the true source of all hope.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-90502123830551512232023-01-10T11:25:22.482-08:002023-01-10T11:25:22.482-08:00God is, indeed, the source of eternal hope, Shaz. ...God is, indeed, the source of eternal hope, Shaz. Yes, that's a wondrous thing!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-15816857801442270212023-01-09T16:50:45.901-08:002023-01-09T16:50:45.901-08:00What a sweet photo, and what a beautiful poem to a...What a sweet photo, and what a beautiful poem to accompany it! I love these 2 lines "As past foretells future Of hope, faith without end" So very true... I love capturing special moments on film, to save them forever! Many blessings to you my friend! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-18864227234630442042023-01-09T14:44:43.813-08:002023-01-09T14:44:43.813-08:00That photo speaks of delightful peace, calm, and c...That photo speaks of delightful peace, calm, and contentment to me. (It doesn't take much to satisfy our souls--when Christ is in residence!)www.nancyaruegg.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060173405144735663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-50547220692153086362023-01-09T07:53:20.259-08:002023-01-09T07:53:20.259-08:00Endless repetitions of the phrase, "A picture...Endless repetitions of the phrase, "A picture's worth a thousand words" has managed to evolve it into the status of a cliche that most hardly notice. What I've found is that so often pictures don't replace words, they demand them. Pictures, like the ones you tend to share cry out for words. My mind searches for verbal accompaniment to explain them, to magnify their impact, to reinforce their message, and to absorb their meaning into my heart and life. So, thanks again, my friend, for evoking more than I was anticipating when I came. Ron Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08574258494370815948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-15685771498791131472023-01-09T05:39:05.944-08:002023-01-09T05:39:05.944-08:00Martha, nice photo!
"Hope anchors the soul....Martha, nice photo! <br /><br />"Hope anchors the soul." - Hebrews 6:19<br />"Hope is a shield against fear." - Psalm 33:20<br />"Hope in God's faithfulness gives us strength." - Psalm 31:24<br />"Hope in God's promises renews our courage." - Psalm 71:14<br />"Hope in God's love fills us with joy." - Psalm 71:23<br />"Hope in God's salvation gives us peace." - Psalm 119:81<br />"Hope in God's grace gives us confidence." - Psalm 130:5<br /><br />Have a good second week of the year, dear sister.Aritha V. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05246873990952078356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-52119639791407446062023-01-09T04:08:18.748-08:002023-01-09T04:08:18.748-08:00Bom dia, Martha
Que linda imagem e versículo, o am...Bom dia, Martha<br />Que linda imagem e versículo, o amor de Deus deixa uma bela esperança nos corações, um forte abraço.Lucinalvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04606119871684515378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-29319591645917499212023-01-09T02:06:23.265-08:002023-01-09T02:06:23.265-08:00A beautiful photo and focus verse too, Martha cher...A beautiful photo and focus verse too, Martha cherish the memories. But Gods HOPE is eternal and that is truly glorious.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, and may God bless you and keep you and all whom you love safe and well. <br />Prayer 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> <a href="http://calligraphycards-shazinoz.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"><b>{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}</b></a> <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-56919485100526375272023-01-08T18:30:39.265-08:002023-01-08T18:30:39.265-08:00Thank you so much for your kind words!
Love and bl...Thank you so much for your kind words!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-84608925398997609822023-01-08T13:53:34.272-08:002023-01-08T13:53:34.272-08:00Over from Victor's site. The poem was so perf...Over from Victor's site. The poem was so perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-8715653887903239492023-01-08T09:47:35.451-08:002023-01-08T09:47:35.451-08:00Thank you, Karen!
Love and blessings!Thank you, Karen!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-14411861340422742012023-01-08T09:47:19.030-08:002023-01-08T09:47:19.030-08:00Thanks, Christine!
Love and blessings!Thanks, Christine!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13309747122181959712023-01-08T08:25:53.980-08:002023-01-08T08:25:53.980-08:00So beautiful, Martha. You have a gift. Sweet photo...So beautiful, Martha. You have a gift. Sweet photo! Karen 'Girl' Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207457811627558544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-76233629694658592042023-01-07T19:42:25.166-08:002023-01-07T19:42:25.166-08:00Amen.Amen.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-65196611981125274772023-01-07T18:18:49.568-08:002023-01-07T18:18:49.568-08:00Thanks so much, Terri! Virginia is beautiful, I a...Thanks so much, Terri! Virginia is beautiful, I agree, and her heart is even more so. I can't believe she will be turning 13 this July. Where has the time gone?<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.com