tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post752345054990256917..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Different Gifts, Same SpiritMartha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-4064716372580707002021-04-25T19:32:22.991-07:002021-04-25T19:32:22.991-07:00Late getting to this, Martha, but loved your sweet...Late getting to this, Martha, but loved your sweet glimpse into God's gifts unfolding in your granddaughters. I join you in the hope that your story telling talents are unfolding in the girls. You already know what a powerful teaching device stories are, and it's inspiring to see it being developed at such an early age. Ron Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08574258494370815948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-77427927888522095542021-04-23T15:56:30.463-07:002021-04-23T15:56:30.463-07:00Oh, I so enjoyed the time with them, Jean! Hope w...Oh, I so enjoyed the time with them, Jean! Hope we do have some promising writers on our hands, that's for sure.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83975340131401739622021-04-23T10:23:52.217-07:002021-04-23T10:23:52.217-07:00Love that they are writing their own stories. We c...Love that they are writing their own stories. We can learn so much from kids, can't we? Love the photos too. I know you enjoyed your time with themJean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-80333524747332669972021-04-23T04:56:09.327-07:002021-04-23T04:56:09.327-07:00Thanks so much, Laurie! Yes, I do hope they will ...Thanks so much, Laurie! Yes, I do hope they will grow up to be storytellers one day. It's such a privilege to see them stretching their new skills with such eagerness.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-31426149618731999732021-04-23T04:54:54.420-07:002021-04-23T04:54:54.420-07:00I just love this story about your granddaughter, N...I just love this story about your granddaughter, Nancy! What a joy it is for us to see our grandchildren growing and learning. And thanks for your kind words about Savannah and Alexandra. Yes, I think they are adorable, too, but why wouldn't I? Lol!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-49165820222566591292021-04-22T20:14:35.865-07:002021-04-22T20:14:35.865-07:00What bright, beautiful granddaughters you have. Su...What bright, beautiful granddaughters you have. Such a blessing! They will grow up to be good storytellers like their grandmother.Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43171739142630847222021-04-22T14:54:50.264-07:002021-04-22T14:54:50.264-07:00What adorable little girls, and how wonderful they...What adorable little girls, and how wonderful they already love reading and writing! Our second grade granddaughter is a quick study also. Even as a preschooler she craved the ability to write. E. would draw numerous squiggly lines across a sheet of paper to imitate cursive, then "read" her story to us. Such fun!www.nancyaruegg.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060173405144735663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-22265205042529902752021-04-21T04:42:43.121-07:002021-04-21T04:42:43.121-07:00Thank you, Shaz, for sharing here about your siste...Thank you, Shaz, for sharing here about your sister and you. Yes, I hope and pray these two will always be close, and be there for each other as only sisters can.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-63353797259238532172021-04-21T04:41:38.034-07:002021-04-21T04:41:38.034-07:00So glad to know that seeing photos of these girls ...So glad to know that seeing photos of these girls makes you smile, Beckie! May so many things come your way that ease your heart and give you good cheer, my friend.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-53931064618542724652021-04-20T20:03:19.595-07:002021-04-20T20:03:19.595-07:00Very cute .. and there was 15 mths between my sist...Very cute .. and there was 15 mths between my sister and I and we are still very close, and God was gracious indeed in creating that relationship, I pray the same for Savannah and Alexandra all their lives too, praise His name!<br />Thanks for Sharing, God bless and keep you safe, and all those you love, <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><br /><a href="http://calligraphycards-shazinoz.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"><b>{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}</b></a><br />Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18050100007497130952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-91880979530708094482021-04-20T17:57:18.539-07:002021-04-20T17:57:18.539-07:00Beautiful! Post with theses girls always make me s...Beautiful! Post with theses girls always make me smile. They are so precious. I'm so happy you are finally able to spend time together again.<br />Blessings!Beckie Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577965060772418026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-20409614712690788062021-04-20T15:53:15.036-07:002021-04-20T15:53:15.036-07:00Thanks so much, Karen! Yes, the stories the girls...Thanks so much, Karen! Yes, the stories the girls wrote will always be cherished by me, that's for sure. May we all discover the gifts God has given to us and choose to use them wisely.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-76387529012881479762021-04-20T15:52:05.997-07:002021-04-20T15:52:05.997-07:00Oh, J. D., what a touching story you've shared...Oh, J. D., what a touching story you've shared here about your childhood writing experiences! The best stories are those that do take us away on adventures and fantastical places filled with genuine love and caring. Did you know that I've published a series of books? You can check them out at the right hand top of my blog page.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-39909055288884714072021-04-20T15:49:07.367-07:002021-04-20T15:49:07.367-07:00I'm so sorry to hear of that negative experien...I'm so sorry to hear of that negative experience your grandson had, Nells. Teachers can too often break a child's spirit and squash their budding talents. When I taught, encouragement was my focus. I pray your grandson will outgrow that negative influence and regain his natural voice.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-23187048081576228572021-04-20T15:47:23.146-07:002021-04-20T15:47:23.146-07:00Yes!Yes!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-45609653929769902722021-04-20T15:22:17.021-07:002021-04-20T15:22:17.021-07:00What a wonderful analogy to giftings, Martha. Love...What a wonderful analogy to giftings, Martha. Love the girls's stories! Karen 'Girl' Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207457811627558544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-25357548897418524072021-04-20T15:14:14.987-07:002021-04-20T15:14:14.987-07:00😉😉Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-69223235979790649602021-04-20T14:09:52.336-07:002021-04-20T14:09:52.336-07:00What a sweet post. Among my most treasured memorie...What a sweet post. Among my most treasured memories are collecting pop bottles to earn money for a pencil and a pad of Big Chief paper so I could write stories while I spent the day in the woods or outside. I can't remember all the stories, but I do remember how they took me away to fanciful lands and adventures where there was no pain and lots of love. Thank you for a wonderful view of your week with the grands.J.D. Winingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644930093144875164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-67443491599557237342021-04-20T14:05:55.899-07:002021-04-20T14:05:55.899-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Nells Wasilewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344186015959927238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-8882792353230791832021-04-20T14:05:51.096-07:002021-04-20T14:05:51.096-07:00I have confidence that these two will both be writ...I have confidence that these two will both be writers. My oldest grandson had a strong inclination toward writing, but due to a very negative teacher in sixth grade, he was discouraged and never wrote stories after that. It simply broke my heart. I loved your granddaughter’s stories. Love and blessings to all. Nells Wasilewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344186015959927238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66349715252538622792021-04-20T13:52:20.331-07:002021-04-20T13:52:20.331-07:00Oh, yes, Pamela, I do hope and pray they will cont...Oh, yes, Pamela, I do hope and pray they will continue to write. And as for political correctness? I'll fight it with every fiber of my being, especially when it comes to the history of our country, religious freedom, and gender identity. Sometimes I think this world has gone mad, drunk on the foolishness of secularism. I pray we would all develop some common sense!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-70036227795339727392021-04-20T13:49:34.026-07:002021-04-20T13:49:34.026-07:00I'd love to assume that, Mariette, but my daug...I'd love to assume that, Mariette, but my daughter is also a very skilled writer, especially when it comes to poetry. As you can imagine, though, she doesn't have much time these days to pursue those talents.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-27380568565865053392021-04-20T13:48:34.376-07:002021-04-20T13:48:34.376-07:00You better believe I'm keeping them, Myra! An...You better believe I'm keeping them, Myra! And yes, it is embarrassing to go back and find things we wrote, or drew, as a child, but it's fun, too, to see how far we've come in life.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-15887583479867283792021-04-20T13:47:09.881-07:002021-04-20T13:47:09.881-07:00Thank you, Martha, I think so, too.
Love and bless...Thank you, Martha, I think so, too.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-84738411430501025402021-04-20T11:50:50.411-07:002021-04-20T11:50:50.411-07:00I am chuckling over Alexandria's story, and I ...I am chuckling over Alexandria's story, and I love her imagination and creativity, so apparent even in that little bit of a story. And Savannah is developing some great writing skills and follows through with her story. And jeepers...don't tell me they aren't allowed to say "Indians and Eskimos"? I suppose we will soon not be able to tell the Thanksgiving story without being politically correct, or any of the rest of American history. Oh well, I'd better be quiet before they find me here... Anyway, I love that the girls love to tell stories, and I do hope they will write what is on their hearts and in their minds always, and that God will bless their efforts and talents just as He did your wonderful writing gift. Delightful!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.com