tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post7787214726353999261..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: "Don't Throw me in that Briar Patch!"Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-11982974345604971362012-05-17T14:52:36.156-07:002012-05-17T14:52:36.156-07:00Nikky, you make a marvelous point here. We can be...Nikky, you make a marvelous point here. We can be having a great time somewhere and hate to see that experience end or be happy that we had the experience in the first place. Great comment!<br />Thanks for dropping by. Hope all is well.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-34684767674766022502012-05-17T14:50:52.414-07:002012-05-17T14:50:52.414-07:00Oh, wow, Rimly, I know how that feels. I got so e...Oh, wow, Rimly, I know how that feels. I got so excited about traveling with Danny last year to Washington, D.C., but, thinking about the plane ride and having to get up early to get to the airport just zapped my enthusiasm. I did have a good time once we landed, though.:)<br />God's beautiful blessings right back at you, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-27506150285812833142012-05-17T12:19:47.522-07:002012-05-17T12:19:47.522-07:00Of course it happened, but I wouldn't say &quo...Of course it happened, but I wouldn't say "only to be disappointed". There is disappointment of course, but there is excitement too. It's up to us which part of it we want to see. If you take your children to a nice place they love. They will enjoy it and have fun, but still be disappointed when you will leave. It's their decision whether to feel sad for leaving or leave with a smile remembering the beautiful day. Its the same in lifeNikky44https://www.blogger.com/profile/06725453458357123087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-74143330557754209222012-05-17T08:10:11.395-07:002012-05-17T08:10:11.395-07:00It has always happened to me when it comes to trav...It has always happened to me when it comes to travelling. I am all enthusiastic but when the time nears all my energy and excitement just dissolves just thinking about going. God bless you for sharing this, MarthaRimlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04800381730067608251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-52924272617608837412012-05-16T05:03:15.394-07:002012-05-16T05:03:15.394-07:00Thanks so much, Corinne, for visiting today!
Wow! ...Thanks so much, Corinne, for visiting today!<br />Wow! Such a great and positive attitude to have! Yes, nothing happens without a purpose and God is ever holding us in the palm of His hand. Such comfort!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-52972917517796172912012-05-16T05:01:55.009-07:002012-05-16T05:01:55.009-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Janaki!
High expec...Thanks so much for stopping by, Janaki!<br />High expectations are great to have, but they do make disappointments harder to take, don't they?<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-10865807437534743482012-05-16T05:00:40.551-07:002012-05-16T05:00:40.551-07:00Thank you so much for stopping by, Adriana! So gl...Thank you so much for stopping by, Adriana! So glad you enjoyed the post.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-18551570554114451532012-05-16T05:00:04.787-07:002012-05-16T05:00:04.787-07:00So glad to have you in my heart, dear Melissa, and...So glad to have you in my heart, dear Melissa, and mine in yours.<br />I love your observation here - that the thorns of life are the reminders from God to move in a different direction or, perhaps, like St. Paul's thorn, to keep us ever humble before Him.<br />And, so true - we cannot even begin to imagine how great our God is!<br />Blessings once again!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-44696881175978990662012-05-16T04:24:48.691-07:002012-05-16T04:24:48.691-07:00There was a time I held myself back from getting e...There was a time I held myself back from getting excited about things for fear of the disappointment. Not anymore - I anticipate with pleasure and attempt to see the best of what comes, knowing that nothing happens to me without a reason and a purpose. God is in His heaven, all is right with the world (and me!)Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-15659710737838319672012-05-15T22:03:42.085-07:002012-05-15T22:03:42.085-07:00Has happened...when we are so eagerly looking forw...Has happened...when we are so eagerly looking forward, we have high expectations and when the reality does not meet our expectations, we get disappointed. Nice post.JANUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06983287092498427967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-55101796501624873462012-05-15T21:22:28.006-07:002012-05-15T21:22:28.006-07:00gorgeous reflection thanks for sharing.gorgeous reflection thanks for sharing.Adriana Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00738352067461819081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-39320876728505780582012-05-15T19:34:00.029-07:002012-05-15T19:34:00.029-07:00Thank you for letting me into your heart. It is sa...Thank you for letting me into your heart. It is safe in mine.<br /><br />Sometimes, I think we anticipate the answers but God always has His ways of letting things known. We look at them as thorns or little pricks but maybe, just maybe, it's God's way of saying, You're heading into into another direction. I am very happy you have found your love :) I think God is larger than people ever imagine Him to be ~ sans judgment :)Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66851896495343173142012-05-15T18:03:38.664-07:002012-05-15T18:03:38.664-07:00Thank you so much, Brenda, for stopping by.
Your s...Thank you so much, Brenda, for stopping by.<br />Your story here definitely echoes my own. I thought my novel to be so "good" that certainly a literary agent would take notice. Oh, what a field of briars I found myself in! No interest, in the least~<br />Humbled and cautious, in your words, I have now decided to explore the world of self-publishing. Hope you can do the same!<br />And, yes, it is one darned tough fight down here~<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83127962826365896932012-05-15T17:57:26.146-07:002012-05-15T17:57:26.146-07:00Oh, Melissa, such thorns, such thorns . . . and, s...Oh, Melissa, such thorns, such thorns . . . and, such pain for your heart. I pray the tears are healing ones for you, my dear.<br />I came to Christ while in marriage to an atheistic husband who berated and belittled me for my beliefs. The thorn of eventual divorce.<br />I know the Catholic Church would probably not accept me as one divorced and married again, but I know that my Christ has and He does. Continually.<br />Wow . . . just had to share with my prayer partner. Everything has a way of spilling out and laying flat on the floor.<br />Every child of God, and the one you speak of here, is definitely in His hands. You have done what God has asked you to do with grace and love. His parents will have to make that final decision, but rest in the knowledge that God makes the final claim.<br />He, I know, has so many special things in store for you!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-35206298756165551412012-05-15T16:33:30.405-07:002012-05-15T16:33:30.405-07:00Well said and illustrated. I think this is part o...Well said and illustrated. I think this is part of human nature, we set ourselves with expectations without stopping to consider. It's not a lesson we remember either.. I've caught myself in the last year holding back on my own excitement (specifically as I shop my first novel to agents), at first I was here I am, come fight for me. A few months later, humbled and cautious, I start again. It's darn tough be so human. Thanks for remindingbrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480258485472568272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-75430901905059915022012-05-15T15:05:39.465-07:002012-05-15T15:05:39.465-07:00I haven't experienced berry picking but I'...I haven't experienced berry picking but I've always imagined how delicious that would be :P We just had grape picking and eating :P<br /><br />I admit my heart was crushed when I learned that the boy I was preparing for Communion was moving to his province with his family. For three weeks, I've been nudged by the Lord about letting him have it but in the end we couldn't do anything because he doesn't have a baptismal certificate.<br /><br />I cried because sometimes it's the parents who become the thorn in the path, oh well, or just maybe it's just God's way of telling me that the situation is in His hands not mine.<br /><br />Thanks for allowing me to reflect on this deeply. I remember that the ones that pierced Mama Mary's heart were swords not just thorns...but she kept everything in her heart. <br /><br />I pray with you...I do not understand Your ways and sometimes they throw me off the path, but I renew my trust and faith everyday. I know and I feel that You have something great in store for that child and I entrust him to You. I know he is in good hands.Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-26052273162459636662012-05-15T08:00:15.645-07:002012-05-15T08:00:15.645-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Privy!
Disappointm...Thanks so much for stopping by, Privy!<br />Disappointments are just a part of life, aren't they? It's a hard one to teach children, that's for sure!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-72786067991660753032012-05-15T07:59:07.612-07:002012-05-15T07:59:07.612-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by, David!
Yes! I for...Thanks so much for stopping by, David!<br />Yes! I forgot about those seemingly indelible stains from the juice. Had plenty of soap and water sessions with my two!<br />And, I'm with you on the coffee :). I so look forward to that first, steamy cup in the morning. Today's was great!<br />Hope you have a wonderful day, too!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24045800976514671942012-05-15T07:58:29.094-07:002012-05-15T07:58:29.094-07:00Beautiful lesson Martha...yes there have been many...Beautiful lesson Martha...yes there have been many instances where I have looked forward with eagerness and excitement only to be disappointed.Privy Trifleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317530852098436444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-77645613191606809042012-05-15T07:10:07.753-07:002012-05-15T07:10:07.753-07:00I remember picking berries in the woods as a boy, ...I remember picking berries in the woods as a boy, my hands and mouth stained upon returning home. Seems as if that purple tint would never wash out despite much vigorous scrubbing. It seems life is full of let-downs from meals to movies to the weather but those are just minor blips on the radar and nothing to truly worry about...Though it's upsetting to take the first sip of coffee in the morning and find it lukewarm or bitter tasting ;) Hope your day is disappointment-free!!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410839514624429792noreply@blogger.com