tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post7808137580645254923..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Bend Me, Shape MeMartha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-5877203159713704632019-04-19T15:02:10.496-07:002019-04-19T15:02:10.496-07:00Yes, she is, Jean, and we truly enjoy watching her...Yes, she is, Jean, and we truly enjoy watching her mind, and hands, at work. What a joy!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-32015454570386387422019-04-19T14:31:38.186-07:002019-04-19T14:31:38.186-07:00I love how you share your adventure with your gran...I love how you share your adventure with your granddaughter. How creative she is and quite artistic too.Jean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-49995041036364679822019-04-19T05:06:09.735-07:002019-04-19T05:06:09.735-07:00I'm gratified to know that Virginia's crea...I'm gratified to know that Virginia's creativity reminded you of your daughter's, Lisa. Isn't it great when children instinctively make lemonade out of lemons? So thankful for God's great gifts He gives each of us!<br />A wonderful Easter to you, too!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43015787162799442082019-04-19T05:04:11.496-07:002019-04-19T05:04:11.496-07:00I'm glad you enjoyed this post, Galen, and I h...I'm glad you enjoyed this post, Galen, and I hear you with having to catch up with family business. Totally understandable!<br />Virginia is coming over this weekend for Easter, so I'm already anticipating what she'll come up with next.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-71492417479283839212019-04-18T18:56:23.394-07:002019-04-18T18:56:23.394-07:00Virginia's creations remind me so much of my f...Virginia's creations remind me so much of my firstborn daughter's work. She was always making something new out of what I would consider trash. I'm grateful for that peek into God's ingenuity! Thanks for sharing this, Martha Jane. Hope you and your family have a blessed Easter. Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-52850589231789928822019-04-18T14:25:25.349-07:002019-04-18T14:25:25.349-07:00Wow, I love that child! She is a powerhouse of ima...Wow, I love that child! She is a powerhouse of imagination, responsibility, inspiration, and creativity. I've enjoyed catching up on your blog. Family stuff has kept me away for a while. Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-91472279226320441492019-04-17T07:25:18.457-07:002019-04-17T07:25:18.457-07:00She certainly does bring sunshine in abundance to ...She certainly does bring sunshine in abundance to our lives, Cheryl. I'm looking forward to seeing her Easter weekend!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-23972423584829833322019-04-17T07:24:22.471-07:002019-04-17T07:24:22.471-07:00She certainly does, Susan. I do hope she never lo...She certainly does, Susan. I do hope she never loses that ability to "see" things differently.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-91312887989560312692019-04-16T23:06:56.818-07:002019-04-16T23:06:56.818-07:00What a dear, sweet, creative girl you have! She m...What a dear, sweet, creative girl you have! She must bring so much sunshine to your lives! Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-29306180325150173082019-04-16T20:30:21.676-07:002019-04-16T20:30:21.676-07:00What a creative soul. She sees art and possibilit...What a creative soul. She sees art and possibilities everywhere!!<br /><br />Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-15971889435999168272019-04-16T19:14:51.092-07:002019-04-16T19:14:51.092-07:00Loved that song, too, Myra! Yep, may those fixer-...Loved that song, too, Myra! Yep, may those fixer-uppers learn a lesson from Virginia in creativity, though I think they've already realized their gifts and aptitude. So fun to watch, aren't they? Still, the young can teach us so much. No wonder Jesus put them in first place!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-39716425408387834442019-04-16T15:45:13.129-07:002019-04-16T15:45:13.129-07:00I'm seriously in awe of Virginia's creativ...I'm seriously in awe of Virginia's creativity! Chip and JoAnna Gaines, step aside. There's a new designer in town.<br />BTW, I used to love that song. It's a perfect accompaniment to your message.Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66896326595033904042019-04-16T13:58:38.862-07:002019-04-16T13:58:38.862-07:00I'll be sure to give her that hug, Beckie! Ne...I'll be sure to give her that hug, Beckie! Next time she's over here, which will be this weekend, I'll show her your picture on Facebook and tell her you are a cat lover just like she is. :) So gratified that you enjoyed today's post, my friend.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-5505608540797066062019-04-16T13:57:10.724-07:002019-04-16T13:57:10.724-07:00Oh, no doubt about it, Kim - that molding and shap...Oh, no doubt about it, Kim - that molding and shaping and bending CAN be painful at times, but we have to trust in and fully submit to God's will for our lives.<br />And yes, Virginia has certainly brought color to our world!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-68778683390945798472019-04-16T13:07:28.246-07:002019-04-16T13:07:28.246-07:00Today's post brought tears to my eyes. I LOVE ...Today's post brought tears to my eyes. I LOVE Virginia's creative heart that displays the heart of our Creator. I love her grammie's humility and wisdom to see with spiritual eyes and share it with us. Just beautiful, Martha! Give sweet Virginia a hug from me :)<br />Happy Easter to you and yours, my friend! Beckie Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577965060772418026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-11572271726243979802019-04-16T11:54:16.818-07:002019-04-16T11:54:16.818-07:00Martha, What a fun and engaging post. Virginia is...Martha, What a fun and engaging post. Virginia is quite creative; I hope and pray she doesn't stop! We, the world, need people like Virginia to bring "color" to life. <br /><br />And yes, God lovingly shapes and molds us as He sees fit. We do have to submit to this molding and shaping. Sometimes the molding, the shaping is downright painful.<br /><br />Love and blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62396941123581619992019-04-16T11:49:16.009-07:002019-04-16T11:49:16.009-07:00I was so happy to share Virginia's creations h...I was so happy to share Virginia's creations here, Terri. She never ceases to amaze me!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-12537371059662280672019-04-16T11:48:35.904-07:002019-04-16T11:48:35.904-07:00I know, Loralu! Virginia blows me away with her a...I know, Loralu! Virginia blows me away with her ability to "see" other objects in the ordinary ones.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-26106764495387940982019-04-16T09:54:32.973-07:002019-04-16T09:54:32.973-07:00Your granddaughter is so creative! I love her mind...Your granddaughter is so creative! I love her mind. Thanks for sharing her creations from found objects!! Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-57301701200541466662019-04-16T06:59:29.586-07:002019-04-16T06:59:29.586-07:00HOW creative! I am impressed. She is a beauty an...HOW creative! I am impressed. She is a beauty and I KNOW you both are so proud!<br />Blessings, My Friend!Loraluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428559311387283317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85729816237484043222019-04-16T05:06:58.910-07:002019-04-16T05:06:58.910-07:00Thanks so much, Ryan! God has gifted Virginia wit...Thanks so much, Ryan! God has gifted Virginia with so much creativity, we can't help but feel blessed.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-34051953609793938142019-04-16T04:57:49.072-07:002019-04-16T04:57:49.072-07:00I love the picture you paint with of how God re-pu...I love the picture you paint with of how God re-purposes us into His masterpiece. I think she takes a bit of her creativity from you as well.refectingthelighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04746145221662120997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-75962552902673092022019-04-16T04:38:51.311-07:002019-04-16T04:38:51.311-07:00I'm not surprised that this song "jumped ...I'm not surprised that this song "jumped the pond," so to speak, Victor. Very popular over here back in the day.<br />And thanks for praying God's blessing over Virginia. I'm certainly proud of the young lady she is becoming.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-28910031171326689912019-04-16T04:36:00.212-07:002019-04-16T04:36:00.212-07:00Getting old? I think we all are, Bill - lol! Hop...Getting old? I think we all are, Bill - lol! Hopefully, we are wiser, too.<br />Yes, I can't help but be proud of Virginia. Her creativity absolutely blows me away.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-9994720693391126582019-04-16T03:05:26.897-07:002019-04-16T03:05:26.897-07:00You have a very artistic grand-daughter. God bless...You have a very artistic grand-daughter. God bless her always.<br /><br />When I saw the title of your post I remembered the song by the Amen Corner, (here in the UK). I did not know it was also recorded in the US by The American Breed.<br /><br />God bless yuou all.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.com