tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post826007882790531478..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Patience? Paws-itively!Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-91256350062171203302019-07-12T06:35:50.029-07:002019-07-12T06:35:50.029-07:00Thanks so much for your kind words here, Cheryl! ...Thanks so much for your kind words here, Cheryl! Yes, I hope that I'm as good an influence on my grands as I think I am. And I do love them up to the moon and back!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-89557786343728835062019-07-11T20:18:15.083-07:002019-07-11T20:18:15.083-07:00Oh, my goodness! They are SO cute! I can only im...Oh, my goodness! They are SO cute! I can only imagine how much fun you have when babysitting and joining in on all of their adventures! And, I am sure they absorb many lessons in patience by their Gammie who loves them so much. God bless all of you, sweet friend.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-9631601600148972372019-07-10T13:28:17.878-07:002019-07-10T13:28:17.878-07:00Nothing to be sorry about here, Debra - I love thi...Nothing to be sorry about here, Debra - I love this rabbit trail you shared here. And it's so true, that if we, as adults, are willing to enter into their world, not only can we rekindle our inner child, but we are also affirming their worth in our eyes. It's a win-win!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-67254971177809897752019-07-10T12:56:21.315-07:002019-07-10T12:56:21.315-07:00Playfully impatient is one thing :-)
Nothing fee...Playfully impatient is one thing :-) <br />Nothing feeds a child's imagination like a playful adult. My Abi had a Busha Baby named Busha, and carried it everywhere. And guess who had to be the voice of Busha? I'd interact with Busha, converse with her. It was a teaching moment. For instance, I'd let her pronounce 'ballet' with the 't' then say, "It's not pronounced that way. The 't' is silent. Say it this way..." Anyway, you were talking about patience... Sorry about the rabbit trail :-) <br />Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85727642718993396422019-07-10T12:11:18.454-07:002019-07-10T12:11:18.454-07:00Yes, Ryan, that's so true about being patient ...Yes, Ryan, that's so true about being patient in some areas of life and not so much so in others. But all of it takes practice, doesn't it?<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-17567381378489691072019-07-10T05:21:05.451-07:002019-07-10T05:21:05.451-07:00I think Patience is a trait that probably everyone...I think Patience is a trait that probably everyone can work on.<br />In some areas, I have got better, others... probably worse.<br />Great story, appreciate you sharing.<br />refectingthelighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04746145221662120997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-30619315881727015152019-07-09T15:44:21.258-07:002019-07-09T15:44:21.258-07:00Nells, you are definitely not alone here. I think...Nells, you are definitely not alone here. I think it's human nature vs. God nature. Unless we surrender our impatient moments to Him, we certainly won't get far down the patience path. Here's praying we can!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-39444058854752705552019-07-09T15:43:05.385-07:002019-07-09T15:43:05.385-07:00I'm glad you think, as I do, that the girls ar...I'm glad you think, as I do, that the girls are adorable, Mevely! :) And I wonder if, when Jesus said we must enter the kingdom as little children, did He have the impulsiveness and impatience in mind? Hmm - something to ponder.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-45988874869864306702019-07-09T15:41:21.389-07:002019-07-09T15:41:21.389-07:00I bet they would, Linda! And Paul's letters a...I bet they would, Linda! And Paul's letters are always enlightening and inspiring for me, too. <br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-26493541853355994712019-07-09T15:40:01.993-07:002019-07-09T15:40:01.993-07:00Oh, Beckie, how I hear you on this one! I recall ...Oh, Beckie, how I hear you on this one! I recall sitting on pins and needles waiting for my publisher to put the final touches on my books - it seemed a life time. But patience, when we practice it, does keep us so much less anxious about things in general, and encourages us to trust in God's timing. Glad you enjoyed the photos of my grand young'uns!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-8007183619912037472019-07-09T15:39:05.999-07:002019-07-09T15:39:05.999-07:00Cute story, cute girls and wonderful point. I hav...Cute story, cute girls and wonderful point. I have a problem with patience. I truly have to constantly work on it. Nells Wasilewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344186015959927238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-18259076583445096302019-07-09T15:37:38.699-07:002019-07-09T15:37:38.699-07:00Yes, Savannah, with her blonde hair, does look a l...Yes, Savannah, with her blonde hair, does look a lot like Virginia, Bill. Alexandra? Well, we're still trying to figure out our one brunette - lol! And yes, as adults, impulsiveness is never a good thing. May God help us to learn patience and restraint as we grow older, and hopefully, wiser.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-41768349890012618632019-07-09T15:35:19.147-07:002019-07-09T15:35:19.147-07:00Thank you, Kim, for your kind words about the girl...Thank you, Kim, for your kind words about the girls here. They are so precious to me, too! And yes, patience is definitely a virtue to cultivate, and with God's help, we can. Wish I'd always remember to turn to Him first when I feel impatience creeping up on me.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-37894644426797026072019-07-09T15:31:08.864-07:002019-07-09T15:31:08.864-07:00I think it's something we all struggle with, T...I think it's something we all struggle with, Terri. It's only with God's help that we can practice patience with any hope of success. Thanks for your sweet words about the girls! :)<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-10740882386670188252019-07-09T14:45:13.182-07:002019-07-09T14:45:13.182-07:00Impulsive and impatient, yes. Hallmarks of innoce...Impulsive and impatient, yes. Hallmarks of innocence I've forgotten to miss. Savannah and Alexandra are just adorable!Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-49871272685854922172019-07-09T14:27:03.364-07:002019-07-09T14:27:03.364-07:00I do love Paul's letters.
And I have a grandd...I do love Paul's letters.<br /><br />And I have a granddaughter or two who'd just love to check out your girls' collection of toys!<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170871743323855687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-51379213185818429602019-07-09T13:58:07.764-07:002019-07-09T13:58:07.764-07:00Martha, This post was a timely one for me. I'v...Martha, This post was a timely one for me. I've felt a bit like those adorable grandchildren of yours lately as we get ready for publication of my third book in just two weeks. My publisher has even said, "patience child," as I wait for the cover designer to finish up. <br />Indeed, patience is a virtue of the Holy Spirit that most of us need more of.<br /> I love your gentle illustration with precious photos.Beckie Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577965060772418026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13484401365702278322019-07-09T13:33:18.629-07:002019-07-09T13:33:18.629-07:00Being 66 and the grandfather of a sports nut I am ...Being 66 and the grandfather of a sports nut I am only familiar with Paw Patrol because of kids in the church, especially one to whom I am "Papaw Bill." But I still couldn't tell you a name of one of them. You are right about one thing though: impulsiveness must not be part of an adult's life. Our character must change as we grow older. Good story today Martha. And SJ (Is she the one in the blue?) sure looks like VR. Bill (cycleguy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09082407231475058958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-1570699931221277962019-07-09T13:24:34.533-07:002019-07-09T13:24:34.533-07:00Martha, what a precious post and meaningful, too. ...Martha, what a precious post and meaningful, too. Your word picture about patience is great. We expect young children to not be all that patient, but as you clearly stated, it is a virtue to be cultivated. <br /><br />Your granddaughters are simply precious!<br /><br />Love and blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-2389024225830279622019-07-09T11:55:15.684-07:002019-07-09T11:55:15.684-07:00I am not familiar with any of the kid things these...I am not familiar with any of the kid things these days. Our 'kids' are in their 20s now. Cute toys and adorable girls!! Patience is a virtue and it is something I struggle with every day. Sigh.Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-59525308401533573092019-07-09T09:29:44.326-07:002019-07-09T09:29:44.326-07:00No grandsons, Loralu, but I'm over the moon wi...No grandsons, Loralu, but I'm over the moon with my three girls. Sorry I put that theme song in your head - lol! That happens to me a lot, too. Ah, the power of suggestion!<br />Glad you liked 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-91283825887972138862019-07-09T08:19:51.766-07:002019-07-09T08:19:51.766-07:00NOW, I will be singing the song all day! I am WEL...NOW, I will be singing the song all day! I am WELL acquainted with Paw Patrol! Love how you circled back around to patience! Beautiful Grands! Do you have any grandsons?<br />Blessings, My Friend!Loraluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428559311387283317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-68863725502687766472019-07-09T07:40:26.054-07:002019-07-09T07:40:26.054-07:00I believe St. Peter was quoting the Psalms (don...I believe St. Peter was quoting the Psalms (don't ask me which one) when he said this, Victor. And I can certainly identify with being impatient when it comes to something I think I need or want. Learning to trust in God's timing always is a great way to cultivate the patience we need.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-8984307571812029122019-07-09T05:16:03.162-07:002019-07-09T05:16:03.162-07:00Patience is indeed a difficult virtue to understan...Patience is indeed a difficult virtue to understand and practice. When we ask God for something, and we wait ... and wait ... and nothing happens. Maybe what we ask is not good for us ... right now ... or maybe He is teaching us patience. But how long must we wait? I remember that St Peter said that to God one day is like a thousand years (2 Peter 3:8) but if I wait that long I'd be dead by then!<br /><br />Patience is indeed difficult. Dear Lord, please give me patience but hurry up about it.<br /><br />God bless you and your family, Martha.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.com