tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post8720759565298122022..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Beyond, Beyond!Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-61392883863862093452020-01-31T05:00:57.342-08:002020-01-31T05:00:57.342-08:00Thanks so much, Jean!
Love and blessings!Thanks so much, Jean!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43351989721191097492020-01-30T17:30:09.557-08:002020-01-30T17:30:09.557-08:00absolutely beautiful!! absolutely beautiful!! Jean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-80448167836267506812020-01-30T17:15:20.178-08:002020-01-30T17:15:20.178-08:00Seeing them, just abiding in their presence, is mo...Seeing them, just abiding in their presence, is more than enough, Kim. Many years ago, when Danny was much younger, he traversed many trails with heavy pack, bracing winter's cold. He has fond, and not so fond, memories of those times, and we both know we're well past the age of doing such strenuous adventures. Just the experience of being in the presence of mountains is more than enough! So glad you liked the poem, my friend!<br />Love and blessings! Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-18421357693803007922020-01-30T13:38:57.746-08:002020-01-30T13:38:57.746-08:00Martha, This is a sweet poem full of hope and prom...Martha, This is a sweet poem full of hope and promise. <br /><br />I've never seen the mountains in person; perhaps some day I will see the mountains. (I have no desire to actually be in the mountains or hike--seeing them would be enough!)<br /><br />Love and blessings!<br />Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-56559780722589296212020-01-29T17:36:45.123-08:002020-01-29T17:36:45.123-08:00Grandchildren do have a prophetic way of helping u...Grandchildren do have a prophetic way of helping us see beyond ourselves and lifting our eyes to God's promises. Virginia has blessed all of us in so many ways by her simple, pure observations, and she always reminds me not to let the ordinary pass by without seeing the miracle in it all. Glad you liked the poem!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-32573716952266471812020-01-29T17:34:31.347-08:002020-01-29T17:34:31.347-08:00Oh, Trudy, how your beautiful words and thoughts h...Oh, Trudy, how your beautiful words and thoughts have blessed me today! I might have lifted your spirits, but you have, indeed, lifted mine at a time when I truly need the encouragement, something I will probably be elucidating in upcoming blogs. Thank you for being such a loyal and loving blogging friend!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-91883242970467448092020-01-29T16:44:56.047-08:002020-01-29T16:44:56.047-08:00Beautiful poem, Martha! Fetching grandchildren can...Beautiful poem, Martha! Fetching grandchildren can give us time to think such deep thoughts. Our hearts are light and easily lifted to God.Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-5363621686540904412020-01-29T12:03:34.295-08:002020-01-29T12:03:34.295-08:00This is so hope-filled, Martha. Both the photo and...This is so hope-filled, Martha. Both the photo and your poem. And I love the awe and wonder with which Virginia faces life. And I know you have such a nurturing part in that.<br /><br />These lines especially move me to tears:<br />"Lift your eyes<br />Unto the hills<br />Beyond, beyond<br />Salvation's come"<br />Thank you for adding a lift to my spirits today. :)<br />Love and blessings to you!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179372917600231306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-57923452059253865292020-01-29T10:24:15.984-08:002020-01-29T10:24:15.984-08:00Thank you, Nells, for your kind and thoughtful wor...Thank you, Nells, for your kind and thoughtful words here.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-18052001086675354532020-01-29T10:23:42.541-08:002020-01-29T10:23:42.541-08:00They always, always have that same effect on me, t...They always, always have that same effect on me, too, Cheryl. Glad you liked the poem!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-53581969984725796172020-01-29T10:23:42.058-08:002020-01-29T10:23:42.058-08:00Beautiful poem, Martha. The imagery is lovely. B...Beautiful poem, Martha. The imagery is lovely. Bless you and your writing. Nells Wasilewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344186015959927238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-68940241374814878962020-01-29T09:44:52.149-08:002020-01-29T09:44:52.149-08:00What a sweet poem, Martha! I love the mountains a...What a sweet poem, Martha! I love the mountains and could never, ever get enough of them. They draw my thoughts to the Heavens and make me feel so close to the Lord. Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-540611305553621102020-01-28T17:33:34.274-08:002020-01-28T17:33:34.274-08:00Wow, Diane, you have seen some mountain ranges I c...Wow, Diane, you have seen some mountain ranges I can only dream about at this point in my life. The mountains we visit are at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains, and we often have views of them from the cabins we rent. I love to "go to the hills when my heart is lonely." God always reassures me that He is present and working in my life, no matter how I feel.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-63369583740721240172020-01-28T16:59:28.757-08:002020-01-28T16:59:28.757-08:00I love the mountains, too, Martha. I have been to ...I love the mountains, too, Martha. I have been to the Swiss Alps and the Canadian Rockies and loved both trips. I have been in the Blue Ridge Mountains and in the Great Smokey Mountains and have never regretted those trips. I would love to go again, but doubt that will happen now. At least I have photos and memories of God's majestic beauty while I have the here and now beauty right where I live even though there are no mountains.DIANE STEPHENSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04787298013225669904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-38832305069868977572020-01-28T16:58:40.265-08:002020-01-28T16:58:40.265-08:00Oh, Floyd, that is my prayer, that I've been G...Oh, Floyd, that is my prayer, that I've been God's instrument to mold and guide Virginia to grow in love for and trust in Him. And you are so right - there is no better investment! Eternal life is at stake.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-31648339031986311642020-01-28T16:56:21.049-08:002020-01-28T16:56:21.049-08:00I'm so glad you loved the poem, Beckie, but ye...I'm so glad you loved the poem, Beckie, but yes, the relationship that inspired it is beyond description. Virginia has been such a blessing to us all, and I can't begin to express the love I have for her and my other grands.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-77248179200837803642020-01-28T16:54:05.582-08:002020-01-28T16:54:05.582-08:00Oh, Terri, your kind words mean so much to me! I ...Oh, Terri, your kind words mean so much to me! I do think Virginia will always remember this one-of-a-kind trip, and I hope she will cherish it always.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-35860298842905459282020-01-28T16:12:51.973-08:002020-01-28T16:12:51.973-08:00How wonderful! She's going to have this all he...How wonderful! She's going to have this all her days... She'll remember how God used her sweet Gammie to help mold and shape her into the person He's designed her to be. <br /><br />There is no better investment. Floydhttp://theregoi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-30237777676088787062020-01-28T14:24:29.857-08:002020-01-28T14:24:29.857-08:00I love this poem, Martha. But even more, I love th...I love this poem, Martha. But even more, I love the story and precious relationship that inspired it. <br />You have such a gift! Beckie Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577965060772418026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-65300131874500467832020-01-28T13:43:02.720-08:002020-01-28T13:43:02.720-08:00What a treasure for your sweet granddaughter to ha...What a treasure for your sweet granddaughter to have, not only the wonderful memories of the trip, but of this beautiful poem. Worthy of being framed and hung in her room!Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-53419675480807061182020-01-28T13:20:14.692-08:002020-01-28T13:20:14.692-08:00Oh, yes, Pamela, nothing like seeing things throug...Oh, yes, Pamela, nothing like seeing things through the eyes of a child! Virginia's presence made that summer mountain trip so very special for us. I'll tell Danny that you loved the photo!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43023300138251544292020-01-28T11:47:57.780-08:002020-01-28T11:47:57.780-08:00You do have such a way with words!! Love this...an...You do have such a way with words!! Love this...and the photo is so majestic and beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us. I want to be like Virginia, filled with the wonder of it all again!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-36094786867872047342020-01-28T10:34:56.011-08:002020-01-28T10:34:56.011-08:00I love this photo, too, Linda, and it is a soothin...I love this photo, too, Linda, and it is a soothing vista to behold. Glad I chose to share it!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-8079700582384123322020-01-28T10:33:52.590-08:002020-01-28T10:33:52.590-08:00Oh, my, "Sound of Music" is one of my al...Oh, my, "Sound of Music" is one of my all-time favorite movies, Myra! And you are so right, though, about being close to family - it's all important, no matter where we end up living.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-15231454467234722312020-01-28T09:31:20.799-08:002020-01-28T09:31:20.799-08:00that photo calms my heart and reminds me again of ...that photo calms my heart and reminds me again of how God's creation has the power to heal, recalibrate, and offer hope. i'm so glad you shared this shot with us today, friend ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170871743323855687noreply@blogger.com