Comments for Christian Mother Goose® Blog http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com Wisdom, Wit and Wonder from Marjorie Ainsborough Decker Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:32:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Come and Dine with Miss Muffet by Timothy http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454&cpage=1#comment-6058 Timothy Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:32:22 +0000 http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454#comment-6058 Hello Mrs. Decker, I just listened to you reading Come and Dine. Your voice is a great addition to your blog. You have a wonderful English accent. Certainly enhances the story and adds a nice touch. Timothy. Hello Mrs. Decker, I just listened to you reading Come and Dine. Your voice is a great addition to your blog. You have a wonderful English accent. Certainly enhances the story and adds a nice touch. Timothy.

]]> Comment on Come and Dine with Miss Muffet by Carolyn http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454&cpage=1#comment-6012 Carolyn Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:20:17 +0000 http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454#comment-6012 Oh Wow! I can't help but chime in again! Keith has been up to some good work (I was wanting to hear that special whistle)! How wonderful to hear your voice again, Marjorie! I _do_ believe these audio blogs will some day be features for the Smithsonian! Cheers! Oh Wow! I can’t help but chime in again! Keith has been up to some good work (I was wanting to hear that special whistle)! How wonderful to hear your voice again, Marjorie! I _do_ believe these audio blogs will some day be features for the Smithsonian! Cheers!

]]> Comment on Come and Dine with Miss Muffet by Carolyn http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454&cpage=1#comment-5822 Carolyn Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:35:00 +0000 http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454#comment-5822 Our dear CMG! I wanted to get back as this is really a very special blog for me. As soon as you asked your opening ?, I thought, the kitchen & dining tables! These are the places the LORD uses to draw us into all the conversations, sensitivities, comforts, and memories you described! Mel Gibson's portrayal in 'The Passion of Christ' of our Lord fashioning a dining table for some "rich man" was a great touch of realization that the Lord knows how to create opportunities for friend and family communion in all cultures and times - and His delight in doing so! And, ALL types of surprises are apt to occur there! What a hilarious little story about Leslie & isn't it telling that he chose Dale's plate to pilfer?! I think he must have so trusted Dale's love and character that he felt most comfortable in choosing his plate to glom! I can just imagine the charge scene! :D My own father years ago gave me a print of Eric Enstrom's photo of Charles Wilden, so naturally asking grace at table. Enstrom is quoted as saying "This man doesn't have much of earthly goods, but he has more than most people because he has a thankful heart." And, answers.com says of the “chance“ meeting of the photographer and subject, "One morning back in 1918 an ordinary man was doing his very ordinary job, selling things door-to-door, when he met another ordinary man doing his ordinary job, and the results were extraordinary. " I think these were the types of rich men for whom the Lord inspired someone to build dining tables, whether used to gather families and friends, or to simply commune alone with the Lord at sup … and the type of every day occurrences that he can use in all of us to accomplish His works of love. Let’s be encouraged to carry on, whistling as we go! :) Our dear CMG! I wanted to get back as this is really a very special blog for me. As soon as you asked your opening ?, I thought, the kitchen & dining tables! These are the places the LORD uses to draw us into all the conversations, sensitivities, comforts, and memories you described!
Mel Gibson’s portrayal in ‘The Passion of Christ’ of our Lord fashioning a dining table for some “rich man” was a great touch of realization that the Lord knows how to create opportunities for friend and family communion in all cultures and times – and His delight in doing so! And, ALL types of surprises are apt to occur there! What a hilarious little story about Leslie & isn’t it telling that he chose Dale’s plate to pilfer?! I think he must have so trusted Dale’s love and character that he felt most comfortable in choosing his plate to glom! I can just imagine the charge scene! :D
My own father years ago gave me a print of Eric Enstrom’s photo of Charles Wilden, so naturally asking grace at table. Enstrom is quoted as saying “This man doesn’t have much of earthly goods, but he has more than most people because he has a thankful heart.” And, answers.com says of the “chance“ meeting of the photographer and subject, “One morning back in 1918 an ordinary man was doing his very ordinary job, selling things door-to-door, when he met another ordinary man doing his ordinary job, and the results were extraordinary. ” I think these were the types of rich men for whom the Lord inspired someone to build dining tables, whether used to gather families and friends, or to simply commune alone with the Lord at sup … and the type of every day occurrences that he can use in all of us to accomplish His works of love. Let’s be encouraged to carry on, whistling as we go! :)

]]> Comment on Come and Dine with Miss Muffet by Nancy Donovan http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454&cpage=1#comment-5779 Nancy Donovan Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:03:39 +0000 http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454#comment-5779 Thank you so much for the personal autograghed book for my cousin's baby-to-be.(Artrip) You are a remarkable lady and servant of God. Your son Kevin is a very kind fellow also. (A special thank you for the audio CD.)The books arrived in mint condition. I will keep one for myself in hopes for a grandchild someday. May God continue to BLESS YOU as you have blessed us with your books. PS I am loving your blog. Your thoughts need to be put in a book as well. Thank you so much for the personal autograghed book for my cousin’s baby-to-be.(Artrip) You are a remarkable lady and servant of God. Your son Kevin is a very kind fellow also. (A special thank you for the audio CD.)The books arrived in mint condition. I will keep one for myself in hopes for a grandchild someday. May God continue to BLESS YOU as you have blessed us with your books.
PS I am loving your blog. Your thoughts need to be put in a book as well.

]]> Comment on Come and Dine with Miss Muffet by DeLaine Briscoe http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454&cpage=1#comment-5667 DeLaine Briscoe Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:47:37 +0000 http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454#comment-5667 You must be one extrodanary Christian woman and I know someday we shall meet on those streets of gold and I can thank you in person for sharing your gift of Christian Mother Goose with so many. I was so surprised when my daughter opened up the box for my three month old grandson and we found that you had autographed the book, even enclosed a free Audio Book of Nursery Rhymes. Thank you so much. And may God bless you as only He can. You must be one extrodanary Christian woman and I know someday we shall meet on those streets of gold and I can thank you in person for sharing your gift of Christian Mother Goose with so many.
I was so surprised when my daughter opened up the box for my three month old grandson and we found that you had autographed the book, even enclosed a free Audio Book of Nursery Rhymes. Thank you so much. And may God bless you as only He can.

]]> Comment on Come and Dine with Miss Muffet by Rhonda Mott http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454&cpage=1#comment-5466 Rhonda Mott Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:14:00 +0000 http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454#comment-5466 i love that song we used to sing it a lot at my grandmothers church it was just a small community church she was the preacher there ( i use the word preacher cause that is what she was ) :) hope you and Kevin are doing well blessings to you i love that song we used to sing it a lot at my grandmothers church it was just a small community church she was the preacher there ( i use the word preacher cause that is what she was ) :) hope you and Kevin are doing well blessings to you

]]> Comment on Come and Dine with Miss Muffet by M. J. Justus http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454&cpage=1#comment-5465 M. J. Justus Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:06:54 +0000 http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454#comment-5465 Greetings, Marjorie! Thank you so much for the web site and all that you do! I called and had a wonderful visit with your son. I go back with Christian Mother Goose decades (I am the one with the daughter nicknamed Goosey). My children had readings from Christian Mother Goose just about every evening when they were very young (we ended the day often with "I see the moon and the moon sees me, God bless the moon and God bless me). I am so glad to find a copy of the book to present to a pastor friend from South Africa whose grandson is one year today! The legacy goes on, and all over the world. Isn't the Lord wonderful? I know you are, too. M. J. Justus Greetings, Marjorie!
Thank you so much for the web site and all that you do! I called and had a wonderful visit with your son. I go back with Christian Mother Goose decades (I am the one with the daughter nicknamed Goosey). My children had readings from Christian Mother Goose just about every evening when they were very young (we ended the day often with “I see the moon and the moon sees me, God bless the moon and God bless me).

I am so glad to find a copy of the book to present to a pastor friend from South Africa whose grandson is one year today! The legacy goes on, and all over the world. Isn’t the Lord wonderful? I know you are, too.

M. J. Justus

]]> Comment on Come and Dine with Miss Muffet by Bess http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454&cpage=1#comment-5384 Bess Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:16:50 +0000 http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454#comment-5384 Hi Marjorie, I just finished reading your latest Blog. Each time I think (this is my Favorite) Wow this one is wonderful. Thank you for all your inspiratrion and beautiful sharing. I always keep your blogs in my favorites on the computer. I go to them often. I hope someday we can meet in person. I feel I know you so well by all your wonderful blogs. thank you. warmly, Bess Hi Marjorie,
I just finished reading your latest Blog. Each time I think (this is my Favorite) Wow this one is wonderful. Thank you for all your inspiratrion and beautiful sharing. I always keep your blogs in my favorites on the computer. I go to them often.
I hope someday we can meet in person. I feel I know you so well by all your wonderful blogs.
thank you.
warmly,
Bess

]]> Comment on Come and Dine with Miss Muffet by Carolyn http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454&cpage=1#comment-5338 Carolyn Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:43:12 +0000 http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3454#comment-5338 Dear Marjorie, I hope that today will be one of a very special sort for you, filled with fun, love, laughter, rich memories, and the making of new ones deep in your heart's joy! Have a special cup of tea and a torte to spruce it up! Look for something in your email later this evening to say thanks for how special you are! In the meantime, I hope you have a WONDERFUL day! You are precious in the eyes and heart of the LORD, and in ours as well. And ... I can't wait to get back to this week's very very special blog. I'm off to work for now! Blessings, Carolyn Dear Marjorie,

I hope that today will be one of a very special sort for you, filled with fun, love, laughter, rich memories, and the making of new ones deep in your heart’s joy! Have a special cup of tea and a torte to spruce it up! Look for something in your email later this evening to say thanks for how special you are! In the meantime, I hope you have a WONDERFUL day! You are precious in the eyes and heart of the LORD, and in ours as well. And … I can’t wait to get back to this week’s very very special blog. I’m off to work for now!

Blessings,
Carolyn

]]> Comment on Bobby Shaftoe’s Gone to Sea by Carolyn http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3444&cpage=1#comment-5196 Carolyn Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:03:12 +0000 http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/?p=3444#comment-5196 Hi Marjorie, what a great idea gmack has for a little blog book! One of my ancestors, Samuel Stennett (1727–1795), was an English Baptist minister and hymn writer (along with his father and grandfather). He was older but his life overlapped Carey's. It would be very surprising if they did not know of one another because of their theological leanings. I've been fascinated and inspired to read of Samuel and even found one of his hymns persisting in an early 20th C. version of the Anglican hymnal while visiting St Michael le Belfrey, York (one of my favorite cities of the world!) I can't help but think that Samuel, his father, and grandfather bent their knees to pray for the children of their up coming generations. What a thought that we might also have such an effect in prayer across the world and generations! Whether or not we travel far, the Lord can use each of us tremendously for His gospel through prayer, just as He works through you in your blog every week! Hi Marjorie, what a great idea gmack has for a little blog book!

One of my ancestors, Samuel Stennett (1727–1795), was an English Baptist minister and hymn writer (along with his father and grandfather). He was older but his life overlapped Carey’s. It would be very surprising if they did not know of one another because of their theological leanings. I’ve been fascinated and inspired to read of Samuel and even found one of his hymns persisting in an early 20th C. version of the Anglican hymnal while visiting St Michael le Belfrey, York (one of my favorite cities of the world!)

I can’t help but think that Samuel, his father, and grandfather bent their knees to pray for the children of their up coming generations. What a thought that we might also have such an effect in prayer across the world and generations! Whether or not we travel far, the Lord can use each of us tremendously for His gospel through prayer, just as He works through you in your blog every week!

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