"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8
I can't recall when or how I was introduced to the author I am interviewing today, but through our mutual blogging journeys, she and I have become friends. We have prayed for one another and supported one another along the way, and it is with a thankful heart that I share her Inner Views with you!
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Martha Jane Orlando
Cheryl: Please tell us about your childhood. What was life like for you growing up?
Martha: When I reflect upon my childhood, the one word that comes to mind is idyllic. My dad and mom had a strong bond that was palpable and made my brother and I feel safe, even in the harrowing times of bomb drills, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy. My brother, Bill, and I often played imaginary games with our collection of “Little Animals,” stuffed Steiff gifts given by parents and grandparents. We would create our own fantastical world with these iconic characters, one of whom, of course, was a squirrel. But the leader of this family of animals was Hootie, the wise old owl. He always had the answers when the others had questions. I truly believe to this day that our innocent role-playing led to the eventual creation of all the Old Ones in The Glade.
Cheryl: How has your walk with Jesus evolved over the years? What does He mean to you today?
