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{It's A New Beginning Y'all}

  It's a tad late to wish a  Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily.  I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
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THANKFUL THURSDAY

Once again we have so much to be thankful for. With each reading of the book "One Thousand Gifts" I am finding myself so short on the simple things in life that I need to be thankful for. God is using this book to show me the MANY, MANY things I have to be so thankful for.

Though I am "ALWAYS" thankful for my family I must say that these four little grands give me all the more reason to be thankful for LIFE!  



I am thankful for being able to watch family gather together on Easter Sunday and the little ones and the grown ones hunt for eggs....oh do we take these little times for granite.

Thankful to watch the children play.


THANKFUL To see the face of my oldest granddaughter as she opens her birthday gift only to find that she has her very on sewing machine!


Thankful to be able to have a little Princess party for all these little girls and listen to their giggles and see the smiles on their faces.



Thankful that God gave has given me the opportunity to witness the birth of all 4 of my grandchildren. This one is my the 4th! Hope to have more one day!


Thankful for my one and only grandson that got to play basketball this season with this YMCA! So much fun watching him! And...he was one good little basketball player too! (not that I am be partial or anything)


Thankful for my lovely three daughters! (in which the one on the right is back to being blond) (YEAH)
Cannot imagine what I would do without them! During the teenage years I often wondered what I was going to do with them!!!Even with the cost of clothes, makeup, hair, proms, weddings and etc.....I am so THANKFUL God blessed me with daughters!


Thankful for my nephew that will graduating from High School this Friday night. So proud of him and the young man that he has become.


Thankful for a fatherinlove and motherinlove that is a perfect example of what TRUE LOVE is! Not just to one another but to their family as well. A couple that has nurtured parenting, grand-parenting and now-great-grand-parenting with love, truth, fun and joy! These two have been the perfect example of what FAMILY is. Some would call them THE IN-LAWS....I call them a BLESSING!


I have so much to be thankful for. What about you?

Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  1. Heather{Our Life In a Click}May 30, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    What a beautiful family and life you have. I'm sure they are all thankful for you too!! I"m in the midst of the teenage years with my two girls!! haha!

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  2. MaryannMay 30, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    I just love the picture of your inlaws, it is so sweet. I also am sooo thanksful for my family and the opportunity for being able to have my grandchildren close by....such a blessing

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  3. UnknownMay 31, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    That sure is a barrel full of blessing you've got there Cindy. I certainly can see why you're so grateful. And your family is so lucky to have their own personal photographer in you!

    Congratulations girlfriend random.org just picked you as the winner of The Voice New Testament I'm giving away.

    OOXX's...Tracy @ Cotton Pickin Cute

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  4. tubilinha tiacarminhaMay 31, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Muito e só a agradecer,também tenho três filhas,um casal de netos,um marido abençoado,e tudo que Deus me ofereceu até agora.Obrigada Senhor por te achar também,Cindy.Deus te abençoe e a toda sua família.

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  5. AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    This post has blessed me more than you know Miss Cindy! Selena Guest

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  6. Breathing In GraceMay 31, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    What a blessing to have witnessed the births of your GRANDbabies. That was the plan for me, too...but our daughter had to have C-sections with each of hers so I didn't get to go into surgery with her because she had to be put to sleep. She has rods in her back due to scoliosis and couldn't have an epidural. Love all your thankful for!!!

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  7. AdrienneMay 31, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    We are SO blessed! Learning to be grateful for the 'little' things as well as the 'big' things is a journey that never ends!
    ~Adrienne~

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  8. momof3girlsMay 31, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    You are so blessed, beyond measure!! I love reading about your three daughters- you offer such encouragement!! Thank you.

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  9. DonnaMay 31, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    You do have much to be thankful for! I hope to one day have grandchildren.
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  10. Visits With MaryMay 31, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Such a beautiful family. I enjoyed all the pictures!! I have 3 daughters too, they are wonderful.

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  11. AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Oh my! What a beautiful post Miss Cindy. Nita B

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  12. Bunny JeanJune 4, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Hi Cindy!

    What sweet grand kids! I see that they all have the 'blond gene'...

    I wonder if your next one will be another boy, to keep the first one company, as I am thinking that he could use some reinforcement, lol.

    xoxo Bunny Jean

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So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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