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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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WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD-LOVE

"But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Ruth 1:16 (NIV)

 I have watched the Titanic movie several times as I am sure you have too. I have also read several stories on the Titanic with interesting facts. I read an interesting story about a lady that was on the Titanic named Ida Strauss. She and her husband had been married for many years. Story has it that as the ship was sinking Ida's husband of many years led her to safety upon one of the life boats. As she gazed up at her husband of many years she knew she could not leave him. She got off of the life boat and allowed her maid to have her spot. Ida then stepped out of the life boat and took her husband's hand and very gently said, "We've been together for many years and where you go I will go". Together, they went down in the Titanic.That is what I call "true love". 

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May this be a sweet and tender reminder to us that life is short. May we stop for just a moment and truly reflect on the love that we have for our spouse. Sometimes we tend to allow the dealings of everyday life to overwhelm us, smother us, and pull us from the very one that loves us so much. The one that is there for us day in and day out regardless! 

Make time TODAY to tell him you love him! 

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy




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  1. AnonymousMarch 13, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Awe! Love this post.
    Connie Royals

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  2. xinexMarch 13, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Very inspiring!...Christine

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  3. Breathing In GraceMarch 13, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    What a precious story. I don't let my hubby know nearly enough how much he means to me! Thanks for the reminder!

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  4. Visits With MaryMarch 13, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Thanks Cindy for another beautiful message. Mr D took a 4day trip last week and I stayed home. After 50 years of marriage it was still a very special feeling when he returned.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 13, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Hi Dear Cindy! This is a great post and I do love the story of Ruth. You're so right that life it fleeting and we never know when we'll be called home. The main thing is that we're ready to meet Jesus.
    Thank you for your prayers.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  6. Beverly @ My Sew Sweet StudioMarch 16, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    What a beautiful story, Cindy and a good reminder. I'm going to tell my man right now how much I love and treasure him. I love the book of Ruth too. Beautiful picture of the Titanic...need to watch it again and again.

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  7. Decor To AdoreMarch 17, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    I just love that true love story!

    I do hope you have entered the springtime giveaway I am currently hosting.

    May you and yours enjoy a lovely St. Patrick's Day!

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

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