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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-Being Thankful-Rejoicing in the Lord

Since we are in the "Thanksgiving" month I thought I would just simply post one thing today that gives me joy and that I am thankful for. I love thrift store shopping, yard sales and junking as my husband calls it and though I don't go as often as I used too I did recently stop at a good old thrift store on my way to hunt with my husband. Wanted to share my goodies with you today. 

I found these three little cuties for under $2. Won't they be really cute with some gold Christmas balls in them?




 Oh yeah...I brought these babies home with me for $4.50. Love them!!!!!!!


 I spied this and I just had to have it! My husband said, What are you going to do with it? Of course I told him I had a billion ideas, right? $3 brought this home to reside at the Conner's. 


 I can't hardly pass up a basket! I use them for everything. Especially when they are cute like this and only 50 cents.


Yes these small things in life give me joy there is no doubt. But...I am thankful for the small things in life that do bring me joy. Just being grateful that I can ENJOY the small things in life..........
 
Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice! Philippians 4:4

Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  1. Visits With MaryNovember 5, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Great treasures Cindy. I really like the glassware. Mr D and I call it junkin' too, great fun!

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  2. Heather{Our Life In a Click}November 5, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    You always find great treasures for great deals!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 6, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    You always say, it's the small things in life that bring us the greatest joy! You are so right! Connie Royals

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  4. AnonymousNovember 6, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Love all of your finds, Cindy! You did good, girlfriend! :) Oh, I know how the Lord loves to delight in us! Thank you for your visit and your kind words about my little mother going home to Jesus. I think of that song "I Can Only Imagine" and the hair stands up on the back of my neck!
    I treasure you more than you know.
    You are the sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  5. Tablescapes By DianeNovember 6, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Hi lovely lady.
    Looks like you have a lot of Treasures sweet. I would like to thank you so much for your sweet comments on my fall Tablescape, hoping you and your family have a wonderful weekend.
    xxoo
    Diane

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  6. BethNovember 6, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Love your pretty drinking glasses, Cindy. Your Christmas trees would be great filled with candy too. And I'm sure the grands would love that! I adore the photo of your grandchildren on the beach!

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  7. farmhouse-storyNovember 6, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    love the glassware, esp, cindy:) i love junking, and treasure each find:) have a great night!

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  8. Elizabeth EdwardsNovember 6, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    thx 4 the Anniversary wishes.

    ...i wish i had good luck at thift stores & i would go more often. i usually give very easily. i am very surprised (hope it ok to say a bit envious of others finds, u know the why not me's) guess we all have that some times. i will enjoy ur luck. lovely picks!! ( ;

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  9. MaryannNovember 7, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    I love thrifting and yard sales. You found some wonderful treasures. Love the glassware!

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  10. AdrienneNovember 12, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    You and I would have so much fun together! Until we found something we both wanted!:) I love your finds. That brown metal piece is the inspiration for something I've been thinking of doing. Now I'm going to do it! I have a similar piece on my hearth for firewood. It doesn't go with our décor so well anymore and I keep thinking of painting it brown. Now I know I'm going to head for the store and get the paint and do it!
    ~Adrienne~

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

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