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{May Has Arrived}

  I sure hope that your May has kicked off to a good start. The heat is settling in quick around our parts.  We've kicked off May with watching our softball girls win the District. Next week we start another round of ball. It's so much fun to watch these girls and especially our girl, Mallory. She plays centerfield.  We were so proud of both teams that played against each other. They all, hand in hand gathered together as one of our girls prayed for the game and also for one of our young men that was in a horrific car accident and fighting. His name is Kaden if you can think to lift him up to our Lord.  I had the opportunity recently to speak to a group of women at a ladies luncheon event at a local church. Oh we had so much fun. I wished I had gotten pictures of the beautiful decorations. We had a TEA PARTY and we each kept the cup that we drank out of it.  Isn't she just lovely? Easter has come and gone but we sure have a great time with family. We gather each...
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Make Me Smile Monday

Well, I just like LOVE bragging on my grandbabies! Gotta brag on the oldest grandgirl a little bit today. 


 Let me start by sharing that my oldest daughter and her family spent the week in New Orleans with our church on a mission trip. We had the opportunity to hear amazing testimonies last night at church from our team that went. 

Nothing melted my heart any more than to hear that our 10 year old grandgirl Raygen participated with helping to lead Bible studies all through the week with the children, took a very active part in leading and led two little girls to come to know Christ as their Savior. 

The opportunity came when she was asked about her bracelet that she was wearing. The "Salvation" bracelet. 

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 She explained in detail what each bead meant and represented and then led them in prayer.

 WHEW....my heart is still melting!


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Hoping to share with you soon about another bracelet that the Lord used to help me be an encourager to another sister in Christ. Amazing how our Lord will use a piece of jewelry!!!!

Well friends, that is enough to keep me smiling all week! Hope it brought a sweet smile to you today.

Hugs and blessings, Cindy 

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  1. DiannaJuly 21, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Cindy, I know your heart swells each time you think of how the Lord has used (and will continue to use) this beautiful grandgirl of yours.

    Raygen is a beautiful girl...inside and outside.

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  2. Breathing In GraceJuly 21, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    Wow, wow, wow....no wonder your heart is so full!! Happy day to you, my friend!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 21, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    I can see your grin! How proud you must be.
    Connie Royals

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  4. Aims Pyrex PassionJuly 21, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Awww Cindy, what a lovely post. I love seeing such loving family posts. I feel your pride through your posts. How very lovey.
    Your grandgirl is absolutely adorable.

    Have The Best Day Ever!
    Sounds like you already are ;^)
    Aim

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  5. Celestina MarieJuly 21, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    Hi Cindy, What a darling grand daughter. Her pic is precious. It is just wonderful that she inspired and lead others to Christ by her own testimony,helping with activities and example. The bracelet and the meaning of the beads is beautiful. Yes, you have plenty to smile about.
    God has truly blessed her that she may bless others.
    Lovely post and blessings to you my friend.
    Hugs

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  6. Lady of the ManorJuly 21, 2014 at 11:00 PM

    This is such a great story!! Thanks for sharing! God gives us opportunities all the time to share our faith with others and many times, we let those opportunities slip by. I know you are so proud your granddaughter followed God's lead! What a wonderful blessing she was to those she worked with!

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  7. BethJuly 22, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    Amazing! It is wonderful that Raygen is allowing God to work through her!

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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