Well, it's not HOT in my neck of the woods in temperature (not today anyway) but it's sure been a HOT minute since I last posted. For that I am so sorry but it seems my life has been consumed with doctor appointments, tests, and MORE tests, biopsies, surgery and so much more. One day at a time sweet Jesus is all that any of us can ask for. Wanted to pop in on this beautiful Sunday afternoon to share a little about what I've been up too. Marty and I enjoyed a weekend at the beach before I had breast cancer surgery and took advantage of the time I had in between so many doctor appointments and testing. It was sure a good little getaway. We celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary in September. WOW! Just babies! LOL! We were high school sweethearts. Started dating at age 16. Married at age 18 and started a family at age 20. We celebrated Marty's birthday in October. He says that he's feeling his age these days. LOL! He still works 4 days a week and has a long commu...
It is funny at how we start thinking about getting older as we become OLDER isn't it? Seems when we are in our teens we can't wait to be in our 20's. By the time we enter into our 30's we somewhat slow down with the excitement of reaching 40. Then we began counting EVERY year instead of every 10 years of life. I can remember being a teenager and thinking those in their 30's was knocking on death's door because of their age. WOW! The truth is whether we spend 1 minute entertaining the thought, 1 hour, 1 day, 1
month, 1 year or 10 years, we are still going to grow older if we live.
Time will pass, the sun will continue to set and rise and flowers will bloom and wilt. Life will still go on until God's call of life to end comes.
Psalm 139:13-16 says;
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my
mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not
hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in
the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your
book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them.
We're here for the privilege of celebrating who we are in God, and being thankful for having made it through another year!
Another year older to celebrate family....
Another year to celebrate life is simply His Amazing Grace.....
No matter what day it is we're supposed to concentrate on HIM always and remember HE is the reason for our being and doing.
So thankful to celebrate another year of life today.
I like what Mark Twain said:
And I just can't help myself today....I love this....and It is my birthday ya know so I can have a good laugh............
This is the day the Lord has made...let's be glad and rejoice in it. Psalm 118:24
Time will pass, the sun will continue to set and rise and flowers will bloom and wilt. Life will still go on until God's call of life to end comes.
Psalm 139:13-16 says;
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my
mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not
hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in
the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your
book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them. We're here for the privilege of celebrating who we are in God, and being thankful for having made it through another year!
Another year older to celebrate family....
Another year to celebrate life is simply His Amazing Grace.....
No matter what day it is we're supposed to concentrate on HIM always and remember HE is the reason for our being and doing.
So thankful to celebrate another year of life today.
I like what Mark Twain said:
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This is the day the Lord has made...let's be glad and rejoice in it. Psalm 118:24
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
WOW, I am the first one to wish you Happy Birthday! Hope your day is good Cindy.
ReplyDeleteConnie Royals
Thank you Connie!
DeleteHappy Birthday Cindy! I love that family tree of yours. Thank you for giving me a laugh this morning with the funnies!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather!
DeleteHappy Birthday, Cindy! Old? Who you callin' old? :) Be blessed sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteShelia :)
LOL Sheila we ain't old...we just getting better and better. Just like a glass of wine...the better the older you get! Ha!
DeleteOh, happy, happy birthday, my friend. I love the family tree. I might have to "steal" that idea. I would have commented sooner, but we were without power from 9:15 Monday night till around 10 last night....we just got home from spending the night at Jess's and it's 46 degrees in the house....brrrrr!!! Again, Happy birthday and HOPE your day is full of blessings.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb. Our power went out for a while last night too. That is crazy! Glad you stayed at Jess's. I heard yesterday that it was snowing in Gatlinburg!!!! WOW! Have a great birthday!
DeleteHappy Birthday Cindy, I hope you have a wonderfully birthday. I think a lot about getting older and how life changes as I have aged, but of this I can be sure, each day that I am given are for his plans and purposes, thankful for each day he has given me. Be blessed and again Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteThank you Maryann.
DeleteHi Cindy, Wishing you a big Happy Birthday my friend. Mine is the 28th so I am next to get a year older. It happens right!! Love this post and the quotes you share. Your family tree is a treasure and I love your amazing grace frame. You are a beautiful family!!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed this day to the fullest. Wishing you many blessings in the year ahead.
Hugs, CM
Thank you! Well February is a good month isn't it?
DeleteI am so happy to wish you a Happy Birthday. Love your multitasking skills!!
ReplyDeletePsalm 139 is my favorite Psalm and was reading it yesterday morning.
Thanks for your sweet visit and enjoy your birthday.
Not everyone can multitask you know? LOL! Thanks Bonnie.
DeleteLove it Cindy! I am happy to live each and every day. Like I've heard, getting old is better than the alternative. lol!
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Jann
Amen Jann!
DeleteAnother year to celebrate - you've made me smile at the thought . . .
ReplyDeleteAwe...thanks so much!
DeleteHappy birthday to you, Cindy! And I absolutely love this inspirational and humorous post. Thank you so much for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yep, I am getting good at multitasking! LOL!
DeleteCindy, this is a great post, I loved it. Next week I will be entering my seventies! I will officially graduate from senior citizen to an elderly person. lol God has blessed me with a wonderful life, I intend to enjoy every minute of it. What does Deb say? "Aint' God Good?"
ReplyDeleteFebruary babies are good huh Miss Mary? Yes, we surely do need to enjoy every minute of our precious life. Well If make it to 70 I hope I look as good as you do!!!
DeleteHappy, blessed day, Cindy! As always, your posts are inspirational, educational, and thought-provoking. I'm always glad I stop by. :) And thank you for your sweet comments about my SIL's giftS to me--yes, the beautiful tea cups and her listening. I am blessed in many ways. Wishing you violets for your February birthday! ~Zuni
ReplyDeleteSo glad you stopped in to visit!
DeleteTrying to catch up a bit after being out of town and nursing a cold. I love your words here. It is a privilege to get older because so many have not had the opportunity we have. My dear, little mother recently said, 'Don't get old!' When I asked her what my options would be, she laughed and said she guessed I'd better enjoy getting old! So true. It comes with changes and challenges, but when God gives long life I plan to make the most of every day!
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Yes, we must make the best of our daily life that God has given us! Thanks for stopping by my friend.
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