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...
As most of you know by now my new word for 2016 is REFLECT and that covers a lot of territory for me but I am also trying to savor the sweet moments of life. I find myself being too busy, too preoccupied, to much of being in a hurry and well...JUST TOO MUCH OF EVERYTHING at times to truly reflect on whats happening right now in my life that reflects those little sweet moments.
Well one sweet moment for me was going to register for my daughter's baby shower. I don't think the store was used to a "group" of people waltzing in to register but then....they don't know my BUNCH! We had so much fun registering for that sweet little grandgirl that's on the way.
My girl eagerily filled out the paper work to get started.
And...she got used to that little hand scanner quick like too! Glad It wasn't me scanning things I wanted because I would have been there all day!
Too much to look at and pick from! I mean DANG...how many sippy cups do they make?
YEP both of us grandmothers are excited!
For me, this will be my 5th grandchild and my 4th grandgirl. For the other grandmother this will be her 2nd grandchild and her 1st GRANDGIRL! You can only IMAGINE her excitement!
Another sweet moment came when a sweet gal named Dee came by my office and brought me two pretty bracelets from India!
She had a family wedding to attend in India and get this...the wedding festivities go on for a week or so! WHOA! I am surely glad that wedding festivities don't last that long in my neck of the woods. I'd be BROKE and TIRED!
Oh my mercy, I loved both of them! These bracelets are so ME and to come from India was the icing on the cake!
Another sweet moment came when my daughter Melissa sent me this picture. She and my two grandgirls had decorated for Valentines day and she always has something wrote on her chalk board for all occasions but this melted this Nana's heart! I can't think of a more appropriate message for Valentine's Day! Or....for any day actually.
I came home one afternoon to find this precious gift waiting for me. I was thrilled! I've seen this sign floating around on Pinterest and I just loved the wording. Of course being a coffee lover added to the thrill! My niece Katie made this for me and I will always treasure it.
One more sweet moment I want to share with you. Our church hosted a community Health fair and I had the opportunity to be a very small part of it. Our focus of course was on physical health but what about spiritual health? My part was simple: How can I pray with you today?
My goal was to pray with whomever would stop by to let me pray with them. I had several sweet ladies that wanted prayer and I had some ladies that simply wanted me to put someone on my prayer list to pray for during the week but this lady stole my heart. She was talkative, straight to the point and funny! When she sat down I immediately thought she was sitting down for me to pray with her about something....So I asked her "What can I pray about for you today?. She smiled and said NOTHING...I am tired of walking so I just want to sit down! Cracked me up!
There is so many sweet moments in life that will pass us right on by if we don't take the time to enjoy them! What sweet moments have you had this week?
Well one sweet moment for me was going to register for my daughter's baby shower. I don't think the store was used to a "group" of people waltzing in to register but then....they don't know my BUNCH! We had so much fun registering for that sweet little grandgirl that's on the way.
My girl eagerily filled out the paper work to get started.
And...she got used to that little hand scanner quick like too! Glad It wasn't me scanning things I wanted because I would have been there all day!
Too much to look at and pick from! I mean DANG...how many sippy cups do they make?
YEP both of us grandmothers are excited!
For me, this will be my 5th grandchild and my 4th grandgirl. For the other grandmother this will be her 2nd grandchild and her 1st GRANDGIRL! You can only IMAGINE her excitement!
Another sweet moment came when a sweet gal named Dee came by my office and brought me two pretty bracelets from India!
She had a family wedding to attend in India and get this...the wedding festivities go on for a week or so! WHOA! I am surely glad that wedding festivities don't last that long in my neck of the woods. I'd be BROKE and TIRED!
Oh my mercy, I loved both of them! These bracelets are so ME and to come from India was the icing on the cake!
Another sweet moment came when my daughter Melissa sent me this picture. She and my two grandgirls had decorated for Valentines day and she always has something wrote on her chalk board for all occasions but this melted this Nana's heart! I can't think of a more appropriate message for Valentine's Day! Or....for any day actually.
I came home one afternoon to find this precious gift waiting for me. I was thrilled! I've seen this sign floating around on Pinterest and I just loved the wording. Of course being a coffee lover added to the thrill! My niece Katie made this for me and I will always treasure it.
One more sweet moment I want to share with you. Our church hosted a community Health fair and I had the opportunity to be a very small part of it. Our focus of course was on physical health but what about spiritual health? My part was simple: How can I pray with you today?
My goal was to pray with whomever would stop by to let me pray with them. I had several sweet ladies that wanted prayer and I had some ladies that simply wanted me to put someone on my prayer list to pray for during the week but this lady stole my heart. She was talkative, straight to the point and funny! When she sat down I immediately thought she was sitting down for me to pray with her about something....So I asked her "What can I pray about for you today?. She smiled and said NOTHING...I am tired of walking so I just want to sit down! Cracked me up!
There is so many sweet moments in life that will pass us right on by if we don't take the time to enjoy them! What sweet moments have you had this week?
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Since my focus word is (be)Present. I'm trying to live in the here and now. A sweet moment happened yesterday with our youngest grand boy that I'm gonna share tomorrow. Loved ALL of yours...especially that precious little lady. Nothing like honesty...LOL Thanks for taking the time to answer all my inquiring mind questions. ;)
ReplyDeleteThat little lady cracked me up! She was a hoot Deb.
DeleteEnjoyed your sweet moments Cindy.
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This is such an exciting time for your family! I can't believe how much things have changed since my boys were young. We sure didn't have the selection of gadgets like they have now.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean Betsy! Too much to pick from these days!
DeleteCindy, you have such a beautiful family :) Looks like you girls were having lots of fun looking at all the baby gear. They have certainly come out with a lot of new items these days to make life easier on parents.
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen! My girls keep me going that is for sure.
DeleteI love that you all went to help her register. HOw fun. There are so many options these days, it's dizzying! What pretty bracelets! I would love to go to an Indian wedding. They sound amazing. You look so cute, warm and stylish in your snowflake hoodie and fuzzy boots. That lady in the chair is the BEST story!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather! Yep, that lady cracked me up! She simply just wanted to sit down! But we did have a great conversation.
DeleteYour table had to be the best one of the whole health fair! So exciting to shop for that sweet little baby coming in the future. I imagine you all had a lot of fun that day!
ReplyDeleteHa! Ha! Melanie! It really turned out great even with the cold weather we had that day. Another good thing was I had my sugar and cholesterol checked and both are perfect! Thank you Jesus! Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteFirst of all, I always enjoy visiting with you. I know y'all had so much fun registering for all those sweet baby goodies! I did have a very sweet moment this past Monday morning! I went to the awards ceremony at Ava's school. Oh, all those little children are so precious. Anyway, our little Ava got 3 awards!! She was so sweet and posed for us to take her picture. Sweet moments, precious memories.
ReplyDelete3 awards? WOW. Good for Ava and I am sure that was a sweet moment!
DeleteYour family is supportive and I think if it were my first baby, I would feel very loved to have them all go with me to the registry. Wow, those bracelets, huh? Beautiful. Loved reading your sweet moments; you're a sweet gal that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteAwe...it was a lot of fun watching her register for her first baby. Thanks for stopping by. YEP I love the bracelets.
DeleteI thoroughly enjoyed this post and photos, Cindy! And I love the snowflake and heart jacket! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Linda. I've worn my heart jacket several times and it's so nice and warm ad fuzzy.
DeleteHi Cindy, oh what a fun post and such an exciting time for your family. Love the pics from the baby shower registry. Looks like your group had a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteLove the coffee plaque your niece made for you. Too cute and so true.
Your church health fair sounds like it was a great time and love the story of the lady sitting down with you. haha
The bracelet gifts are gorgeous. What a generous gift and so so pretty.
Your group photo is special. Your daughters and grands are all beautiful just like you!!
Have a blessed rest of the week sweet friend. xo
Thanks your sweet compliments. Now to get my plaque on the wall!
DeleteCindy,
ReplyDeleteYou have an amazing family and it is a blessing that you are so close!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Deb
Awe...thanks Debbie.
ReplyDeleteCindy,
ReplyDeleteSuch special times for all of your precious family and the unity which you share is a pure and perfect gift from heaven above.
I so enjoyed seeing these photos and the wonderful testimony you give to God and all his glory.
Family, sharing and ministry!
xo
Jemma
Awe...thanks Jemma so much for your encouragement.
DeleteAw...Cindy! What a wonderful post. That must have been a very fun adventure for you all and especially your daughter registering for the baby shower. She is so pretty! Love the story about the little lady! :) Thanks for popping in to see me.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Thanks Sheila.
DeleteCindy, love this post! It's so happy, heartwarming and funny too! That little lady's response was too cute! How exciting to have another granddaughter!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day!
Nancy
You certainly were blessed this week!! It's so good to take a little time to reflect on our lives to appreciate those special things God puts in our paths. Hugs! Zenda
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Zenda.
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