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...
Well, I've had several friends already post their October bucket list on FB and I've been thinking.....Why, I haven't even thought about it to be honest. I guess I've been so busy just doing every day life day by day that an October bucket list never occurred to me. What is on your October bucket list?
I might not can tell you what I will do the remaining of October but I have dog sat this weekend.
Isn't Bo just the cutest? Marty and I dog sat for our daughter Melissa this weekend while grandgirl played travel ball out of town. We call him our "Old Soul" dog.
Bo is so laid back. Of course he is 8 or 9 years old and just loves to chill out. My kind of dog. I asked my daughter since I kept her dog for the weekend would she repay the favor and keep her daddy one weekend for me. 🤣 She has yet to answer me!!!!
The oldest two grands enjoyed a weekend away to Universal. They sent me pictures. They are 16 and 14 now. Where does the time go?
Several of you have asked me what Bible Study we are doing now and I wanted to share with you. It's called "Get out of your head" by Jennie Allen. We are two weeks into the lesson and it is wonderful. The timing of this study is perfect for me to be totally honest. What grabbed me from the get-go was her words of, "probably the biggest battle we face today is the battle that goes on between our ears".
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It's a very good study so far and it has surely challenged me to be more honest with myself and my thought life and the things that easily cause me to spiral out. If you are interested in doing a group study or one on your own I strongly suggest this one.
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And back to the October bucket list....One thing I do know that I plan to do is to visit our local pumpkin patch with the grands. We are blessed in our community to have a yearly pumpkin patch where we can purchase pumpkins, make all the pictures we want and just enjoy. That for sure is on my bucket list. Well, and a baking some pumpkin muffins. YUM!
I hope that you all have had a wonderful weekend and that your week ahead is going to be wonderfully blessed.
Words from Jennie Allen's study that are worth repeating....
“As he thinks in his heart, so is he.”
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Sounds like your October will be just right. No stressful plans, just enjoying the beauty and joys of the fall days. That pumpkin patch sounds wonderful, especially with the sweet grand kids. What fun!! Yes, be sure to take lots of pictures. Your oldest grandkids are so sweet. Glad they had a good time. Our grandson will be 21 on Tuesday, but he is up in Maine and we can't go see him. I am feeling kinda blue about that. We used to always go up there for his birthdays until his daddy died. Now Noah has come down here a couple of times instead, but because of this virus thing we can't go up and he can't come down, because Maine requires a 2 week quarantine for people coming from Florida. So that's that. Praying this will end soon!! Have a blessed and wonderful October. Pumpkin muffins sound good. Please share the recipe when you make them.
ReplyDeleteI don't like stress Pam and try to stay away from it as much as possible but sometimes...it's just finds me! LOL! Busier than I care to be here lately to be honest but finding my niche again and slowing it down a tad. Pumpkin muffins do indeed sound wonderful.
DeleteHi Cindy, October is definitely the month for pumpkins, I have already bought several and gotten out my faux ones to enjoy. I enjoyed the Jennie Allen quotes, so true, thanks for sharing and enjoy your October!
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I love pumpkins too Jenna. We have a family fall party in October and always let the little ones carve a pumpkin. Well, with the help of their parents. LOL!
DeleteSounds like October will be a wonderful month for you to find joy and fun. We are going to the pumpkin patch soon with our two little grand girls and I cannot wait. The fresh hot cider donuts get me everytime! So delish. Have a great start to the new week. xoxo
ReplyDeleteFresh hot apple cider sounds good period and add a donut in there....yes mam!
DeleteI just love Fall, Cindy, when the temperatures are cooler and all the yummy spicy flavors of baking are enjoyed. Bo is such a cutie, and yes, those grands are sure getting older and so cute. Enjoy your muffins and your study. It sounds like a good one! 🙏🏻🍁🥰🙏🏻🍁
ReplyDeleteMuffins, Apple cider and Bible Study sounds great together too.
DeleteOctober is such a wonderful month. I'm sure you'll make the best of it! Bo is so adorable! That is funny about your daughter not getting back to you about the swap you proposed. I bet your grands had a blast at Universal! Enjoy your pumpkin patch and muffins!
ReplyDeleteLOL! Nope Heather Lou and she hasn't answered me! LOL!
DeleteDog sitting with Bo sounds like fun, Cindy. The Bible study sounds like it is really good. A visit to the pumpkin patch with the grands is must for October. Have a lovely week!
ReplyDeleteHe's such a laid back old soul. Yep, getting my date on calendar for pumpkin patch soon.
DeleteAn October Bucket List --I'm more of a take it one day at a time kinda gal. I guess at the top of such a list for me would be to not let the housekeeping get out of hand. (yeah, what a fun goal, right?!)
ReplyDeleteYour Bible study sounds good. We do ourselves a wonderful service when we monitor what's in our thoughts and re-direct them to what is pleasing to the Lord.
House keeping can surely be a chore. Just two of us at home daily and I think....I need a housekeeper! LOL! The study has been good so far but only two weeks into it. But, surely has given me great reminders in the two weeks already.
DeleteBo is very cute...and you always have the cutest outfits on! I should shop where YOU shop! Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteYou are too sweet girl! Bo is a cutie.
DeleteHello Sweet Lady,
ReplyDeleteI love this Bible Study that you are mentioning. Why is it that we drift back into our thoughts...The only way not to is with Christ filling our heart, minds, body and soul and thank goodness He is patient, or he'd have given up on me years ago! I am loving October in Florida! Whoohoo! I have some pumpkins, wreaths, mums and so much more energy too.
Great to catch up with you!
Big Hugs,
Jemma
Praise the Lord that He is patient especially with me! It's been rather warm today here in Florida but the last week the temps was really nice. Hope you are doing well dear Jemma.
DeleteI didn't realize that people have October bucket lists. I guess mine is to consume as many pumpkin teas and desserts as possible. HA!
ReplyDeleteDrink the tea and eat the desserts girl...Sounds like a good October plan to me! LOL!
DeleteFor some odd reason, I'm not getting e-mail notifications of your comments (but I could see them on Blogger) so I'm popping back here to say that I love lemon teas too, especially the creamy versions!
DeleteWho know Margie, Either blogger or the operator is the problem. I am about to the point that all these changes they are constantly making blogging any more easier for most of us. So many going straight to Instagram. Mercy! Said I wouldn't jump on too many band wagons but I am beginning to see why. Thanks for letting me know girl.
DeleteHi Cindy! Cute dog! Cuter grands! Universal is one place I have always wanted to visit. My little sister did years ago and raved about it. Perhaps that should be on a Bucket List if we can ever safely travel again.
ReplyDeleteYour Bible studies sound so interesting!
Enjoy the pumpkin patch! This year my daughter has decided against going to one due to trying to stay safe......so they grew pumpkins of their own in their little garden! That helped ease the disappointment to my grand girl, whom really wanted to go.
Stay well, my friend. Hugs.
My oldest daughter and her family loves Universal. Mercy, they would spend every weekend there I do believe. Brings their family so much joy though. Bible study is good so far. I needed the first two weeks of this study for sure. Thanks for stopping by lady.
DeleteYour grand dog is a real cutie! Bet you all had fun! This Bible study sounds perfect for me! I struggle with worry and second guessing things...the battle between my ears. Thanks for the recommendation. Two things on my October list are digitizing some more family memories and starting Jack’s “I Spy” quilt for Christmas. I’ve got the fabric scraps just have to get started. He was over yesterday and we had a fun time outside cleaning up the garden, chasing the ducks and chickens and playing in his sandbox. Love our time with him!! ❤️ Have a wonderful week! Zenda
ReplyDeleteNever have been a worrier per say but Satan sure has come at me with fear and in ways I never dreamed. Crazy! Of course trying to use goof judgement and make wise decisions based on the WORD but boy, that old devil will surely attack when least expected. I can't wait to see the quilt you make for Jack. No doubt it will be awesome.
DeleteNo list here....just trying to survive the 90 day work probation, LOL. Have a great day friend. smiles
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda and praying for you dear lady. You gonna make it cause you have the most determination of anyone I know!
DeletePumpkin muffins sounds good. The only thing we want to do is go to the Apple Tree Farm.
ReplyDeleteI posted pictures of my home and fall decorations. I love fall. Now if only the weather would cool down! I am going to try making a low sugar pumpkin cheesecake this month. We normally host a trunk at our church trunk n treat. That was cancelled. We are going to make goodie bags for the grands. Or maybe we will do a candy hunt in the backyard!
Apple tree farm sounds great. We will probably have our annual Fall party with the family this year. It's an outside affair so praying it all goes well......
DeleteHappy October to you, sweet friend! Bo is a cutie!
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet Cheryl.
DeleteThese days I hardly know what I'm doing tomorrow let alone the whole month!!!! I definitely need that Bible Study and am going to check it out. My grands are 17 and 14...and yes, growing up way to fast. We used to spend so much time together and now they are busy, busy, busy. Sometimes I really wish I could go back in time and just hold them in my lap for a little longer:) Sadly, I heard that the Pumpkin Patch near us will not be open this year due to COVID! How I hate all that it has stolen from us. Wishing you a lovely October whatever you choose to do (or not do)!
ReplyDeleteAin't it the truth girl. I told some ladies last week that it's been more like "moment by moment" instead of day by day. But praising God for another day. Those kids grow up too quickly for sure. Mine range from 2-16.
DeleteOh my a October Bucket List....cute. Once upon a time Oct used to be the busiest month of my yr. Always something to do with the fall season here so I was always into something. Bucket list....hmmmm, right now I guess the only thing I have on my list is to stop and get a bale of straw and a couple more pumpkins for decor. Thursday to drive an hour down the road for a football game for my grandson's school. After that....not much. Boy times sure have changed...haha. The cross in my pic is at the wedding venue, we call that area the Church in the Wildwoods.
ReplyDeleteGirl, I got as far as my kitchen/dining room with the decor and that was it. Looks like it might be it til I start for Christmas. I am so slow these days that I probably need to start bow! LOL! That cross was beautiful!
DeleteSounds like a great study, we haven't done one is a while and I sure am missing it. Hopefully C19 will go away and the GLOW ladies will be okay to meet again. Some of us have health issues that makes one want to stay away from this virus. {{sigh}} I love your grand dogbaby, he's so cute. I have 6 dog grands and 4 great dog grands. lol Life is sweet. Hope all is well in your world sweet lady, sending you a ((hug)) across the miles! Now that's social distancing. lol
ReplyDeleteFeeling your hugs this morning Miss Mary.
DeleteSuch a cute, cute doggie. We have lots of grandoggies but have none ourselves. We're over having dogs in our lives. :o)) We have several cute pumpkin patches in our area and our grangirls love to go. Continuing enjoying fall!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day Lea.
DeleteOh couldn't agree more...the battle is between our ears. ☺️ Bucket lists are very common these days...I don't have any, though I do have intention lists. The only things on it for this month are to celebrate two birthdays. One is coming up this weekend and I am in charge of decor and food. Best get intending about that one stat. Are the two eldest grands brother and sister or cousins? My kids loved doing things together but quit when people began assuming that they were a couple. Your little grandpup is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThe two in the picture are brother and sister. I have 6 grands ranging from 2-16. That is funny about the cousins being thought of as a couple.
DeleteYour grand dog is so adorable! Loved the favor swap of her dad! Ha. Blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteShe still hasn't answered. LOL!
DeleteIt's always so fun and interesting to see what you are up too!
ReplyDeleteFrom Babysitting, Bible Study, Grands or what you are thinking about.
My bunch is always up to something for sure. LOL!
DeleteBo is adorable! And the grandkids as well, of course :-) This is my favorite time of year and I think my plan is just to do as much as possible. If only they will let us out already, this lockdown is getting old and I so miss family and friends. Doing a lot of projects around the house, though, baking and crafting - no time wasted here.
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