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...
Good Sunday afternoon friends. I hope that you are having a good Sunday. Our family surely did. A wonderful church service this morning followed by our weekly family Sunday dinner always brings me much joy and delight.
I wanted to show you this sweet little beaded ornament my youngest daughter's sweet mothinlove made for me. Isn't it too cute? I see these are quite popular and I am sure I will use it in various areas for decor for a long time.
For right now it is perfectly nesting in a good spot.
She also made for me and gifted me this adorable stove top noodle. It goes perfect with my farmhouse kitchen decor.
The picture doesn't do this adorable noodle justice. I truly feel blessed and I was most appreciative of her gifts to me.
Marty and I had a DAY date. YEP, I tend to like the DAY dates better these days. Y'all, when it gets dark I am ready for my fat clothes, recliner and a cup of coffee. I wonder if that is a sign of aging? LOL! But, I found this cute sign. I haven't decided yet where I want to put it but thinking my living room maybe.
I am enjoying my old chair in my little corner. It just seems to be a perfect spot for an old chair.
Even though I have had to take some time off from teaching or being in class with some sweet ladies I am still keeping up with my Bible Study that we started first of year. It is so good. Meaty, full of scripture and just what the doctor ordered for me right now. And...the cover of the book is just simply beautiful. YEP, I notice little things like that too.
A friend sent this to me recently and timing was perfect. Maybe it will speak to you today too.
I hope that you all have a wonderful week and remember girls...
Even if I can't see real clear right now I can assure you my lipstick will be put on. LOL!
And, I don't want to close without giving you an update on my eye. My eye is healing nicely. The hardest thing is the waiting period between the surgeries. Wrestling with one good eye and one bad eye sure is the pits but so thankful that I have sight and I am counting my blessings. But, I am looking forward to this all being behind me. God is good and has surely been better to me than I deserve. I have so much appreciated your prayers.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Love your beaded ornament, corner chair lipstick, Bible study (beautiful cover! Yes!) and the sign and the "stove noodle". I never heard of a stove noodle before, although I see what it is, and have seen such things, I just never knew it was called a stove noodle. I wonder how they came up with that name? I was looking for something like a pool noodle or something long and skinny and noodly looking. LOL. But I do like the idea, as long as you are sure no burners are hot! LOL. And it could double as a kind of a tray I would think! I am glad your eye is healing well, and I pray the other one will do just as well. I can imagine it would be difficult in between surgeries, but soon it will be done and you will have great vision again! It's amazing how far they have come with cataract surgeries these days!! May God continue to bless you and watch over you and give you joy and peace!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam. Yes, the stove noodle can serve several functions actually. A large serving tray for one. Which I would need for my tribe. Also I have heard of people using them to roll out dough on. I saw a picture where one was used on a large kitchen counter and lots of pretties was placed on it. Guess I will see what all I can use it for.
DeleteCindy, so glad your eye is healing well. Love your farmhouse decor...my niece would love it too. I never jumped on the farmhouse decor wagon but I do love it. Your gifts are just delightful and go so well with the way you decorate. And the chair in the corner is just so sweet. Great place to add those cute details. And I'm with you on the lipstick:) In fact, I just received two new ones I had heard about. Ordered them from E.L.F. and got them in (would you believe) 2 days!!!! Yet I ordered something from Amazon Prime a week and a half ago and it hasn't arrived yet!!!!
ReplyDeleteGirl, I love me some lipstick and really have enjoyed using some of the E.L.F. products as well. I bought a primer recently that I love. I keep hearing people say that Farmhouse decor is like any of other fad. Will come and go and I am sure it will. But, for my type of house it's perfect for now. I tend to leave things up for a long time before changing it out. LOL! Too much work and money.
DeleteHi Cindy, glad yo hear your eye is healing. I am going to need that surgery in the future. I am 65 and they want to wait as long as possible. I need to make an eye appointment because I can tell my vision is getting worse. What a cute ornament. My hubby and I only go out during the day. We have no idea what we are doing for Valentine's Day this year. We normally go out but all the restaurants are closed. Well most of them are except the ones that are defying the state's order. We will see. Take care of yourself an enjoy your reading.
ReplyDeleteI really needed to have this done last year but kept putting it off. Got to the point that I knew I could not continue too. Never have been one to wear contacts and had I was then this transaction would probably been a little easier for me. The waiting in between surgeries is the hardest it seems. My birthday is close to V-Day and we never go out for V-Day. Most often we just enjoy time at home grilling or etc. Even before COVID neither of us liked battling the crowds. It's my FIL birthday too so got a feeling since it's on a Sunday this year we will be having him a birthday party. Have a good week.
DeleteHi Cindy! I’m still praying for those pretty eyes of yours, and I appreciate the update. Your new ornament and the kitchen noodle (I never heard of that!) are just gorgeous!! Your chair looks pretty and your new sign, too. I hope you have a wonderful week and enjoy your Bible study. 😘🤗
ReplyDeleteThank you Kitty. I am enjoying this Bible Study very much. I heard of a stove noodle last year and a friend was gifted one. Here lately I have heard of many people using them for stove top, food serving boards, and all sorts of things. Amazing at what people come up with these days isn't it?
DeleteI'm glad to hear your eye is healing. I know it's probably hard to wait on the second one. Take some rest time for yourself. That beaded ornament is so cute and I LOVE that stove noodle (never heard the term before!). Yay for day-dates. Why not! I like a good day date too! Your little chair always looks perfect in its spot!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather Lou. That little beaded ornament is the cutest ever to me. I am already thinking of other places to use it too. LOL! YES girl...day dates are my kind of dates.
DeleteHi Cindy, I am so glad your eye is doing well and I know you are anxiously waiting for the other eye to be corrected. How sweet of your daughter’s MIL to gift you with the beautiful beaded ornament. I am going to check out the Bible study, the cover is certainly lovely. Wishing you a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam. I am really enjoying this study. The Lord knew what I needed this season for sure.
DeleteOh I love all your cute little goodies. I have a stove noodle on the list of my things to make. I have a black top stove and I dislike it so much. It is so hard to keep clean without leaving streaks so my thoughts are the noodle will hide that! Hoping you have a great week, since this is Monday and start of this week.....at least I think it is Monday, having a hard time keeping up with what day is which.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam. Girl....No doubt in my mind you could whip up one of those noodles as talented as you are.! If you do let me see pictures. My stove is old and has some nicks but still works....praise the Lord!
DeleteI'm with you, Cindy ... I love the evening routines created in this season. It's quiet, comfy and restful. Nowhere to go except home, sweet, home. Loving my puzzles, books, and Columbo and Chopped re-runs ... with my husband nearby.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the chopped programs too. Marty doesn't but I do. But I like most the food shows and especially watching chopped jr.
DeleteGood Afternoon Sweet Lady,
ReplyDeleteI just know that in person Church and a Bible Study Class are just what we all need. So glad that you have both to fill up your cup.
I have a noodle too and I love it! My youngest daughter ordered it for me from Etsy and it is such a neat accessory for the kitchen.
So thankful you are on the mend.
Hugs and Blessings,
Jemma
Yes Jemma, my soul is surely refreshed when I am with the ladies even with social distancing. But, so glad I have the Word of God to refresh my soul daily. Hope you are having a great week.
DeleteLOL love the lipstick saying. My grandmother use to say when things get tough go put on a little lipstick and you will feel better! I loved that women and her sweet sayings in life.
ReplyDeleteLove your noodle board. I gifted one of those to my daughter for Christmas for her farmhouse kitchen and she loves hers too. I love day dates with Terry. They are the best to leave the world and adventure together for just the day. Glad your eye is healing nicely and just wait when you get the next one done. You will love not wearing glasses and seeing so great. Patience with these things is the hardest!!!! Have a great new week. xoxo Kris
Girl, I am going to have my lipstick if I don't have anything else. LOL! Patience has surely been put to the test dear friend but the Lord is has so tendered my heart in the process.
DeleteSo glad to hear that your eye is healing. Soon the other one will be fixed and your eyes will be as good as new!!
ReplyDeleteI had to look up "noodle board". Your is very lovely.
Thank you GM. First time I saw one I thought...DANG,...what will people come up with next and why couldn't I have thought about that invention! LOL!
DeleteGlad to hear that your eye is healing well. I've always admired your rustic decor!
ReplyDeleteThank you Margie. I love rustic. Hope you are doing well.
DeleteI trust the Lord will continue to see you through the eye ordeal. I just love the things your friend made for you. May God bless you always.
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet Cheryl. May God bless you and your precious family too.
DeleteI always smile when I visit your blog, Cindy. I am so happy to know your eye is healing. I
ReplyDeletecannot imagine having to deal with them both separately. Not fun!
Your gifts are wonderful.
Hugs.
Thank you Michele. I am piddling along here with healing and doing well. Anticipating the other surgery on 2/4. It's all gonna be good cause I am counting on it.
DeleteI’m happy to read this post hear that you’ve had a comforting week! Been keeping you in my prayers! You are surrounded by family, friends and God’s word so I know you are you are in good hands! 😄. Wishing you another blessed week, my dear friend! Zenda
ReplyDeleteThank you Zenda. I hope that you have a great week as well.
DeleteKeeping you in prayer...even with having to wear a mask for 8-9 hours a day for work, I always put on and touch up my lipstick, habit. LOLOL
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda. Girl....I can go without food but NOT my lipstick! LOL!
DeleteWhat darling gifts from your daughter's mother-in-love! She is so talented! The beaded ornament is precious, and I love the stove noodle (although I've never seen those called that before!) I hope your eye surgeries continue to go well and that you heal quickly! My husband and I prefer to enjoy day dates and meals together as well... evenings like you said... we're both ready to crash, haha! Many blessings to you dear friend!
ReplyDeleteThan you sweet lady for your kind comments. Marilyn, Marty and I laugh now at how happy we are to sit in our matching recliners by 8 pm. He said, "We living the good life". LOL!
DeleteLove, love your stove top noodle, perfect! Yes, come nightfall, I want to be cozied up in my chair in my comfy clothes too. Abundant blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lea. YEP...it gets dark and I am ready for comfy all the way.
DeleteHi Cindy
ReplyDeleteI'm doing catch up on my blogs and glad to read yours again.
I have been home way to long so had to get out and do my resale shopping. I have just stayed home ate and ate and cooked and did a lot of praying .
Your gifts are perfect for the farmhouse look for sure. I just love a gift from a loved one
Janice
So glad you were able to get out a little Janice. Happy Day to you.
DeleteI think your little chair looks perfect in that spot.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased to read that your eye is healing well, good news :)
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan. I appreciate your kind words and prayers.
DeleteI'm so glad the healing from your eye surgery is coming along. It is a trial, I'm sure. Your thoughts about Day Dates is good. Had to chuckle that after dark you are ready to put on your "fat clothes." You said it, girl! I, too, like to be safe at home after dark. You express well what the rest of us are thinking! Thank you for the cheery blog post and most especially for your kind words to me and your prayers on my behalf. The Lord hears every one of them!
ReplyDeleteFat clothes and recliner at night happens to be my best friend. LOL! Yes, HE does indeed hear our prayers sweet lady.
DeleteSuch a sweet ornament that noodle board is precious with your farmhouse style. So glad your eye is healing. I never go without my lipstick, so I love that saying. Hugs and blessings.
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