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{March is well under way}

February days are now gone and March has officially kicked in.   I finally purchased a new monthly focus board.  We ventured out for a day date which included a movie. I love our day dates. I will give my honest review about the movie for those interested. I wanted to see this movie as it was based on a true story. I did enjoy the movie but oh my, it was a tear jerker from the get go! It ended good but mercy! Let's just say that I am thankful that no one was sitting close enough to see my tear stained face. I am glad that I saw it but I am good for a while on sad movies, even if they do end good!   My oldest daughter, her husband and their son participated in the Spartan race which is a series of obstacle courses that challenge. They done so well. As you can see from the pictures it gets pretty muddy!  My three daughters participate each year in the Gate River Run. I love it that they do this together. They have so much support & encouragement from all the onlookers. I am just

{Happy Mother's Day To All My Blogging Friends}

 

Happy Mother's Day to all my friends in blogland. Whether you are a mom, grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin or friend, you are special to some one and have touched the lives of many in some way or another I am sure. I do hope that you all have had a wonderful day. My heart is full as I think of so many of my friends that have lost their moms or those ladies that has played a huge roll in their lives. This morning I prayed for the sons of our late and beloved friend Debby, from My Favorite Things. I am sure this was a hard day for her sons. I also gave praise that I could share today with my daughter's. Counting my blessings today my friends as it is a blessing to share those special moments with the ones you love the most.


I am truly grateful that God chose me to be these girl's mom. God is good. 


After church today we celebrated my oldest daughter's birthday (Kristy) and also celebrated Mother's Day. Grilled hamburgers and hotdogs was on the menu. 






Kristy asked for brownies instead of a cake. So I made two different kinds of brownies and decided to pretty them up a bit. It's about presentation right? 

My sister and I were able to visit with our mom on Friday at her resident in the nursing home. She was in good spirits and our patio visit was nice. It was a beautiful day with a gust of breeze but she loved being outside. She was able to get a hair cut for the first time since March 2020. We teased her and told her that she was styling the new wind blown look. LOL! Her dementia is increasing and has surely taken a toll on her mind. The patio visit was perfect and the outside fresh air done her good. 

 

I would like to kindly ask you if you would say a little prayer for our oldest granddaughter, Raygen. She has felt led to go on her first mission trip in June with a group from church to Puerto Rico. We are excited for her as this a huge step for her that is out of her comfort zone.  But, God cares more about our obedience than He does our sacrifice and we are so very proud of her for heeding the call to serve God by serving others.


I will close today by sharing this recipe from a precious lady that has long been gone to her heavenly home. I had forgotten about this recipe until her daughter posted it recently and it brought back good memories of Miss Cecil. Miss Cecil used to bring this dish to all the pot lucks at church and everyone always raved about it. I plan to make it this week or the weekend. 

I hope that you all have a wonderful week and Happy Mother's Day to my blogging friends.

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy


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  1. Happy Mother's Day to you too. How lovely that you could be with your Mom on this special day.
    The three-tiered stand with Brownies and pretty purple flowers is very lovely and those Brownies look delicious.

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    1. Thank you GM. Hope your day was good. Those brownies was very good too! Better with a cup of coffee. LOL~

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  2. Wishing you a beautiful belated Mother's Day, Keeping your family in prayer. smiles

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  3. Glad you could see your mom yesterday. How special. The brownies are beautiful and I bet pretty yummy. I took a down day from moving and getting the condo ready to be with my daughters and grand girls. It was so nice to have a day off. Happy New Week. xoxo Kris

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    1. So glad you had a day off Kris to spend with family. I am quite sure you needed some down time girl! The brownies were very good.

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  4. That recipe sounds different and delicious. Love the photos of your precious daughters and granddaughter. Those brownies look amazing! I hope you had a lovely Mother's Day!

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    1. Thank you Heather and I hope that your day was wonderful to you my friend.

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  5. So glad you and your sister were able to visit with your mother. We have been in your situation so I understand.
    Happy Birthday to Kristy. The tired tray with brownies was a great idea. It did make a lovely presentation. The scalloped chinz plates are so pretty and adding the flowers was nice.
    Have a great week.

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    1. Thank you Bonnie. Kristy said she felt like it was a wedding! LOL! Well, even brownies need to be spruced up at times. LOL!

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  6. Cindy, you have such a beautiful family. You girls are so pretty. Glad you had a good day.

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  7. Another cheery post with lots of pretty pictures of beautiful people and some great food. It looks like you had a fun Mother's Day with a birthday party thrown in. Praying for Raygen as she prepares for the mission trip.

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    1. Thank you Barbara. Hope that you have been enjoying your time.

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  8. Glad that you had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend, Cindy! Love the Mother's Day prayer--I'll have to try to remember to use that for next year.

    The birthday brownies look scrumptious!

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  9. You are blessed with such beautiful daughters...of course they take after their beautiful mother! And how wonderful that you and your sister were able to visit with your mother. I know she enjoyed having you there with her. I will definitely pray for Raygen. I remember when our oldest son went on a mission trip to Alaska when he was 15. It was a life-changing experience for him for sure. I am sure Raygen will come back with a new perspective on life and God's purpose for her life. Oh, that pineapple casserole...my sister has made that a few times and brought it to our family pot lucks. It is good!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe! I hope you have a blessed and beautiful week.

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    1. I remember that casserole being the hit at church pot lucks many years ago. Time to make it. Haven't made it in years.

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  10. How wonderful to spend time with your mom, your daughters, and celebrate Kristy. Prayers will be included for Raygen. I’m glad you had a special weekend. 🥰

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  11. Good morning, Cindy. Your Mother’s Day looks perfect, spent with your beautiful girls and their families. The brownies look delicious. I am so glad you were able to spend time with your mom. Blessings always sweet lady!

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  12. Happy Mother's Day Cindy, you are truly blessed with 3 beautiful daughters...I have had that baked pineapple dish, a Southern classic! Have a great week!
    Jenna

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  13. Hi Cindy, I always enjoy your blog post. I enjoyed your pictures and how exciting for your grand daughter! So nice that you got to see your mom. I lost my mom in 2010 due to Alzheimer's. I posted a picture of her and me at my blog. Your daughter's are lovely! That recipe sounds so good! Are you enjoying not having to wear glasses. My vision is worse, but not bad enough for surgery yet. I will be 66 and the eye doctor says the longer I go, the better. Enjoy your week! ♥

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    1. Thank you Susan. Will be visiting blogging friends this week and will pop over to see you friend. Thank you for coming by to visit.

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  14. That pineapple dish sounds wonderful! I think I have had something similar at a church gathering before. I hope you and your daughters all had a wonderful Mothers Day. God bless you all.

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  15. I'm so behind in reading my favorite blogs (one of which is yours:) Life has just gotten in the way. Sounds like you had a lovely Mother's Day. How wonderful for your granddaughter...I know God will watch over her. And what lovely girls you have! Happy Birthday to the brownie girl:)

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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