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...
I hope that you have had a lovely weekend and day today. Our family enjoyed worshipping together this morning and then enjoyed another wonderful Sunday dinner with lots of chit-chatting. Y'all, I surely do not take it for granite that we are blessed to be able to have our children and grandchildren nearby and that we can have Sunday dinner together. The Lord is surely good to me. We enjoyed hearing all about our granddaughter Raygen's mission trip to Puerto Rico and loved looking at the many pictures she took. She said that she was so glad that she went and would go on another mission trip but she was glad to come home. There's no place like home.
Thank you to all that prayed for her. I do appreciate it.
My "favorite" grandson was super excited needless to say when Papa gave him an old shot gun that he has had for some 35-40 years. Our grandson collects knives of any kind, shape or color and guns. I have a feeling that he will have the old shot gun shining like new money before long.
Our granddaughter's Mallory and Kyleigh gifted us today with new coffee mugs. YES, we will use them tonight to try them out. A pot of coffee is waiting for me to hit the BREW button right now.
And of course we had another batch of fun food for our Friday evening sit by the pond. I did do a little baking of muffins to freeze for our upcoming family beach trip and fried venison was calling my name Saturday afternoon.
As we come to the end of June I was looking at my little flip calendar that each month holds a special picture. Most of the months are filled with family pictures from 2020 and I so enjoy this picture calendar that sits on my desk in my home office. But today when I was looking at it I reminded by the picture with God's Word to be Thankful for all things. I have friends that only wish to have their spouse much less the fun foods and talks. Not everyone has the chance to see and talk to their family daily much less live close by and be able to see one another often and fellowship together. Not everyone has the opportunity to see a beautiful mountain view or experience the sounds of the ocean. I was reminded today that YES INDEED, I will give thanks to YOU, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
May your week be one that you find many reasons to be thankful for so many things and people.
It's the simple things in life that bring the greatest pleasure.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
You're so right! We have so many things to be thankful for. Have a great week!!!
ReplyDeleteYes surely do GM. Have a great week.
DeleteThat must have been a great experience for your granddaughter! I love those cute mugs! The food looks so tasty. What a sweet calendar!
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel! It's just the best feeling to have kids and grandkids to love and be proud of. It's a real blessing. My hubby and I are Papa and Nana too! I love it! Do we need mugs too? heehee!
ReplyDeleteYES, you need those mugs too!
DeleteBig big smiles... you just make my heart so glad and happy, Cindy. Your grandson is a lot like my son, grin. Have a beautiful week, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThat grandson of mine has a fine collection of ammo! LOL!
DeleteThank you for the report on Raygen's mission trip to Puerto Rico. The Lord brought her to mind several times last week and I took that as a reminder to pray for her. I'm glad she took advantage of the opportunity to make the trip and am also glad she is back!
ReplyDeleteYour grandson --was he taller than your husband the last time you shared a picture of him?!!! What a fine-looking young man, and he's about such manly things!
And thank you for thinking of people like me in your last paragraph. Your prayers for those in my season of life are appreciated and answered. I pray for you, too, Cindy. You bring such cheer to all of us with your blog.
Thank you for praying for our Raygen. Yes, girl, that grandson has shot straight up. He is a fine young man for sure. I am thankful for you dear Barbara.
DeleteI am thrilled that Raygen’s mission trip was a wonderful experience. We have our son, DIL, and three grands so close and it is such a blessing to see them on a daily basis. Your food always looks delicious. Have a wonderful week, Cindy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam. Girl, those fun foods have become a regular thing for us. So thankful for your friendship Pam.
DeleteSo beautiful Cindy. So exciting to hear about Raygen's trip. What a great shining example of being such a loving person to help others in need. All your grandchildren are so special in so many ways. That is such a blessing. I have two beautiful daughters and granddaughters that I am so blessed with too. God is good. xoxo Kris
ReplyDeleteThank you Kris. I have been praying for you sweet lady.
DeleteGlad to hear that Raygen enjoyed her Puerto Rico mission trip and returned safely.
ReplyDeleteI'm admiring your pretty new mugs. In addition to pretty bone china, I have a soft spot for rustic pottery.
Thanks Margie.
DeleteI love your thankful heart, Cindy. You are blessed with a lovely family and home and I thank you for sharing your life with us on your blog. So inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear lady.
DeleteSo happy that Raygen's mission trip was a success and that she enjoyed the work she was doing for the Lord. What a blessing to have that opportunity and to help make a difference in those people's lives. They've had such a hard time in recent years especially with hurricanes, etc., so I am sure waterproofing a roof is a very important mission! And yes, your "favorite grandson" is growing taller and handsomer every time we see him. We need to see him more often! Our grandson also collects knives...he inherited his daddy's knife collection, which our son was very proud of. We had contributed some special knives to that collection, so we are happy that our grandson Noah is now enjoying it as well. Yes, we do have so much to be thankful for, don't we? God has been so very gracious unto us and gives us new blessings every day...the gift of LIFE! So very thankful. I enjoyed your post...and those mugs are wonderful!!! Such thoughtful grand-girls! Enjoy and be blessed.
ReplyDeletePam, that boy is shooting straight up. They grow up too quickly.
DeleteHow wonderful! I'll never take family time for granted again.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Oh, Cindy! You are so right!! We need to count EVERY blessing God gives us! This past year has given me pause to really FIND and APPRECIATE those blessings. I look back now at how thankful I was to be able to mow my yard or work in my gardens, to share an 'at home movie" or tv show with my husband, to be able to drive over and visit our grandson and his parents! Even when things are at low points, we need to take time to look for God's blessings. He loves us so much and is with us through it all! Wishing you a wonderful week, dear friend! Zenda
ReplyDeleteGod is good to us.
DeleteYes, everyday is a gift, Cindy, and we give thanks for the blessings. How wonderful to see Raygen and your favorite grandson! Your Friday meals always look so wonderful. Enjoy the last few days of June! 😘 🤗
ReplyDeleteThank Kitty. Now it's July. Half a year gone!
DeleteRaygen looks happy in her mission trip photo. Your grandson looks real happy too! Love those cute mugs! Your food displays are always so yummy! It is a blessing that we get to see our grands often. I like how you have Sunday dinners together! Enjoy your week Cindy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan.
DeleteCatching up again after some time away and busy days at home. It's always fun to see what you and your family have been doing. So glad your granddaughter could go on the mission trip - there's nothing like it to change your life!
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
She really enjoyed it though she was ready to get home to see her family. LOL!
DeleteIt was lovely to hear about Raygen's trip, pleased it all went well.
ReplyDeleteI do like your new mugs ... enjoy using them.
Wishing you a happy July and a wonderful weekend.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan.
DeleteWelcome home, Raygen!
ReplyDeleteBless you, girl!