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...
Happy Mother's Day to you all on this Sunday afternoon. I am sure in some form or fashion many of you have mothered children whether by being a sister, cousin, aunt, friend, mentor or etc. It is surely a most precious gift.
I am very blessed that God chose me to be a mom to these three women. They are each wonderful moms to their children.
They carried me to brunch yesterday and showered with me lovely gifts and we had such a great time. There is NEVER a dull moment with my tribe of women!
We had the awesome opportunity to watch our oldest granddaughter graduate with her AA degree in Associates of Arts on Friday. Our sweet Raygen was duel enrolled with High School and Junior College. She graduated with a 3.95 GPA from College and will attend the University of North Florida in the Fall.
We are so very proud of her.
Marty and I attended a fund raiser for our Local Isaiah 117 House in Baker on Saturday afternoon. The theme was Kentucky Derby.
We had so much fun. I haven't had the opportunity to wear a fascinator hat in years so it was fun to pull it out and dust it off. Marty's Fedora was perfect for the Derby.
The fund raiser was held at someone's home and they had everything set up in their barn. They just finished their lovely barn and it is perfect for entertaining. Complete with mini kitchen, bathroom and large screen tv and wouldn't you know it...located right next to a horse stable! Perfect for Kentucky Derby style.
Our lovely host had the event catered with all the fixings and the tables were decorated beautifully. Each guest was given a beautiful cookie decorated and shaped like a horse shoe. Oh...and my horse came in 2nd place! LOL!
The Isaiah 117 House is a wonderful organization. Every child deserves a chance. I am loving how I am seeing so many of our churches and people get involved in our community to provide a safe haven for a child awaiting respite care or foster care.
You know, we can all serve in some way or another in our community or church. Or even our very own neighborhood. It may be something as simple as donating diapers to the little ones, socks to the elderly, or baking a pan of cookies for a family. It might be running an errand for your neighbor or freezing an extra casserole for a single mom that could sure use some help. Serving others can truly bring JOY to the heart.
I hope that you all have a wonderful week and that the Lord blesses you in ways that you can't even imagine!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Lots of fun here! Your granddaughter sure looks like her mama. Congrats to her for such good standing with her studies. And how nice for you and your Beloved to get gussied up for a cause. You make a great-looking couple.
ReplyDeleteThank you Vee. We enjoyed getting gussies up for sure and are hoping to make this a bigger and larger event next year.
DeleteYou just have TOO MUCH FUN. I love how your family does stuff. Congratulations to Raygen. She did fantastic.
ReplyDeleteSo many great photos of you and your hubby!!
Thanks GM. We are proud of Raygen and Marty and I had a ball at the Derby party.
DeleteAlways fun to see what your family is doing. Congratulations to Raygen on her degree.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat Derby party. Yall looked very cute. I've never attended a Derby Party.
The Isaith 117 House House sounds like a very good program.
Thanks so much. Oh Bonnie, I can see you now in your beautiful stylish dress and hat for the Kentucky Derby. You would look stunning.
DeleteCongratulations to Raygen! Such lovely photos my friend. Wishing you a beautiful week.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to have the Kentucky Derby party to go too. Raygen looks just like her mom. Congrats to her and all she has accomplished so far in her young life. It is always fun to see all you have going with your sweet family. Glad you had a wonderful Mother's Day. Have a beautiful start to the new week. xoxo Kris
ReplyDeleteThank you Kris. I hope your Mother's Day was lovely.
DeleteCongratulations to your graduating granddaughter! Dual enrollment! She is truly a marvel and so very accomplished!
ReplyDeleteYou and Marty look great for the party (and the picture at graduation, too). What a well-planned party and for such a good cause! Thanks for sharing these things!
Thank you Barbara. We are proud of her accomplishments. Marty and I had a great time and yes it was indeed for a great cause.
DeleteHappy Mother's Day Cindy! How exciting that your granddaughter is already a college graduate! That party looked like so much fun. You and Marty looked awesome. My dream is to have a party barn!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather Lou. We have a barn but it's a barn! LOL! But do sit out there close to the pond a lot on weekends if possible. I too would love a PARTY BARN.
DeleteHow fun! Congratulations to Ray Gene! The Kentucky Derby looked like a blast. I grew up on a farm and riding horses.......Nancy
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy.
DeleteCongratulations to Raygen on her graduation! I'm sure that she'll also excel in university!
ReplyDeleteLove your fascinator--it's also perfect for a tea party!
Thank you Margie. Yes that fascinator would indeed be lovely for a tea party.
DeleteP.S. I hope my last comment went through...I'm still getting used to this new commenting format.
ReplyDeleteIt went through. Yes, I have been totally confused lately with blogger!
DeleteCongratulations to your darling granddaughter. Raygen!! What an accomplishment!! How fun with all your girls for Mother’s Day, Cindy. You and Marty sure looked super cute. I always love seeing your happy family pictures.
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DeleteCongratulations to Raygen! I loved all the pictures and your dresses! I am going to Texas on Saturday for a few days and will be taking dresses to stay cool! Our church helps out with the local Foster Kids program. I just posted on Tuesday 4 but talked about Mother's Day at church and a special service that my grand was in. Enjoy your week Cindy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan. Enjoy your trip.
DeleteBeautiful Mother's Day pics Cindy! How fun to have brunch with your girls. Love your Kentucky Derby hat, adorable! The party looks like it was so much fun, with a stable no less! We have a Derby party every year, the kids love picking the horses with their funny names! Have a great week Cindy~
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Thanks Jenna. Yes, I always look forward to your Kentucky Derby post each year.
DeleteYour Mother’s Day weekend looks perfect. Your girls are beautiful and I know they are great mothers, after all, they learned from you. Marty and you look so festive! Have a wonderful week dear one!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the graduation!!! And wow, love the dress. You all go all the way out on everything and I love it. Thank you on the comment of my painting. I really need to grab my oils and play some, its been forever.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam. Your painting is beautiful!
DeleteHow exciting! From start to finish...you raced through this post with all kinds of awards and prizes!! I loved every exciting moment of it. And your fascinator hat! Oh, I'd love to have one of those! They are so cute, and especially on you!!! What a lot of blessings...so proud of your Raygen! That's pretty amazing already getting her AA and her HS diploma at once! That' pretty amazing. I love the Isaiah 117 house idea. Thank you for sharing all of this with us. Just so great! Praise God!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam.
DeleteOh I love that snapshot where your daughter scoops you up in her arms! And those little black gloves! All just so fun, friend. You are the best medicine.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteCindy,
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoy visiting you and seeing your posts about your family and all the pictures are just so delightful!! Looks like you had a great time at all the events but the Kentucky Derby event really struck my fancy!! How fun!! Thanks for sharing and thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Such a lovely post and wonderful photographs.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy day and week ahead.
All the best Jan
Dear, sweet friend! You look SO beautiful in all the photos! Your beauty is not only external, but you are so beautiful on the inside, as well. I love seeing all the fun things you do with your sweet daughters! I got tickled at the one where it looks like your daughter is about to drop you! LOL! I hope all was well & there were no injuries. :) I continue to pray for you and am sending many hugs your way today and much love!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much sweet friend.
DeleteThis event sounds like a wonderful affair and for such a worthy cause! You and Marty looked fabulous! And no wonder your daughters have turned out to be such great mommas, just look at their role model! Wishing you a wonderful weekend! Zenda
ReplyDeleteThank you Zenda.
DeleteAs a Louisville-raised girl living in Tennessee, I love your Derby Hat! What a beautiful Mother's Day Weekend - daughters, horse races, graduation - lots of goodness!
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