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{It's A New Beginning Y'all}

  It's a tad late to wish a  Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily.  I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
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{Happy December Everyone}

 

Hello to everyone. I am so sorry that I have been missing in action with blogging as of late. I wanted to pop in and to tell you sweet friends that I am doing fine. Many of you have reached out to me. Marty and I have tried to do more hunting together this season and though he isn't retired he has taken an extra day here and there off so we have tried to hunt more. Marty's dad was also under the weather for a spell and though he is much better and able to hunt with us that surely requires extra time and attention and we are thrilled that he is able to go with us when we go. We've honestly had a lot going on and it would take too long for me to share. However, I wanted to pop in and say hey and that I do pray that you all have a very Merry Christmas. I am hoping to get back to some normalcy soon. Not sure what normal is at times but I give God the praise for every day we have. 


I did harvest a nice buck on one my trips. The Lord just simply found favor in me on that cold Georgia morning. 


I've gotten all my Christmas decor done except for my dining table and I am doing it tomorrow I hope. I did get the most important part of my decor up early though and have been enjoying this beautiful nativity set my three daughters gave to me. 

As most of you know I was challenged to do a focus board each month for the new year, 2022. I have been faithful to do that each month and it has been so good for me in lots of ways. My December focus says it all for me. 

I hope that you all have a wonderful week and I will be dropping in this week to visit, God willing. God bless each of you and may all of your Christmas wishes come true.

Hugs and blessings, Cindy


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  1. Granny MarigoldDecember 4, 2022 at 9:01 PM

    Look at you with that big Buck that you got. That's great! Sorry things are a bit hectic for you. I suppose December can be that way. Have a good week.

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  2. SusanDecember 4, 2022 at 9:10 PM

    Hi Cindy, so happy to see you post. I follow you on IG, so I know you have been busy with your family as I have. Enjoy the season!

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  3. Pam RichardsonDecember 4, 2022 at 9:15 PM

    Hello Cindy, I am so glad to read your post and know that you are well. I am glad your FIL is much improved. Blessings to you, sweet friend!

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  4. Pamela M. SteinerDecember 5, 2022 at 7:03 AM

    I was beginning to wonder, but had seen your posts on FB, so knew you were alive and well! That buck is huge! I hope you all enjoy lots of good venison dinners from that one! What all do you fix with that? I'd be curious to know. Love your nativity set! That is really really special, especially that your daughters all gave it to you. And I love your focus board and verses. That's been very special to see each month. God bless you dear friend. I hear you about normalcy, etc. It's been crazy for us too, but it's all good and we are blessed. Have a very Merry Christmas season.

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 5, 2022 at 10:47 AM

      Pam, we make all sorts of dishes with our deer venison. We love it. I've truly enjoyed my focus boards each month.

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  5. MelanieDecember 5, 2022 at 11:45 AM

    I'm glad that Marty's dad is doing better. Your scripture verse is a sweet reminder that Jesus is our hope and our strong tower. I'm glad you enjoyed the hymn on my blog. I do love some of the modern contemporary Christian music but there is something about those old hymns that touch my heart. Have a lovely week, my friend.

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 5, 2022 at 12:36 PM

      Thanks you Melanie. I love all different types of music and songs. I have listened to what you posted this morning and it sure brought joy to my heart.

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  6. VeeDecember 5, 2022 at 1:30 PM

    Congrats on the buck! Nothing like food in the freezer. ☺️

    I was wondering where you had run off to... So glad that you popped in to update us.
    Many blessings this December...

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  7. thepaintedapron.comDecember 5, 2022 at 2:32 PM

    Life can get busy! Have a wonderful December Cindy!

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  8. MargieDecember 5, 2022 at 8:26 PM

    Your Nativity set is beautiful!

    I've seen your IG and FB posts, so I knew you were having fun in real life! LOL.

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  9. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenDecember 6, 2022 at 8:56 AM

    You are my favorite huntress, Miss Cindy! It was good to read a post from you. You have been very faithful with your message board, and your nativity set from your daughters is beautiful! I am enjoying mine that my family gave me years ago. Thank you for popping in to visit my little blog.
    Enjoy the blessings of the Advent Season.

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  10. Visits With MaryDecember 6, 2022 at 1:10 PM

    I see you'll have a freezer full of venison!! I love chili made with venison, so good! Was good to see your FIL was well enough to go hunting with you, hope he remains well. As always, your Christmas decorations are lovely, look forward to seeing more. Merry Christmas

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 6, 2022 at 3:41 PM

      We love venison chili too. I actually cook a lot with venison. Of course my favorite is fried back stap!

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  11. Lowcarb team memberDecember 6, 2022 at 5:31 PM

    Pleased to read your post and know that you are well.

    December is so often a busy month.
    I hope your FIL remains well.

    I do like your nativity scene ...

    Enjoy your December days.

    All the best Jan

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  12. Lea @ CiCis CornerDecember 6, 2022 at 9:52 PM

    So good to stop by and hear the latest with you. Nice kill, look at you! Happiest of holidays to you and yours!

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  13. Linda StollDecember 7, 2022 at 9:22 AM

    Oh it's so good to see you again, sweet Cindy! I'd come by here and there to see if you'd written and all I can say is that you've been missed. You are a ray of sunshine, girl! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas season. I know there'll be lots of love and laughter and joy around the table because that's who you are.

    And yes, one of blogging's many pleasures is that we make our own schedule and can come and go as we please. It's all grace. Enjoy right where you are, friend.
    xo

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 7, 2022 at 3:35 PM

      Thank you Linda. You sure have a way of brightening up my day.

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  14. Heather{Our Life In a Click}December 8, 2022 at 8:42 AM

    I'm glad you're doing well and enjoying your December! It's going too fast!

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  15. BarbaraDecember 12, 2022 at 3:50 PM

    Like you, Cindy, I've had some things going on that prevented me from indulging in blog reading and commenting as much as I like to do. But everybody understands, and we are just glad to see that you are still alive and well! (smile) Your decorations and sharing Scripture are always inspiring and helpful to me in the deepest places of my being. Hugs to you!

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  16. CherylDecember 30, 2022 at 1:14 AM

    Wow, that is a nice buck! Very impressive, my friend! Sending hugs your way tonight. :)

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So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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