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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 New Year}


 Well what do you know? Two blog posts in a week! LOL! I just want to say thank you to those of you that sent prayers and well wishes for Marty. He has some recuperating to do but he is doing good. 


We had a great beginning to a New Year with my family. We listened to our church service this morning as Marty is getting over a head cold so we decided it best not to venture out. But, we sure enjoyed a great lunch with the kids.

Grilled pork chops, fried cabbage, green beans, blackeye peas, rice, corn bread, biscuits, desserts galore and well...If this is a sign of how we will be eating the rest of the year then we have issues! LOL! 


I did get all of my Christmas in the kitchen and bathrooms, and even my laundry room put away. But, I think I will leave up my Christmas in the living room a few more days. I love Christmas decor! The girls offered to help me today to put it away. I should have taken them up on their offer! 


I've decided to carry on with my monthly focus board since doing that in 2022 brought me joy, focus, and peace of mind most days. My focus for January is "GOD IS ABLE". 


I hope that you all have a healthy, prosperous and beautiful New Year. 


I have promised myself that with this New Year, that I will try with all my might to TRUST an unknown future to a known God...Corrie ten boom. My verse for this year is Eph. 3:20 and though I "almost" vowed to not choose a WORD for this year I knew when God gave me that scripture that "Trust" was to be my word. Lord, Help me to trust You!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!

Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  1. SusanJanuary 1, 2023 at 7:33 PM

    Happy New Year Cindy! Trust is a good word, I have chosen focus. I heard that word at church and it just touched my heart. To focus first on God. God bless you and your family is 2023!

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    1. Creations By CindyJanuary 2, 2023 at 9:17 AM

      Thank you Susan. Happy New Year! FOCUS...a good word!

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  2. SusanJanuary 1, 2023 at 8:18 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family. I just wrote about new word for the year. Hugs

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  3. GrammaGritsJanuary 1, 2023 at 8:22 PM

    One of my very favorite verses. Blessings in this New Year!!!

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  4. Pamela M. SteinerJanuary 1, 2023 at 8:43 PM

    I love your word "Trust"...and I know God will be helping you to learn to trust Him even more and more each day. We know He is faithful, and that we can trust Him to do exceedingly and abundantly above all we could ever ask or think...yeah, that's one of my favorite verses too! My new word for 2023 is Listen. I am trying to pay better attention to what He is saying to me through His Word and from what is happening around me. It will be a good discipline for me to attune my ears to Him and truly LISTEN. Glad Marty is doing better, and we will continue to pray. Have a blessed and happy and healthy New Year!

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    1. Creations By CindyJanuary 2, 2023 at 9:18 AM

      Listen is a great word as it is a reminder for us to listen to His Still Small Voice. Happy New Year!

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  5. Granny MarigoldJanuary 2, 2023 at 1:19 AM

    And a beautiful and healthy New Year to you and to Marty !!

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  6. VeeJanuary 2, 2023 at 10:21 AM

    Great word! That menu is as New Year's Day as can be. A Happy New Year and a Health-filled New Year to you and yours!

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    1. Creations By CindyJanuary 2, 2023 at 5:13 PM

      Thank you Vee. We are having leftovers tonight. LOL!

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  7. MargieJanuary 2, 2023 at 4:53 PM

    Happy New Year, Cindy!

    You picked another great word/theme for the year!

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  8. Martha Jane OrlandoJanuary 2, 2023 at 7:41 PM

    Trust is a wonderful word for the year, Cindy, and I so loved "meeting" you and your family at your blog today. I will definitely subscribe! I did leave a comment to yours on my blog, explaining how you can sign up.
    Blessings and Happy New Year!

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  9. Martha Jane OrlandoJanuary 2, 2023 at 9:33 PM

    Hi, again, Cindy! I couldn't see how to sign up for your blog either. Any tips? If you want to contact me, please do so at marthaorlando@gmail.com. Thanks!

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    1. Creations By CindyJanuary 3, 2023 at 12:26 PM

      Oh my! I am not sure now. I thought it used to be there but so much has changed with blogger. I will check it out. Thanks for telling me.

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    2. Martha Jane OrlandoJanuary 3, 2023 at 8:12 PM

      You are so welcome, new friend!

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  10. thepaintedapron.comJanuary 3, 2023 at 8:30 AM

    Happy 2023 Cindy! What wonderful photos of you and your girls! Prayers for Marty and trust is a perfect focus word~

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  11. Pam RichardsonJanuary 3, 2023 at 12:28 PM

    Cindy, Ephesians 3:20 is a favorite verse. Trust is a word to meditate on every day. Prayers and blessings, dear one!

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  12. Lowcarb team memberJanuary 3, 2023 at 5:40 PM

    So pleased that with some recuperating to do Marty is doing good.

    Lovely photographs :)

    My good wishes to you and yours for a happy 2023.

    All the best Jan

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  13. Lea @ CiCis CornerJanuary 3, 2023 at 7:15 PM

    So good to catch up with you as I've been MIA in reading blogs lately. Sorry to hear that Marty has had some health issues. I guess I missed that. Blessings abundant sweet friend to this new year!

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  14. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJanuary 6, 2023 at 8:59 AM

    Trust is the best word for your New Year, Cindy. Prayers will continue for both of you. Hugs, and blessings are sent to you.

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  15. BarbaraJanuary 7, 2023 at 3:17 PM

    How interesting, Cindy, that "Trust" is my word for this year, too! I will be sharing it in my next post (yet to be written). Beautiful pictures you've shared here!

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    1. Creations By CindyJanuary 8, 2023 at 6:09 PM

      God working on us both! LOL! Happy New Year to you and Gary.

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  16. Creations By CindyJanuary 8, 2023 at 6:08 PM

    Thanks so much.

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  17. Heather{Our Life In a Click}January 13, 2023 at 8:39 AM

    Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family!

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  18. Debbie-DabbleJanuary 20, 2023 at 1:06 PM

    Cindy,
    I LOVE your Focus for January and I LOVE your Word for the year...Glad to hear Marty is doing better and sending prayers for his continued recovery. I am happy to say that we are back to attending Mass in person at our church and we have a wonderful new young priest which makes us happy..I hope to get more involved with our parish and do some volunteering in the coming year...

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  19. CherylFebruary 16, 2023 at 10:43 PM

    It was so wonderful to stop by and visit with you tonight! I am still not being notified when you post. So frustrating! May the Lord bless you, dear friend.

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

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