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{It's Been A Hot Minute Y'all}

  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...
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{It's a Hot Chocolate Kinda Night}

 

I decided to treat myself to a cup of hot chocolate as I was preparing a little blog post for this week. Nothing like a cup of hot chocolate. Well, unless you are sitting by a nice fire enjoying it that is! It isn't cold enough for that in my neck of the woods. I wish it was! But, it's a perfect cool evening for hot chocolate.


Marty, his dad and I had a little venison sausage making one day last week. Marty and I were so blessed to harvest deer this season and I cook with venison a lot so sausage was on our list.  It's a lot of work to be honest but oh so good.


I stopped by one of local Dollar store's one day and was browsing through the Christmas on clearance to see if something caught my eye. Well, several things did in fact but this was so cute. It did not look christmasy so I thought someone had maybe just sat it down on the clearance rack. NOPE, when it rang up it was a whole $2.50. I sat it on my blanket ladder for a picture but not sure where I will put it. It may wind up being part of the blanket ladder decor.

I hope that the New Year has started out wonderful for you all. Marty is recovering well and I thank you all for well wishes and prayers.  We actually ventured out with his dad and one of my SIL for the weekend for the last white tail deer hunt of the season. Under doctor's orders he can travel as long as he gets out of the vehicle once every hour and walks and stretches. Well see here...NO PROBLEM for me because I am like that anyway! I can't stand to ride for long hours so doctor's orders for him suited me just fine! LOL!  He couldn't climb in a tree stand but he could sit along the edge of a field in a chair. He enjoyed the fresh brisk air and the outing. We had a great time with family. 

Hope you all have a wonderful week. I am thinking maybe another cup of hot chocolate...maybe....

Hugs and blessings, Cindy
  


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  1. LindaJanuary 8, 2023 at 7:10 PM

    I am happy to know Marty is feeling better. Nope, not quite cold enough for hot coca, but the evenings have chilled a bit. I hope you have a beautiful week my friend.

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  2. thepaintedapron.comJanuary 9, 2023 at 8:41 AM

    I'm glad Marty is getting better and able to do things you both love! Have a great week Cindy!
    Jenna

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  3. ~Lavender Dreamer~January 9, 2023 at 9:36 AM

    I hope your sweet hubby continues to get better. I know you'll keep him from overdoing! Take care and enjoy your week! (we always made the deer sausage too and it was amazing!)

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  4. Visits With MaryJanuary 9, 2023 at 2:42 PM

    Another cup of hot chocolate sounds perfect to me. Making deer sausage can be a lot of work, but it's so good. We also like making chili with deer meat. I was in Dollar General the other day and they had a big table set up with 1/2 off Christmas items, it sure was tempting but I made it out with buying a thing. When I got home I kept thinking about all that Christmas stuff so stinkin' cheap. Now why didn't I buy something? lol

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    1. Creations By CindyJanuary 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM

      I know Miss Mary. It's so hard to pass up a good deal! LOL!

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  5. MargieJanuary 9, 2023 at 6:36 PM

    Glad to hear that Marty is on the mend!

    Great find at the Dollar Tree...haven't been to my local DT yet this year. I'm trying to be good. LOL.

    The hot chocolate looks yummy! Sometimes I add to my hot chocolate matcha or infuse it with a chai or Earl grey!

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    1. Creations By CindyJanuary 9, 2023 at 6:41 PM

      Thanks Margie. Ooh, I bet some Chair would be good added.

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  6. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJanuary 9, 2023 at 8:14 PM

    I’m glad that Marty is doing well and I know that getting out must’ve done him so much good. Your sausage making is a family affair, and I’ll bet it’s so tasty. Keep on TRUSTing my friend. My prayers continue. Love and blessings to you.

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  7. Granny MarigoldJanuary 9, 2023 at 9:47 PM

    It's great to know that Marty is feeling better. I hope he continues to mend and will soon be 100% well. (A big mug of hot chocolate sounds like a good idea!)

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    1. Creations By CindyJanuary 10, 2023 at 2:39 PM

      Cooler here today so feeling a cup of hot chocolate is in store today too.

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  8. PamJanuary 10, 2023 at 10:31 AM

    Woman you totally make me smile reading about going deer hunting! I celebrated my niece cause she is a hunter but I can't do it. LOL....Yum, just finished coffee but hot choc sounds great right now.

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    1. Creations By CindyJanuary 10, 2023 at 2:40 PM

      It's in my blood I guess! Was raised in, married in it and well, love it. Coffee is my kind of talk but a cup of hot chocolate sure eases the sweet tooth. LOL!

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  9. BarbaraJanuary 10, 2023 at 5:10 PM

    Love hot chocolate here but I tend to over-indulge and the pounds find me all too easily! But it is winter, after all, even here in Florida. So, bring it on!!

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    1. Creations By CindyJanuary 10, 2023 at 5:47 PM

      Marty has gotten to where he wants a cup every night. LOL! These cool nights it sure does taste good though.

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  10. Lowcarb team memberJanuary 11, 2023 at 5:26 PM

    I'm actually enjoying a cup of tea while reading your blog :)

    So pleased that Marty is feeling better.
    My good wishes to you both.

    All the best Jan

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  11. Heather{Our Life In a Click}January 13, 2023 at 8:38 AM

    Some hot chocolate sounds perfect right now. Glad you got out for a bit. I have to back read to see what happened with dear Marty.

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  12. Pamela M. SteinerJanuary 13, 2023 at 7:49 PM

    Your hot chocolate looks tempting! It is cooling down here tonight and for the weekend, so some hot chocolate might be on the "menu" for me as well. So glad your Marty is doing better and that you were able to get out and do a little more hunting. Also, I know you will enjoy that sausage! Y'all are blessed to have that venison to eat throughout the year. I haven't had much experience in cooking it, but I do like it. I bet you have some good recipes. Yes, TRUST is a good word for us as we begin a new year. I will put my trust in the Lord for I know He will never fail me. Amen.

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  13. Linda StollJanuary 14, 2023 at 4:33 PM

    Hot chocolate sounds so perfect right about now, Cindy! And don't you love finding a wonderful little bargain. There always seems to be a place for it, doesn't there!

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  14. Pam RichardsonJanuary 17, 2023 at 9:39 PM

    I am so glad that Marty is improving. I love hot chocolate and a bargain! Blessings, sweet friend!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2023 at 12:58 PM

    Cindy,
    Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your family! Love the Dollar Tree wreath...I bought a heart shaped wood bead wrath from Dollar Tree for Valentine's Day for $1.25...I will be dabbling with it!! Glad Marty is recovering and praying for his continued recovery!! Thanks for taking the t time to visit!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  16. CherylFebruary 16, 2023 at 10:46 PM

    Aw, I love your "hope" sign! So pretty! I'm so glad Marty got to get out and go hunting with you and do something he enjoys so much. God bless you all.

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

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