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...
We surely give our Lord the praise for allowing us to take some time to enjoy the mountains before Marty returns to work. He is doing good and a little mountain air was just what the doctor ordered.
It had snowed a few days earlier prior to our arrival so on the first day we arrived the mountain side was covered with white beauty that already had started melting. I still can't believe I didn't snap a picture of it! Guess this Floridian was just glad to see that white stuff for a change! The weather was perfect.
The cabin was lovely. We have stayed in this cabin before and loved it.
We enjoyed a lot of afternoon and late evening fires.
We enjoyed walking some outside the cabin and Marty likes to hike. However, that was limited for now but we did managed to get in some walking.
I even managed to get in a little yoga one morning! Marty said, "You are on vacation now"! LOL!
We went to several nearby towns for day trips and enjoyed eating out and a little shopping! We even found a little garden named after us! LOL!
If you enjoy antique shopping and specialty shops then you'd be happy in Blueridge, Dahlonega and Elijay, Ga. We have stayed in all three locations and enjoy the quaint, small towns for sure. I think we hit every spot there was!
I came home with quite a few goodies from Deerly Blessed but this homemade candle is my absolute fav. "Flannel" is the smell and oh my!
And who can pass up a donut and coffee along the way!
The area that we were in is well known for their apples so LOTS of apples came home with us. Think I will be making apple pound cake, apple fritters, apple pie or apple and peanut butter for several weeks.
Of course Nana can't come home without little gifts for the grands....and the adult children! Yep, I have spoiled them I know but I love it!
The week sure seemed to go by in a hurry but it was so nice for a change of scenery and God knows what we need when we need it. We are thankful we had the opportunity to get away. Now as we say around my neck of the woods..."TIME TO GET BACK to the life we truly love". HOME!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Looks like you had a perfect week together. So happy for you to have that special time to relax and recuperate before Marty goes back to work. You are making me want to go back up there. We didn't have enough time to see everything we wanted to see since we were there for more than just a vacation. Maybe next time. You've given me lots of ideas about where to stay and what to do next time. We didn't see any apple places open...where did you find the fresh apples? Seemed like they were all closed for the season. I would have loved to have found some. Next time...Thank you for sharing your week with us. What a blessing. Oh, and speaking of blessing, I am enjoying 'Deerly Blessed" facebook page too! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteIt was surely a needed change of scenery for us Pam. A lot of the Apple orchids seemed to be closed in several areas. Either on the day we wanted to stop by or because they were short of help. We always visit Merciers while in BlueRidge. They have the best apples!
DeleteYour get away sounded so nice. I love that cabin! That is a lot of apples, and I am sure your family will be blessed with your baking! I love to go to Antique stores. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan. Marty and I both enjoy apples with peanut butter and my Soninloves love my apple pound cake. They will be put to good use for sure.
DeleteThat's a nice picture of you warming up by the fire pit. Sounds like you had a great time away. So great that Marty has recovered. Have a lovely week. Granny M
ReplyDeleteThanks so much GM.
DeleteLooks like the perfect relaxing getaway. Good for you!
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DeleteI always enjoy your mountain trips. It looked so peaceful up at the cabin. We haven't had any snow yet!!! You and Marty looked so cute and I loved that red buffalo check vest on you! It looks like a place I'd love to visit!
ReplyDeleteThanks sweet Heather Lou. That red buffalo check vest is one of my favorite winter clothing.
DeleteWhat a lovely getaway, the cabin you stayed in is beautiful! So glad Marty is so much better and you had fun shopping, touring and eating!
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Thank you Jenna. We sure did some good eating for sure!
DeleteIt's such a beautiful place! And I know we have to bundle up when it gets the least bit cold now. Love your pretty smile and Yogo moves....and hiking or course! I would love to have fresh apples. Any left? heehee!
ReplyDeleteMarty would love to go on the hikes that you do. I told him when he retires he may can do that more.
DeleteThat cabin in the woods is a perfect getaway. You looked a bit chilly sitting by the fire. Good thing you get to go home to Florida after a nice time in the mountains.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Vee, the temps can get down just a little for us Floridians and we are freezing! LOL!
DeleteCindy, I am so happy for you and Marty that you enjoyed time in the mountains. I am most happy he is improving and will be back at work soon. The cabin and shopping looks fabulous. Blessings, sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam.
DeleteWhat a wonderful getaway. So happy for you. Regine
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DeleteWhat a wonderful getaway!
ReplyDeleteI also enjoy visiting small quaint towns. My eagle eyes spotted some pretty teawares at the antique shop photos!
Margie, I saw so many beautiful pieces of teawares. But Mercy did they have a pretty price attached! LOL!
DeleteOh Cindy, that just looks like my kind of vacation…a cozy cabin, hiking, and quaint towns and shops. I’m so glad that Marty is doing better and that you could have this fun getaway. Of course, you always spoil your loved ones. That candle sounds so good! Enjoy your home sweet home. Love and blessings to you, sweet friend. ❤️
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DeleteWhat a lovely get-a-way, Cindy, for you and Marty. That Thrift Shop!!! You look adorable in every pic. So happy for you guys and that cabin looks romantic.
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet Mary.
Deleteoh what a gorgeous cabin ... and so much relaxing fun to go along with it. so happy you could get away on a mid-winter vacation friend ... and oh, those antique shops! aren't they the best?!
ReplyDeleteWe love that little cabin and have stayed in that particular one twice now. We did enjoy ourselves.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful trip! From what I've seen of those mountain cabins, they are all very attractive and so cozy. And the shopping -- I know you thoroughly enjoyed that. I'm glad you were able to do some special things you and Marty enjoy doing together. You two make a sweet couple.
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara.
DeleteAw, it made me homesick to hear of Dahlonega! We LOVE going there. Our first trip there was years ago when we were first married. We loved living in NE GA for three years and enjoyed driving over to Dahlonega while we lived there. So many sweet memories you brought to my mind tonight. Thank you for sharing, sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteWe sure enjoyed a day trip to Dahlonega. We actually spent a week there for our 25th wedding anniversary...over 20 years ago. Neat little town.
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