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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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{Welcome To April}

 


It's a brand new month already in the new year and it seems that January through March has just flown by. We kicked off the new month with a Conner reunion today and I must say that the weather was absolutely beautiful for a big gathering. My FIL has only two siblings left so he was happy to have them both with him today. He's 88. He has one older sister and one younger sister left in his family. He truly felt blessed today. 


The three youngest grands came to spend the day with me on on Friday. I kept them busy as we attempted to TRY and organize my She-Shed. Well, not much organizing but they had fun playing.



Let's just say that not much organizing was done but at least I can walk in there now! LOL! 


Organizing will have to wait but what fun the little's did have in Nana's She-Shed. Memories are much better than perfection to me. 

My granddaughter Kyleigh was going to a Play that night with family friends so she asked me if I would put just a tad of makeup on her and fix her hair. 


The youngest of our grands had her first soccer game of the season so we enjoyed watching her. Amazing at how in one year she has learned so much. 


Annaleigh is the baby of our six grandchildren. Marty and I are so blessed that our children all live nearby and that we can be active in their lives.  

I do hope that you all have a wonderful week and the new month we are now entered into will bring you lots of blessings, fun and joy. I will close with another devotional that spoke to me this week. Maybe it speaks to you too.

Hugs and blessings, Cindy













 

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  1. Pamela M. SteinerApril 2, 2023 at 8:12 PM

    Oh, what a wonderful post. I enjoyed this from beginning to end. I loved seeing your She-Shed and knowing how the grandgirls enjoyed spending time in there with you. It sure looks organized to me! Amazingly so! How wonderful to have such a neat place to store your decor and extra dishes, etc. It's easy to go in there and see what you are looking for and not have to trip over ten zillion other boxes of things to get to them. That's how my storage shed is. Of course, I have to share my space with the tool shed portion...hubby's workbench, etc., so there is no way I could ever leave things open on the shelves, etc. I dream of having a she-shed someday...you are inspiring me to keep thinking about it even more! I loved the devotional at the end. Yes, it is hard for us to allow others to see us in a less than perfect condition...we don't want others to see how we "really look", without make up and hair intact, and our clean/nice clothes...or when we are broken and hurting. But it's true, we need to allow others to minister to us at times. It raises the level of friendship to a better, truer place, and people begin to know they can be real with us as well. Good lesson. Thank you for sharing it. I hope you have a blessed and wonderful Holy Week.

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  2. thepaintedapron.comApril 3, 2023 at 8:05 AM

    What a great She-Shed to house all your stuff in one spot! And yes you are very blessed to have your family close by...Mine is close to me too, I can't imagine having to get on an airplane and only be able to see my grands only a few times a year! Happy April Cindy~
    Jenna

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 3, 2023 at 4:06 PM

      If I can just get her organized better! LOL! But, at least I can walk in it!

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  3. AnonymousApril 3, 2023 at 5:57 PM

    Your She-Shed looks neat and organized to me!! Kyleigh sure is growing up fast. Grands grow up too fast anyway, don't they!! Easter Blessings, GM

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  4. AnonymousApril 3, 2023 at 7:01 PM

    Cindy, what a great She-Shed to store all your pretties! I am also so happy to have my grands close. Your granddaughters are beautiful!

    Pam @ Everyday Living

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  5. MargieApril 3, 2023 at 7:46 PM

    I'm totally geeking out over your she-shed! It looks pretty organized to me. Hee! I need one for all my teawares! LOL.

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  6. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenApril 3, 2023 at 9:05 PM

    Yes, that last page certainly spoke to me, Cindy. We love to be of help to others and we must let others help us in return.
    Your she shed is a wonderful place for storage. Aren’t you thankful to have that? I have to store things in bins in my garage.
    Those girls are sure growing up, especially Kyleigh! I hope she had fun at the play.
    Happy Easter blessings to you and your family, sweet friend.

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  7. SusanApril 4, 2023 at 3:14 AM

    I need a she-shed! It will happen one of these days because hubby wants more garage space! Cut pictures of your grands. They sure grow up quickly! I bet you are getting ready for Easter. I am doing a little decorating. I need to get out my spring dishes and wash them. I love your tablescapes. Have a great week Cindy!

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 4, 2023 at 2:51 PM

      Thanks Susan. Happy Easter to you and your family.

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  8. PamApril 4, 2023 at 12:36 PM

    Said it before and I will say again, you have such a beautiful family. HAHA.....I no longer had a shed (now garage and basement) but my shed NEVER looked A. That organized and B. That clean! C. That emptied......lol.....I stored everything out there since there was not storage in the house. Nice when you have help though, sometimes. Sometimes my sweet little grand BOYS rather get in stuff!

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 4, 2023 at 2:52 PM

      Pam, my littles loved playing in the shed so not too much was accomplished! LOL!

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  9. Visits With MaryApril 4, 2023 at 2:14 PM

    Oh Cindy, I want to come play in your she shed too!!! :)

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  10. Heather{Our Life In a Click}April 6, 2023 at 7:40 AM

    They are all getting so big!! I would love to hang out in your she-shed. It looks organized to me!! The kids must love it!

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  11. AnonymousApril 6, 2023 at 6:22 PM

    Your She-Shed looks wonderful, such a good place to put everything.
    I enjoyed seeing your family photographs, it is lovely that your family lives close by.

    We will be seeing family over the Easter weekend, which will be great :)

    Wishing you a happy and blessed Easter.
    My good wishes.

    All the best Jan
    https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/

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  12. AnonymousApril 6, 2023 at 6:23 PM

    Hoping my comment came through, blogger seems to have a few glitches!

    All the best Jan
    https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 9, 2023 at 6:47 PM

      Thanks Jan. Yes Blogger indeed has some glitches. I had a hard time getting a post to go through last week. Thanks and hope your Easter has been great!

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  13. CherylApril 10, 2023 at 10:42 AM

    Aw, your grands are so beautiful! Just like their Nana! So sweet that y'all live close together and can be such a part of each other's lives. That is a Divine gift.

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  14. Breathing In GraceApril 10, 2023 at 12:28 PM

    Your grand girls are all growing up so fast - and I adore your she-shed. It's so well organized. HOPE all of you had a wonderful Easter. Ours was really nice. I was so happy to have sunshine!!!

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  15. AnonymousMay 2, 2023 at 7:48 PM

    I LOVE your she-shed! I wish I had one, too. Your grands are growing up so fast and it's fun to see what they are doing. I've been away from keeping up with blogs but my heart says it's time to return. I always love to see what you're up to and where life is taking you, dear friend.
    ~Adrienne~

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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