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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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{Sweet Summertime}

 Well friends, it seems that I cannot catch up with blogging as of late. Summer time is filled to the brim with all sorts of things but I am here today. Hope you all are doing well and enjoying summer. I am already wishing for cooler temps to be honest. But, praise the Lord for air conditioning right?


I saw this on FB and couldn't help but chuckle. I love reading church signs.



Marty and made a little trip to our hunting camp and took a little ride through those old Georgia pines. It will be whitetail deer season before long. I can't wait!



We stopped by the local Farmer's Market and shopped around a bit. I must say, their produce is much cheaper than the grocery stores are.


It was a nice little outing for us. We spent the night and just enjoyed being out in God's beautiful creation.


My Succulents are thriving even in this heat! I need to pull out the weeds from them but too hot to stay outside long.


I snapped this picture of my granddaughter Kyleigh in church. It just melted my heart. The Praise team was singing and she was so moved by our Lord that she simply and quietly begin to praise Him. Oh what this does for a Nana's heart!

This is such a phrase worth reading. This was shared by a friend in my Bible study group and oh how fitting this day and time where it seems that most are living the human trinity. 

I hope that your week has started out good and that you are truly enjoying your summer. I will close with this today as I find this to be so very true. 

Hugs and blessings, Cindy


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  1. Martha Jane OrlandoJuly 25, 2023 at 2:41 PM

    Oh, Cindy, I so loved your photos here and catching up with how your summer is going. Before you even told us where you were, I knew I was looking at south Georgia by the pines. :) And yes, farmers' markets are by far the best! Like you, I'll be glad when this heat goes away, though.
    Your granddaughter is lovely!!!
    Blessings!

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    1. Creations By CindyJuly 25, 2023 at 2:49 PM

      There is just something about those Georgia pines aren't there? Thanks for visiting Martha Jane.

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  2. Visits With MaryJuly 25, 2023 at 4:28 PM

    Hi Cindy!! The picture of Kyleigh touched my heart, so precious. I love to shop at a farmers market, we just don't have any here. If we take a road trip out of crowded, citified Harris County we usually find one, or two!! Staying cool is hard to do unless you stay inside which is just what I'm doing. Yep, Thank You Lord for a/c. ((hugs))

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  3. AnonymousJuly 25, 2023 at 5:31 PM

    Thank you for the lovely photographs you've shared here.
    The produce at the Farmer's Market looks wonderful, and what a very special photograph of Kyleigh :)

    Enjoy your summer days.

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

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  4. AnonymousJuly 25, 2023 at 6:24 PM

    Just looking at all the wonderful colourful vegetables at the Farmers Market makes a person smile. So does that church sign. LOL
    So nice that you and Marty could get away for a short trip just the two of you ♥♥♥
    Blessings, GM

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  5. Pamela M. SteinerJuly 25, 2023 at 6:43 PM

    I loved this so much, and especially the picture of Kyleigh. That really blessed my heart for sure. Wow. I loved all of the above pictures and quotes and your stories. Thank you for sharing. Those GA. pine trees look a lot like the ones around here...they just keep growing and growing and growing! LOL. Take care my friend and try to stay cool. Fall will be here soon...i hope.

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  6. MargieJuly 25, 2023 at 9:22 PM

    Your succulents look great, Cindy! I got a couple from a church sale back in May and they did not survive. Forgot to water them. Whoops!

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    1. Creations By CindyJuly 26, 2023 at 4:18 PM

      It seems that my succulents doesn't require a whole lot of water and with lack of rain here guess that's a good thing. But they sure do multiply.

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  7. thepaintedapron.comJuly 26, 2023 at 8:53 AM

    I'm so glad you are having such a busy, happy summer Cindy! This summer is flying by, my grands start back to school in 2 weeks! Love the quotes you shared today, thank you~
    Jenna

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  8. SusanJuly 28, 2023 at 3:27 AM

    Hi Cindy, I enjoyed my visit here tonight. Looks like we are both busy with family and church too. I posted a picture of my granddaughter singing and a family picture too. I have never had fresh deer meet. Someday. Enjoy your days with family!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 30, 2023 at 10:43 AM

    Hi Cindy, I don’t know why I am showing as anonymous (lol). I love your sweet summertime photos. I love seeing what you are doing and the granddaughter is definitely a keeper photo. Stay cool as much as possible.
    Pam @ Everyday Living

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    1. Creations By CindyJuly 30, 2023 at 3:39 PM

      Thanks Pam. Blogger seems to have a mind of it's own. LOL!

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  10. BarbaraJuly 30, 2023 at 2:10 PM

    "Silence can never be misquoted." Wow. That's profoundly true. And yes, silence is good advice more times than not. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. CherylJuly 31, 2023 at 5:30 AM

    That picture of your granddaughter! Speaks a thousand words, and so precious!! Thank you for sharing that with us. God bless you and your family, sweet friend.

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  12. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenAugust 2, 2023 at 9:00 AM

    You and Marty have the best time, Cindy. You look so cute riding through the Georgia pines. Your granddaughter looks precious in that picture. Thank you for your beautiful quotes. Have a blessed week! 😘

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  13. ChristineAugust 8, 2023 at 4:10 PM

    I like reading your blog becaue it's so much fun! A little humor mixed in with whimsy and family.

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

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