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{May Has Arrived}

  I sure hope that your May has kicked off to a good start. The heat is settling in quick around our parts.  We've kicked off May with watching our softball girls win the District. Next week we start another round of ball. It's so much fun to watch these girls and especially our girl, Mallory. She plays centerfield.  We were so proud of both teams that played against each other. They all, hand in hand gathered together as one of our girls prayed for the game and also for one of our young men that was in a horrific car accident and fighting. His name is Kaden if you can think to lift him up to our Lord.  I had the opportunity recently to speak to a group of women at a ladies luncheon event at a local church. Oh we had so much fun. I wished I had gotten pictures of the beautiful decorations. We had a TEA PARTY and we each kept the cup that we drank out of it.  Isn't she just lovely? Easter has come and gone but we sure have a great time with family. We gather each...

"It's A Brand New Year, A Brand New Day and A Brand New Moment"


 I sure hope your New Year has started off good and that you are enjoying life. I wanted to share a few pictures we snapped over the holidays. Of course I wanted to share my WORD for "2024". The Lord surely has speaking to my heart about staying focused on Him and not worrying, fretting and pondering what the future holds because HE is the ONLY ONE that holds my future. 


It's always fun to see Santa and know him up close and personal. LOL! (Marty's brother played Santa for all of our children)

My girls!



Lots of love with our family.



A whole lot baking and cooking went on too over the holidays but I had some good little helpers.

I had to show you all the beautiful gift that my sister Mary gave to me for Christmas. It meant so very much too me and as always, God's timing was perfect. Nothing like being wrapped in the Word in Word of God. 

I will close with my January Focus. This is my 3rd year of doing a monthly focus board and a reminder that no matter what we have gone through, dealing with or may experience in life that our FOCUS is on Christ. Praying that your New Year is wonderful to you all. 

Happy New Year everyone.

Hugs and blessings, Cindy



Comments

  1. Hi Cindy, it is so wonderful to see you here. ‘Focus’ is a great word for 2024 and a good reminder for me. Your family photos are fabulous. Your girls are beautiful, the granddaughters are just as beautiful as their mothers and grandmother. You also have a very handsome grandson. I have missed you and wishing you a Happy New Year!

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  2. Cindy, I do not remember seeing your November post. I am so sorry you have been so sick. I certainly hope you are stronger and feeling better, my friend ❤️🙏🏻

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  3. Each picture shows the love that exists between your family members. It's so wonderful to see. Love those matching PJs 💗💗💗

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  4. Happy New Year my friend! So nice to see your beautiful family enjoying life and each other!!

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  5. Beautiful family photos Cindy!! Happy 2024!
    Jenna

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  6. Loved your sweet family photos and word for the year, Cindy! May God richly bless you and yours in the New Year.

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    1. God bless you too sweet lady. Prayed for your spirit over the loss of your beloved pet.

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  7. I love the idea of your monthly focus board! I need something like that. As far as words for this year, I've had 2 words - commitment and peace come to me.

    I love your pajama photos! We all are so adorable! Lovely family photos.

    Cold here in east TN and snowing. I'll be staying in for the week. Have a great week.

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    1. Stay Warm Melanie! I love my focus board and have about wore mine out. Think I will shop for a new one.

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  8. Your quilt is awesome, bet it feels good to snuggle under. Also liked you focus board, great idea to get your word out where it's a daily reminder. AND, always love your family photos. Better put a book on the head of those grands, they're just growing up too fast♥

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  9. I loved your photos - especially those matching pjs. I am going to remember that one for next year. You girls look so cute! I really like the blanket from your sister. A gift you will enjoy for a long time....especially this time of year! Goodness but it is cold! I enjoyed your post and am happy to have "stumbled" on your blog along the blog reading "rabbit hole" - lol!! Happy Monday!

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  10. Thank you for these wonderful photos. It's always so great to see you and your beautiful family together! You all do have so much fun! What a blessing! You've been in my thoughts and prayers. FOCUS is a great word. I know God will use it for His glory in your life in 2024.

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  11. Hello and Happy New Year Wishes to you and your lovely family.
    You've shared such beautiful photographs, so nice to see everyone's smiling faces :)

    Take care, my good wishes.

    All the best Jan
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  12. Happy New Year, Cindy! Can't believe we're already halfway though January. LOL.

    Love the matching Christmas pajamas.

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  13. Hi Cindy, I love the pictures of your happy family. Your grandson is so tall! Time goes by way to fast. I remember when your two youngest were born with lots of dark hair. We are blessed to be able to see our grands often. I like your word Focus. Happy New Year Cindy!

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    1. Thanks Susan. Conner is tall. Almost everyone taller than me! LOL!

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  14. oh yes, I'm so grateful with you, Cindy, that He holds our future in His loving, capable hands. where would we be without Jesus. may we find Him very near and dear as we continue heading forward.

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  15. I'm sorry that I'm so late to visit, Cindy! How thankful I am to be in the online bible study with you, and be encouraged together in the Lord. I love your word "Focus" for the new year! The Lord is so gracious to care for us so tenderly, meeting our needs! Many blessings to you dear friend!

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

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