Well, I made it back to blog today! I've been MIA as several of my blogging friends pointed out and sent me sweet messages to check on me but I am back for today. We just returned from our family vacation and I always enjoy going but there is no place like home! I wanted to share a few pictures with you. I wish I could share them all but you'd be here for days! LOL! Anna Maria Island was our destination this year together as a family. It's such a beautiful piece of paradise. The Island is only 7 miles so we traveled around on golf carts and bikes. The beaches are so lovely there. Such peaceful moments can sure be had at the ocean. Marty and I decided to take the ride and we even enjoyed the dip! It was breath taking and such a smooth ride. Our three beauties. I did do some fishing but also lots of boating and a little reading. We celebrated our middle daughter Melissa's 40th birthday while on vacation. We decorated a room in the house that we rented and went all ou
June has crept upon us it seems. Y'all, it's six months until Christmas! LOL!
Wanted to share a few of my May blessings.
We have been blessed with fresh potatoes. We've been able to share some with others and still have plenty. My cucumbers, okra and orange tree was destroyed in the tornado that we took a hit from but what a blessing that we pulled the potatoes before the tornado.
Speaking of tornado it's been a job cleaning up the aftermath. God spared our home and us as we were home. Marty and I heard the sound of the tornado and retrieved to our bathtub for safety. The affects surely done a number on our barn, my shed, a pull trailer and oh our property was in a mess. Huge OLD trees gone! Such a mess but we are beginning to see the light at the end of tunnel with the cleanup. We have been so blessed with our children and friends that have come to help us. God surely had a hedge of protection around us.
Our oldest granddaughter Raygen graduation from College as Summa Cum Laude and her degree is in Digital Marketing and Communication. Our favorite grandson Conner (only grandson) graduated from High School. We are so proud of them. Our Raygen has already been offered a job in Digital marketing.
We've had three family birthdays. Our oldest daughter Kristy, our granddaughters, Kyleigh and Annaleigh. Such fun times.
We celebrated this birthday girl with a Mother's day outing for me eating out and shopping. What a fun time we had.
Our sweet little dancer Kyleigh had her dance recital. She performed beautifully and she does indeed have the best fan club ever.
May has surely brought many blessings to our family. I wanted to share with my blogging friends that I am having some health issues and going through many tests. But, my faith is in the Lord and I would covet your prayers.
I will close with my June Focus. We must always remember that this is surely the day that the Lord has made and to rejoice in it. What we may be dealing with in life might be a JOYFUL moment, but just remembering that our day holds purpose, meaning and is given to us from our Lord should be our focus. Every day is a gift.
Hope to be back soon and will be visiting my blogging friends.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Wow Cindy, that's a lot of potatoes! I am so sorry about the tornado, that's awful! Thankfully you weren't hurt but I'm sorry about your property damage. So many cute smiling faces! Congrats to Raygen and Happy Summer!
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Thank you Jenna. Wish you were close by as I'd share some home grown taters with you!
DeleteCindy, I am so sorry about the tornado, so thankful that you all and your home were spared. Tornados are so scary. Congrats to your graduates and Happy Birthday to all who turned another year older. I am sorry to read of your health issues and am adding you to my daily prayer list. Please keep me informed, sweet lady. Sending prayers and hugs🙏🏻🤗
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DeleteI'm sorry about the damage caused by the tornado but SO thankful that you and your family are safe. Good planning getting those potatoes out before the storm hit.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your grands...they are amazing!! ( but then, so are you 💗💗).
Thank you GM.
DeleteI hadn't realized how close you were to the tornado etc...(or is it the other way around? The tornado was close to you)---that sure is a nice potato haul you go there, smiles. Have a beautiful Sunday my friend.
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DeleteYour reminder to us that every day holds purpose and meaning is so helpful when we have unanswered questions. I keep you and yours in my prayers.
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DeleteOh Cindy! I didn't know you were hit with the tornado!! I'm so glad that you all are safe and that your home was untouched. Lots of clean up though. Oh my!
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for you and your health issues. Congratulations on your granddaughter's graduation! Hugs.
Thank you Melanie.
DeleteWell, Cindy. I thought I'd posted but I don't see it. Anyway, I'm thankful that you are okay from the tornado.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Sometimes I am little slow at seeing my messages.
DeleteCongrats to your grads!!! And another congrats to Raygen for landing her first job, so exciting♥ AND BIG birthday wishes to the girls. I was sorry to hear all the damage you had from the storm, you are blessed to have your home intact and that you were not injured. I'm so ready for all this bad weather to end, Texas has been hit hard too.
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DeleteI didn’t know about your property being hit by the tornado, Cindy. I’m so grateful that you and Marty are okay.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Raygen and Conner! Wow and Raygen already has job offers! Your family is so beautiful and so supportive of each other. Happy Birthday wishes to your family members. I am praying for you, sweet friend.
Your scripture verse is one that I try to say everyday upon waking. It’s a beautiful one. Love and God bless you. ❤️
Thanks dear Kitty.
DeleteSorry to hear that your property was damaged by the tornado.
ReplyDeleteAlways lots to celebrate in your family: academic achievements, birthdays, recitals, etc.
I'll remember you in my prayers.
Thank you Margie.
DeleteI enjoy reading your posts, and you haven’t posted in a while. I hope all is well.
DeleteThanks Margie. I hope to post soon friend.
DeleteHey lady! So many great May happenings and good times! I'm sorry about the tornado though. That sounds like a huge mess but you guys are taking care of it with some much needed help. I always enjoy catching up with you, Marty and your sweet family!
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DeleteThank you Cindy for coming by to visit and leaving a comment. So sorry to hear you were hit by a tornado and had so much cleanup. We had that happen to us about 19 yrs. ago when hurricane Charley came thru. A Tornado hit a lot full of pine trees right next to our house and
ReplyDeletethrew all the tops of the trees in our back yard, looks like a war zone and we had a bunch of
trees down and 12 on our house, and the Lord protected our home and us as well, and we had no holes on our roof either. The guys that removed them couldn't believe it.
But the cleanup does take awhile to say the least, and the Lord did so many amazing things
to help us. So glad you are having a lot of help too, such a blessing! Hope things will be more back to normal soon.
Looks like you have lots of fun with your family too. We have that in common too.
Blessings,
Nellie
Looks like you have lots of fun with your family as well.
Thank you Nellie.
DeleteI am sorry to read about the damage caused by the tornado but very thankful that you and your family are safe.
ReplyDeleteYou and the family have celebrated many wonderful occasions, lovely pictures.
I will keep you in my prayers as you go through your health issues.
Sending lots of good wishes.
All the best Jan
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Thank you so much.
DeleteI'm missing you, girl! Hope all is well with you and your beautiful family. Stay cool ...
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Thank you Linda. Hope to post soon.
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