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{It's almost a New Year}

  Oh my 2024 has almost gone!  I would normally say "where has the time gone too" but this year some of my days have been long, other days, sweet and full of hope. All days I've surely felt the touch of the Master's Hand upon me.  I am sorry that I have not been able to keep up with blogging but it just hasn't been in the plan.  I am happy to say that I was able to RING THE BELL two days before Thanksgiving and what a blessing that was for me and my family.  Oh the emotions was surely on a all time high that sweet day. I rang that bell loud and proud. I was so blessed to have so many of my family with me on that special occasion. God has truly blessed me with a wonderful strong support group with my family, friends and church family. My oldest granddaughter Raygen was given permission to come and play the piano after I rang the bell. She sang one of my favorite songs, "It is well with my soul". It was amazing at the patients, doctors and nurses that s...
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{It's almost a New Year}

 Oh my 2024 has almost gone! 

I would normally say "where has the time gone too" but this year some of my days have been long, other days, sweet and full of hope. All days I've surely felt the touch of the Master's Hand upon me. 

I am sorry that I have not been able to keep up with blogging but it just hasn't been in the plan. 

I am happy to say that I was able to RING THE BELL two days before Thanksgiving and what a blessing that was for me and my family. 


Oh the emotions was surely on a all time high that sweet day. I rang that bell loud and proud.





I was so blessed to have so many of my family with me on that special occasion. God has truly blessed me with a wonderful strong support group with my family, friends and church family.


My oldest granddaughter Raygen was given permission to come and play the piano after I rang the bell. She sang one of my favorite songs, "It is well with my soul". It was amazing at the patients, doctors and nurses that stopped by to hear her play and sing that day. I do believe that God used her to touch hearts and souls that day. 


As so many of you know my WORD for 2024 was Focus and little did I know that word would become my lifeline. FOCUS ON HIM!

I have been praying about my new word for 2025 and have asked the Lord if maybe that word could be EAT, SHOP, SLEEP, or something really fun! LOL! 



(Thanksgiving)








{Christmas}

The holidays have been extra special this year. 




So much has changed for me this year but I was able to get a little baking done for gifts for friends and family this holiday season.

{2 Sour cream pound cakes, 3 platters of goodies and 2 1920 Ritz Carlton Lemon pound cakes}

My daughters done the majority of my Thanksgiving and Christmas cooking this year and I am so grateful. They decorated for me this Christmas season too and what a blessing that was. NOTHING LIKE FAMILY!


Marty and I did manage to get a tree up and decorated but mercy it took me days. I am afraid that I had lots of side effects from treatments so it sure slowed me down. But, giving praise for our Lord seeing me through each day. 


As I close today I want to say a huge thankyou for all of my blogging friends that have lifted me up in prayer. Many of you have reached out to me and some of you are on Facebook so we can interact privately. It's been the prayers that has been meant so much. I am surely on a healing journey and still having some issues but one thing has remained certain:

"The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged". Deut. 31:8

I pray that you all have very Happy and Blessed New Year. May you each fill the love and joy that the Lord has for you. Embrace each day as it comes. Look for the Lord in your days for when we seek Him we will find Him.

Hugs and blessings, Cindy



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  1. LindaDecember 29, 2024 at 4:39 PM

    I am so happy for you!!! I have been cancer free for 15 yrs now. Keeping you in prayer...and my 2025 word(s) will be up tomorrow.

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  2. Pam RichardsonDecember 29, 2024 at 6:11 PM

    Cindy, I am so happy to see this beautiful post! You look fabulous and ringing that bell with all of your family present is amazing! I teared up seeing your granddaughter playing and singing “It Is Well”. You have been on my prayer list and seeing you come this far is God’s goodness and grace! I will continue to pray for the issues that you still face. To God be the glory, great things He has done!!

    Love and hugs!

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 30, 2024 at 8:20 AM

      Thank you Pam. I have truly felt the prayers of so many.

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  3. SusanDecember 29, 2024 at 6:57 PM

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Cindy! Thanking God for your healing. Love all the pictures of your beautiful family!

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  4. Granny MarigoldDecember 29, 2024 at 11:13 PM

    Happy and Healthy New Year Cindy, to you and your lovely family. I always love seeing the pictures of all of you 💗💗💗💗.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 30, 2024 at 7:04 AM

    Happy New Year.
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  6. Linda BakerDecember 30, 2024 at 7:45 AM

    Hi Cindy,
    It was so wonderful to read your post and see the beautiful pictures of you and your family. Although I have regularly enjoyed your blog, I don't think I have ever commented.
    But I want you to know I have been praying for you these past months.
    God bless you and your family in the New Year!
    Blessings, Linda 💗

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 30, 2024 at 8:21 AM

      Thank you Linda. What a blessing to have your prayers.

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  7. thepaintedapron.comDecember 30, 2024 at 8:54 AM

    This is such wonderful news Cindy! God has blessed you with your beautiful family and it is amazing how the support of family and friends can get you through the toughest times. You look beautiful and I'm so glad you got to ring the bell 2 days before Thanksgiving and then you could really enjoy the holidays!! Reading this post is such a great way to kick off the New Year, so much hope, faith and love!
    Jenna

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  8. Rajani RehanaDecember 30, 2024 at 9:36 AM

    God bless you☺

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  9. Rajani RehanaDecember 30, 2024 at 9:36 AM

    Happy New Year🎉🎊🎇

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  10. MonicaDecember 30, 2024 at 10:37 AM

    So happy to see you back. Keeping you in my prayers as you continue to heal. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  11. PNW VickieDecember 30, 2024 at 2:10 PM

    So glad you're back and had a good Thanksgiving and Christmas with family. And so glad you got to ring the bell beforehand. Continued prayers . . .

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  12. AnonymousDecember 30, 2024 at 4:16 PM

    Hello Cindy
    It was so good to see this post and read the good news :)
    You've shared not only good news but beautiful family photographs.
    Wishing you health and happiness in 2025.

    All the best Jan
    https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/
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  13. WillowDecember 30, 2024 at 6:15 PM

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. I read the post and saw that you are a survivor and warrior. Congrats!
    Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  14. MargieDecember 31, 2024 at 11:56 AM

    Congratulations on completing your cancer treatment, Cindy! I'm so happy that you had a wonderful Christmas celebration with your family. Wishing you all the best in 2025!

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  15. BarbaraDecember 31, 2024 at 4:27 PM

    Cindy, it is so good to see you and your family in these beautiful Christmas-season photos. It is WONDERFUL!!!!! to see you up and about, ringing that bell and praising Jesus at the hospital piano. Yes, you continue to be in my prayers. You and Marty and all of your family -- because it's been a challenge for all of you.

    On Christmas Eve Gary and I were at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Medical Center (the location on Palm Avenue) for a second opinion regarding his surgeries earlier this year. (no cancer; it was regarding other issues) I half way wondered if I might see you in the halls as we made our way around. (I don't even know if that was your place of treatment -- just wondering since I was there, and you don't have to reply to that). Anyway, It's good to see you here on your blog. Thank you for checking in this way. Love you!

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    1. Creations By CindyJanuary 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM

      Thank you Barbara. Oh how thankful I am that I was not at MD Anderson Cancer center on Christmas Eve. However, I do miss the many faces and new friends I made. Yes, that location is where I go and took every single treatment. I have a team of 5 specialist there so go often. The only good thing that could have happened by being there would have been to see YOU!

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

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