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Teaching Jesus
What a wonderful privilege God has given us to Teach Jesus. Phil and I have loved teaching children from Sunday School classes to Vacation Bible Schools our entire lives. At our age I had questioned if that part of our ministry was over then the Covid Pandemic hit. When New Years Day 2020 arrived I… Continue reading Teaching Jesus
Birthday Celebrations
What a blessing to be able to enjoy a weekend of Birthday fun with the my husband on Friday and then with the one who made me a Memaw first on Saturday. My wonderful man that God created for me took off work Friday, took me to work and deliver Amish donuts to my coworkers… Continue reading Birthday Celebrations
More Blessed
Good evening, We were able to get out and enjoy this beautiful day in our neck of the woods. Snow flurries 2 days ago and mid 50s and sunny today. Yes, we definitely live in Ohio. Phil hasn’t felt well all week but thankfully was able to get out for a little bit today. We… Continue reading More Blessed
New Year…Still BLESSED!!!
Good evening, I pray this post finds you all happy and excited for the upcoming New Year. I still can’t believe it is already 2023. Time sure is flying by. We had an absolute beautifully blessed Christmas season. We spent so much time with our sweet family and I loved every minute of it. I… Continue reading New Year…Still BLESSED!!!
I Love Christmas
Good morning friends, You all know I Love Christmas. Not for the gifts because I really enjoy the giving way more than the receiving. I love the preparations and activities before Christmas. The decorating, the shows, the time with family. The anticipation in the children’s eyes and preparing for the big day! Our family usually… Continue reading I Love Christmas
Paint & Tea
Good evening, It has been a while since I have put a blog post out. We have been busy enjoying the life God has given us. Of course it’s mid November and Christmas is just around the corner. So I decided to have our Grand babies a “Paint & Tea.” Phil and I worked hard… Continue reading Paint & Tea
Fall Is In The Air
Good morning, The morning chill has been in the air in our neck of the woods. I love the feeling of a crisp morning when I leave for work. I see a change in the leaves and a some that have fallen to the ground. Of course my favorite season is Fall since that means… Continue reading Fall Is In The Air
August Celebrations
It has been a wonderful August at our house. August is always very busy for us. We start back to full time work at school, enjoy many birthday celebrations and do some school shopping. In this post I will share a little of the shopping days. We have 3 grand babies who are attending school… Continue reading August Celebrations
TIME WELL SPENT
Good morning. It has been extremely hot this past week in the Ohio Valley. We have had some rain as well which makes the grass grow quickly. Last week I had to mow 2 times. That’s got to stop with these gas prices. 🙄😬 This summer Phil and I have tried to spend A LOT… Continue reading TIME WELL SPENT
Depression
Good afternoon, Today I feel that God has put on my heart to talk about something that many people deal with but don’t talk about … Depression! Some may know, others may not know that depression was a terrible illness for me many years ago. I had no reason to be depressed. I had all… Continue reading Depression
Birthday Celebration
A few blogs ago I told about our oldest granddaughter’s birthday celebration Today I want to feature our 2nd grandchild-Eden Rose. We had a great time when we took this beautiful girl out for her 6th birthday evening and overnight stay. She chose “Red Lobster” The food was delicious and they sang to her and… Continue reading Birthday Celebration
Cozy Chandelier
Good evening, In this world of craziness I hope you are finding time each day to reflect on God and his blessings that we sometimes completely look over. Many times I focus on the obstacles and forget about the small things that he does for me on a daily basis. I will tell you about… Continue reading Cozy Chandelier
Bloom Where You Are Planted
What a thought! I have always loved flowers. Spring time is a great time to see God’s creation as the beautiful flowers start to bloom and grow. I have always told Phil I don’t need boughten flowers just stop along the side of the road and pick me the wildflowers. They are my favorite. So… Continue reading Bloom Where You Are Planted
Tea Dye
I haven’t shared a DYI for awhile so figured I would share an easy one with you this evening. I love the dish towels called Thyme&Sage. These can be boughten at Home Goods, TJ Max or Marshall’s for a reasonable price. They are the best for drying, or at least I think so, and they… Continue reading Tea Dye
Easter Blessings
Good morning, We have had a lot of rain in Southern Ohio the last few weeks. I know rain helps everything grow but this girl loves sun. Sunshine makes me feel happy. This has been an exciting Easter for me. We have been teaching the grandkids and children at our church about the final week… Continue reading Easter Blessings
Date time
Good morning, We woke up to snow on the ground in Southern Ohio today. It’s cold again a high of 39 degrees today. Phil and I are having a date day today. I love dates with this man. We enjoyed a day out a few Saturdays ago for my birthday. We went to my favorite… Continue reading Date time
March Birthday Celebrations
Good morning, I am so sorry that I haven’t posted very much lately. Since I had Covid last January it seems I can’t catch up on things. Working full time, (sometimes picking up work on my days off) having the grandkids Bible study on Wednesday and the Children’s ministry at the Lake Chapel on Thursdays… Continue reading March Birthday Celebrations
You Are Special
As we start into a New Year I thought it would be fitting to do a blog on something that all of us could be encouraged by. This world is full of disappointments, sadness and an incredible amount of trying times to say the least but the things we are going through has not for… Continue reading You Are Special
Summer Fun
God gave us some beautiful weather for the 4th of July weekend and some beautiful people to spend it with. Our son got back to the United States from a deployment in South Korea and was in Ohio to spend the holiday with us. ❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏 We threw him a “Welcome Home” party. We had 75… Continue reading Summer Fun
Summer Time
Good morning, It is a beautiful sunny morning here in Southern Ohio. I love to see the sunshine. I know we need the rain to make things grow and I love rain.....when I’m sleeping.😴 Just my preference. 😉 When the sun shines it makes me smile. It makes we want to do things. Today it’s… Continue reading Summer Time
Sleep Overs
At our house we are looking forward to warmer weather. Weather where we can ride our bikes, take golf cart rides, and cuddle up next to a campfire on the cool nights while roasting marshmallows. Until then we are doing what we can to spend time with those we love. I can honestly say things… Continue reading Sleep Overs
A Heavenly Day
Have you ever had one? A HEAVENLY day!!! A day you did’t want to end? We had one of those days yesterday. We were blessed with a wonderful spirit filled church service in the morning. Then home for a wonderful lunch shared with family and parents. The day was sunny and in the 60’s so… Continue reading A Heavenly Day
They Are Watching Us
Good morning, It’s a cold, snowy day here in Ohio and better yet a “snow day” for many who work for the schools. I got to sleep in a little, study some of God’s word and listen to one of my favorite daily devotions on Facebook “Max Lucado.” He has a daily devotion that is… Continue reading They Are Watching Us
Christmas Week
I can’t believe it’s already Christmas time again. This year has been one we will never forget. I wanted to share a few more pictures of Christmas here at our house. This Christmas it has been a true blessing to be able to have Bible Study for our family on Sunday evenings and for the… Continue reading Christmas Week
Christmas Time is Coming
One of my dad’s favorite songs that he use to sing to us kids as we were growing up. Trampling on those hills stringing Christmas lights, walking up those paths carrying straw to place on those muddy walkways or driving up the road during the most wonderful season of the year to me. I can… Continue reading Christmas Time is Coming
Happy Changes
It has been so busy around our house the past few weeks. We have been busy moving our daughter-in-law from Georgia back to Ohio. We were so excited to do this. As you all know our youngest son is enlisted in the United States Army and has been deployed for several months out of the… Continue reading Happy Changes
It’s Harvest Time
It’s Harvest time in our part of the world. The fields are beautiful with tall stalks of corn and the farmers are preparing to get the crops in before winter. What they sowed this spring, they will reap in the near future. The weather went from warm to cool here in the Ohio valley. I… Continue reading It’s Harvest Time
A Cardboard Box
Boxes are just so plain. Boxes come in many sizes. But the other day we got a box that helped us make so many memories. It was a big box. Just a big plain box. I started to break it up an take it to the recycling bin. Then I got the best idea...make a… Continue reading A Cardboard Box
Back Porch Curtains
Good evening, I hadn’t shown a DIY project that we had completed around our house for a while so today I am showing you our back porch curtain project. We love to sit on our back porch in the evenings. Since our back porch faces west the sun beams right in on us. I saw… Continue reading Back Porch Curtains
Cricut Creations
It has been a strange few months. Hoping all of you are safe and healthy. I continue to wear a mask and do all I can to prevent the spread of this crazy virus. I hope you are doing your part as well. I will be glad when this is over and we are back… Continue reading Cricut Creations
God Is In The Storm
Phil and I were blessed to spend a few days in Georgia and Hilton Head to visit with our Son Elijah and his wife Claire. The Army is a bit stingy with him but we are thankful for anytime we spend with him. As I sat and watched the ocean I thought about how the… Continue reading God Is In The Storm
Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
Good evening, I hope all is well and staying healthy. During this quarantine if your home has been anything like ours you have done a lot of cooking and eating. All of us love macaroni and cheese including the grand babies. Tonight I wanted to share a recipe we love but without all the carbs:… Continue reading Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
The Storm
Just wanted to send a blog to let you all know how we are coping with Covid-19. 😷 Our lives have changed as I am sure yours has the past month or so. I turned "50" and everything went crazy. The same week of my birthday was when everything with Covid-19 started snowballing. Schools started… Continue reading The Storm
Finding Joy In God’s Stillness
Good afternoon. My hope is that all of you are washing them hands and staying healthy. As all of you know our world is going thru a crisis that none of us have ever faced before. A crisis that I know didn't take our God but surprise. He knew we would be going thru this… Continue reading Finding Joy In God’s Stillness
Stay Safe
I felt it important tonight to be in touch with all my blog readers. The past few days have been crazy for our country. Things are changing daily in wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Epidemic. It almost seems like we are watching a movie. The sad part is we are actually living it. If you… Continue reading Stay Safe
The “50” Club
Yesterday I was added to the "50" club. As I reflect on what the Lord has brought me through and given me how could I be down? I will say it bothered me a little bit so I wore black but honestly I wear black a lot it is suppose to make you look thinner...right???… Continue reading The “50” Club
Family Time
I haven't posted a lot about my sweet family so I figured I would make a post about our family bowling trip. It was early February and we had been cooped up in the house due to the cold weather. We need some time out. We went to Alley 21 bowling alley in Hillsboro. The… Continue reading Family Time
I Love Shiny Things
It's a beautiful sunny day in Ohio. It's cold but the sun is shining which to me=BEAUTIFUL!!! . I LOVE: The shine of a beautiful diamond 💍 The shine of a clean car 🚘 The shine of the floors after they have been mopped and waxed The shine in someones eye as they smile The… Continue reading I Love Shiny Things
I Love it!!!
Good evening, I can't believe it's the last day of January. As a nurse at school I can truly say there has been so much sickness around. If your family hasn't been effected you have been blessed. Our family had it a few weeks ago and I am still not 💯. Not sure if you… Continue reading I Love it!!!
New Years Resolution Check
We are 17 days into 2020. The time is going so fast. How is your New Years Resolution going? A few years ago Phil and I made the resolution to go to the doctor less!!! That was the year we spent more time at the doctors office. 🤪. Needless to say that has never been… Continue reading New Years Resolution Check
Happy “2020”
As I sit here reflecting in 2019 I realize just how much God protected us, provided for us and kept us. Some days in 2019 I was on an extreme high with Jesus knowing he would supply every need, physically, mentally , spiritually & financially . Other days I was at a low thinking he… Continue reading Happy “2020”
The Winner is…
TAMMY BURNS Congratulations. You will be receiving your gift soon!!! Thanks to all who shared and commented. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! 🎄🎁 Cindy
It Looks Like Christmas
Time to share a few pictures of our Home For The Holidays. Our foyer has my favorite 12 ft tree with our family ornaments. We always put this tree up together. We completed this 2 different days but succeeded in everyone putting a few ornaments on it. Above the door is Santa and a Nutcracker… Continue reading It Looks Like Christmas
December Already???
The past few weeks have gone by so fast it seems like a blur. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with our wonderful families. All of our children were able to be with us which is a true blessing especially with Eli being in the Army. We don't take these things for granted because so many… Continue reading December Already???
Starting the Christmas Season Early
Of course I have been in the Christmas spirit for several weeks. Phil maybe not so much. I do think he loves it but just doesn't want me to know how much. 🤔We have been watching some movies and even had a date night tonight to see the musical "Elf." It was awesome especially since… Continue reading Starting the Christmas Season Early
🎄The Christmas Feeling🎄
🎄❤️🎄As most of you know I am Christmas crazy. Some people who know me well and know my roots know why. The ones who don't could never fathom why? I was blessed to be born to wonderful parents who gave up all they had to share with others the life of Jesus. Jesus's life from… Continue reading 🎄The Christmas Feeling🎄
It’s That Time of Year
It's Harvest Time. Time to examine what has been sowed and reap the benefits. As I drive around our community I see many farmers reaping a great harvest despite the rain we had in early summer. This tells me no matter what time you start sowing God can bless your harvest. He is in control… Continue reading It’s That Time of Year
Playroom progress
Good evening, The feeling of fall is in the air and I love it. We spent some time outside this evening trimming up some shrubs for fall. We burned some things in the fire pit and it brought my mind straight to my childhood were we burnt a wood stove on chilly days while listening… Continue reading Playroom progress
Fall Blessings
Good Evening, It's Brown County Fair time in our neck of the woods which means spending time with our family. We watched the fair parade on Monday night and went to the fair with Canaan's Family. Yesterday Brittany and her Babies joined us. We rode rides, laughed and enjoyed the fair food. Today made our… Continue reading Fall Blessings
Keep Praying, Rowing & Sowing
I haven't posted in a good while. We have been doing a lot of singing and spoiling. Singing for Jesus &Spoiling those grand babies. 🙌🏼🤗 We have been blessed this week to be in 2 amazing services in which the spirit of the Lord was with us. What an honor to feel the sweet presence… Continue reading Keep Praying, Rowing & Sowing