tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70439304598564089872024-02-23T00:50:26.986-06:00Old Fashioned Farmhousea coffee drinkin, antique lovin, simple country Kentucky girl who loves to spend time with her family and friends and readin and studin her bible, lovin all the little details in life. "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" 2 Corinthians 12:9 "A woman's heart should be so lost in God that a man needs to seek Him in order to find her."Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.comBlogger397125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-61065821658228659032014-10-09T09:18:00.001-05:002014-10-09T09:18:57.638-05:00We are in!<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;">
Wow it has been awhile since I have been here. Life sure has been busy. Once we signed the papers on the house, our lives took on a life of there own for a bit. Busy busy busy . </div>
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We got moved into our house and have been there now about two weeks. Still living among boxes, but we are in and it's starting to feel like home. Not sure how much we will get accomplished (unpacking) with the HECTIC chaotic time coming up at work that requires more hours than normal and the all the holidays coming upon us....but I keep telling myself we are in. </div>
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I know this is short,and no pictures, but I'm at work and have much to get done, but didn't want another day to go by without saying hello. </div>
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Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-58045950012131751672014-09-16T08:21:00.003-05:002014-09-16T08:21:48.305-05:00Gettin ready<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just a short little note to get you caught up....things seem to be moving along and time is getting away from me. Where does all the time go? <br />
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Last week we closed on the house, so it is ours....however in the state of Kentucky(or at least here) you don't get your keys to your home at closing.....so we are still waiting. I'm living among boxes at the moment in our duplex. I'm hopeful that the sellers will be out of the house this weekend. They are relocating to another area therefore they have been there since closing, working on their new home. Movers are suppose to be at "our" house on Friday to move them out. Hoping we can start moving some of our belongings this weekend. Please say a little prayer. I'm getting so anxious. Our goal is to be in by next weekend totally. <br />
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We have our belongings stored in so many places. Seasonal and yard are at my mom's and dads. I know they will love getting their storage, garage and basement back. :) We have furniture and excess decorative<strike> junk</strike> pretties, stored in three offices at our office building and then we have the the duplex stuff....so as you can see we have things stored EVERYWHERE. I will feel like a new person when I can corral all my "things" in one place. <br />
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Yesterday I spent some down time working on "placement" list. You know that list of where you want things to go....Then I worked on a fall decorating list....because it feels like eons since I have been able to decorate my home for the seasons....most likely with working full time and doing this move I am biting off more than I can chew but I will give it my best shot. Hubby and I also have some list making going on for what needs to be done before we actually get into the house. As of now, he plans to rework my closet so that I can get more use out of it. It hasn't been updated in probably NEVER. I will have to get you some pictures of it. Also I want him to rework my pantry. Not sure if he will get to that before we move in but it is on the dreaded "to do" list. His big plans are to add built in shelves to the garage. Woo hoo...for all those seasonal crates. :) These are just a few, believe me there are many more. My hope is to share along the way. I hope you will join me.<br />
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CindyCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-60558488063057447092014-09-04T08:11:00.001-05:002014-09-04T08:11:31.265-05:00Quiet time<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Good Morning, I am sitting here this morning at the office. Bright and early, ( I like to come in around 6:30 so that I have my quiet time and coffee with NO distractions. It just might be my favorite time of the day. Who am I kidding,<strong> IT IS MY FAVORITE TIME OF THE DAY</strong>. I love reading God's word and by HIS grace I try to live out his word in my day to day life. It's never easy because life is full of "messes". I often ponder where I would be today with God's grace and love for me. Such a scary thought. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One thing that I am really excited about is the screened in porch at the new(old) house. I can see my mornings sipping my coffee with my bible and notebook, looking our over the fields in the back of the house during the summer months, and cuddled up cozy by the fireplace during the winter months. </span></div>
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Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-64218440120940211782014-09-03T09:49:00.002-05:002014-09-03T11:39:41.242-05:00Phase 1 - Thinking about the move<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since my last post I have been busy. Lots of things on my mind and my plate. We just returned from Florida where we went down and visited with my step-daughter and our new grandson. Oh how precious he is. We enjoyed our time greatly and relished in the "down time and sun". We had the opportunity to eat some great seafood which is always a good thing for me. But as much as I love to go and visit, it is nice to come back home and get back into my routine. Even though September will be a hectic month for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spending some time trying to decide how to start packing up our little duplex (rental) and getting ready for the big move. We will be closing on our house on the 9th of September, but not sure yet of the exact time of move in. One of my goals with this move, is to go thoroughly through all of our things and eventually have a massive yard sale at some point. Believe me when I say we are well past the time that this should have already been done. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> A while back I started myself a little journal where I have been jotting ideas down on paper for my new home and have been spending time browsing and dreaming and writing things down to incorporate in my house. I can not tell you how happy I am that soon I will be able to put some of these plans into motion. I've realized over the years just how much my decorating style has changed and I want to breathe some new life into some old things. Do things a bit different that I have in the past. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am still thinking about starting a new blog with a more appropriate name.....hoping something will hit me soon, as I want to share this journey with you from the beginning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jeremiah 29:11- <span id="en-NIV-19647">For I know the plans<sup data-cr="#cen-NIV-19647A" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-19647A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> I have for you,” declares the <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, “plans to prosper<sup data-cr="#cen-NIV-19647B" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-19647B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.<sup data-cr="#cen-NIV-19647C" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-19647C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span> </span></div>
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Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-5423021171682447342014-08-18T12:10:00.000-05:002014-08-18T12:11:13.192-05:00Lazy Weekend<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Monday. I sure hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I had a very leisure one. Friday night I had the opportunity to go out to dinner with my folks and it was wonderful to just sit and catch up with them. That is one thing that I have missed all those years of living away from home. Just having the time to stop in for impromptu visits and grab dinner out. Life really is about all the small things isn't it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday my folks were having some trees taken down on their property so I decided to run over there that morning to watch all the activity. I had never seen one taken down and I was simply fascinated watching the guy in the bucket truck take down the trees. After he finished, hubby decided to gather up some of the wood for our fireplace. The fireplace in our home is gas, however we can use wood too. Plus hubby is planning to build me a firepit in the backyard, so we will need wood so this is a good time to get it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday evening we went out and met up with some friends at the cutest and coolest little Ice cream shoppe. FB page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LRSodaShop" target="_blank">here</a> They have wonderful food and scrumptious desserts. Had the best time. This is a group of friends that travel together. For those that don't know, after my dad retired from driving a truck, he started driving a tour bus and he loves it. This is a group of couples that go on a lot of his trips with him. Wonderful bunch of people. Anyway, we meet every three months or so someplace and have dinner, go shopping of something. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday was a very rainy and gloomy day here, but we got some much needed rain. So we were thankful. Hubby actually came into work for awhile and I stayed home and worked on my bible study and had my quiet time. I cherish that time of the day when I can sit alone with God's word and spend time in prayer. I've actually started coming into work early @ 7AM so that I can do my devotions and reading in the quiet of the office. It always gets me off to the best start. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I spent the afternoon in the kitchen baking some banana nut bread as my bananas were getting overly ripe. Slicing squash to put in the freezer. And just puttering. I really do enjoy being the kitchen. As I was preparing my bread, I started thinking about all the goodies I want to make this Christmas. I hate to admit how excited I am getting about the upcoming holidays. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">We also got the results from house inspection. Several things on the list that need to be taken care of by the now owners, but shouldn't be anything to major. Hoping all goes well with the appraisal this week and then we will get our closing date. Getting excited about that too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So that is a brief recap of my weekend, nothing fancy but fun and relaxing. What did you do for the weekend?</span></div>
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Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-81928459395333567462014-08-15T08:52:00.001-05:002014-08-15T08:52:22.417-05:00Decisions Decisions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey y'all....I've been contemplating changing my blog again. Thinking I would like to come up with a new name and look. I would like something that would be a better reflection of me in this new chapter of my life. Since I hope to be sharing more about my home (now that I will have one) and projects and homemaking etc...I want a different vibe. However I still love the look and feel of my blog now, since I am not in my dream farmhouse I feel it is a bit misleading. Maybe someday I will have that farmhouse...but if not I want to be content and happy right where God has me. So my question is this. Should I change it? If so, what would you do? Suggestions are greatly appreciated. What kind of things would you like to read about? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday we had the inspection on the house and we are waiting on the results of that. The bank has ordered our appraisal and once it is done, and if all comes back fine we will be ready to close. Hoping for the first week in Sept.. We would really like to get moved in before things get really crazy here at work. October is a busy time for us as we are in the insurance industry and we will start with all the open enrollments for healthcare. Wow has this job opened my eyes to the needs everyone is faced with with affordable healthcare care. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I must say that I am grateful and blessed to be working along side my hubby and have the freedom to come and go here. I never dreamed we would be able to work together, but God has blessed this from the first day. Can't tell you how happy that makes me and I love my job. For the first time ever really. God is so amazing in how he works things out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">K...now y'all put your thinking caps on and help me out here....</span></div>
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Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-79008020964786370952014-08-14T12:19:00.000-05:002014-08-14T12:50:32.259-05:00Prayers do get answered!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello friends, I have been blogging for years, sharing parts of my life. Things I love like my home and faith and family and such. Although for the last several years my life has been in a holding pattern. (therefore no desire to blog) Since 2010 when I sold my home it seems like my creativity just stopped. Even before selling my home, the creativity had stopped. We spent 18 months prior to selling, remodeling the house for sale. Since then I have been in a holding pattern. One of my true loves is my home and all that that implies. But since then, I have been living in rented places where my creativity has been staunched. And I have HATED every minute of it. Call me weird but when I can "play" in my house, I feel alive and so much more productive. Am I crazy?</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the years I have been keeping notebooks and pinterest ideas for just the right time. And guess what. The time is finally come that the creative juices are starting to flow. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have gone from a divorced single mother of 3, to a married wife of 6 adult children and a grandmother to 4 adorable (1 in heaven) grandsons, and 2 precious granddaughters and another grandchild on the way, due in October, and also became a partner with my hubby in business. So life has really took lots of twist and turns for me. Not to mention I relocated back to my home state of Kentucky to be closer to family (parents). But through it all God has been faithful and provided for us not in our time but his. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may be asking yourself why all this information. Well hubby and I finally bought our first home together. (It's not our forever home) but one that we can "play" in with some home projects. And we are beyond thrilled. So all this to say that I hope to be back to blogging in a more consistent manner. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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Some days I feel so torn....not sure where I am going or what I should be doing. Do you have days like this? My heart and mind just rush around with endless thoughts and worry. And at the end of the day I find myself right where I was and not much to show for the day. Such a waste. Needless to say, I don't like days like that or the feelings that follow.<br />
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Time to redirect my focus....get it off self and onto others and something productive. Believe me, at times it is easier to tell yourself this than to actually do it, but I have faith that "<span style="font-size: large;">this too shall pass</span>". <br />
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After several weeks of confusion, I have made it my focus today to do certain things to get me back to a better and balanced place:<br />
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Most times I find that I have these types of feelings when I am thrown out of my routine or off my daily schedule. I'm a creature of habit. ( And if you have read my last post, you know that I just experienced my daughters wedding.) Hence these feelings of confusion, mixed in with lots of "negative self talk". Please tell me that I am not the only one that has "negative self talk" from time to time. <br />
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I found a article that I archived for reading (over and over if needed) and it was needed today. Here is the post title and date of the post. Coincidence I don't think so. God's timing is always perfect. <br />
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Rachel gives us some great and helpful tips on how to combat this negative internal chatter. Rachel says:</div>
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Just in case you need the points I need to stop the negative internal chatter, I decided to share them with you. Here we go:<br />
<em>1. Starve the stomach of self-pity.</em><br />
If you don’t feed it, it will not grow. Circumstances are not ours to control and they may not even be ours to change, but they are ours to conquer.<br />
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give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. I Thess. 5:18</blockquote>
I’m thankful that this verse uses the word “in.” Because there are things <strong>for</strong> which I struggle to be thankful. But I can be thankful<strong> in</strong> the circumstance because there is always <em>something</em> to be thankful for- for who God is if nothing else.<br />
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<em>3. Pull those weeds out before they take root.</em><br />
When I saturate my mind in Scripture, I find that the weeds aren’t even given a chance to take root. Then they dry up and wither.<br />
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Last Thursday night we had prayer meeting. Water.<br />
Each day I’m doing my best to keep up with the Bible Reading Challenge (just caught up!!) The Word is water.<br />
Sunday morning I heard God’s Word preached in church. Water.<br />
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Great tips Rachel. You can see her whole post on the topic <a href="http://rachelwojo.com/how-to-stop-negative-internal-chatter/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-90781610353390796102014-06-23T20:35:00.001-05:002014-06-23T20:35:41.052-05:00From Miss to Mrs..<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:4px 0px 4px 0px;"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/widgets/like.php?href=http://old-fashionedfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2014/06/from-miss-to-mrs_23.html" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; width:450px; height:80px"></iframe></div><p>The big day has come and gone...</p> <p>Such busyness the last several months trying to get everything ready for my daughters big day.  With my daughter living some 800 miles away she did most of the planning herself and she did a fabulous job.  I am quite proud of her ability to pull all this together while keeping her cool.  </p> <p>There were many emotional days in between over the last several months. Lots of emotions for this momma. Lots of time C.R.Y.I.N.G. …..  Tori's big day was as beautiful as she was a bride. </p> <p>The days before began with lots of pampering and enjoying the moment.  From hair highlights to nails.  To adding the finishing touches to wedding favors, and centerpieces.  To rehearsal dinner, and family time with lots of laughs. </p> <p>Her venue was on the picturesque Chesapeake Bay waterfront at the beautiful <a href="http://www.anchorinnmd.com/" target="_blank">Anchor Inn</a>.  A perfect location for her as she is a beach bum at heart and has always wanted a wedding on the water.  Her wedding colors Guava and Malibu added the perfect touch for this girls dream wedding. It reminded me of being the tropics.  So Tori!</p> <p>Here are a few snapshots of us getting ready.....</p> <p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bgBu5W7A0Rk/U6g7Cde0tEI/AAAAAAAAEkU/SGhrKXTNjuo/s1600/tori+and+I.jpg"><img style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bgBu5W7A0Rk/U6g7Cde0tEI/AAAAAAAAEkU/SGhrKXTNjuo/s1600/tori+and+I.jpg" width="515" height="480" /></a></p> <p align="center">After make up and hair ( Mom and Daughter)</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-df5tdy9SYS4/U6g7ipvnXLI/AAAAAAAAEkk/nBLJyDc3n2g/s1600/tori.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-df5tdy9SYS4/U6g7ipvnXLI/AAAAAAAAEkk/nBLJyDc3n2g/s1600/tori.jpg" width="361" height="480" /></a></p> <p align="center">Sitting and waiting for the limo. She is/was beautiful.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Enicg8eiUJI/U6g7TNYKOBI/AAAAAAAAEkc/AuxiOuJClj4/s1600/me+and+Tori1.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Enicg8eiUJI/U6g7TNYKOBI/AAAAAAAAEkc/AuxiOuJClj4/s1600/me+and+Tori1.jpg" width="361" height="480" /></a></p> <p align="center">Helping Tori get her necklace on.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QIxwTS9SRTw/U6g-M2uv3VI/AAAAAAAAEk0/xVLtYNqvXGk/s1600/Me+and+Mom+Limo+ride.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QIxwTS9SRTw/U6g-M2uv3VI/AAAAAAAAEk0/xVLtYNqvXGk/s1600/Me+and+Mom+Limo+ride.jpg" width="638" height="480" /></a></p> <p align="center">Mom and I in the limo heading to the "Anchor Inn"</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VtOpht5cK1c/U6g-tEGll5I/AAAAAAAAEk4/vaAeY1j5OxE/s1600/theday.jpg"><img src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VtOpht5cK1c/U6g-tEGll5I/AAAAAAAAEk4/vaAeY1j5OxE/s1600/theday.jpg" width="314" height="480" /></a></p> <p align="center">Important dates</p> <p>I think hubby and I took around 300+ pictures, but we haven’t had time to edit them.  But this is a sneak preview.  Part 2 to follow shortly.  </p> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script">Blessings,</font></p> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script">Cindy</font></p> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-Enicg8eiUJI%2FU6g7TNYKOBI%2FAAAAAAAAEkc%2FAuxiOuJClj4%2Fs1600%2Fme%2Band%2BTori1.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Enicg8eiUJI/U6g7TNYKOBI/AAAAAAAAEkc/AuxiOuJClj4/s1600/me+and+Tori1.jpg" --><!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-bgBu5W7A0Rk%2FU6g7Cde0tEI%2FAAAAAAAAEkU%2FSGhrKXTNjuo%2Fs1600%2Ftori%2Band%2BI.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bgBu5W7A0Rk/U6g7Cde0tEI/AAAAAAAAEkU/SGhrKXTNjuo/s1600/tori+and+I.jpg" --><!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-VtOpht5cK1c%2FU6g-tEGll5I%2FAAAAAAAAEk4%2FvaAeY1j5OxE%2Fs1600%2Ftheday.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VtOpht5cK1c/U6g-tEGll5I/AAAAAAAAEk4/vaAeY1j5OxE/s1600/theday.jpg" --><!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-QIxwTS9SRTw%2FU6g-M2uv3VI%2FAAAAAAAAEk0%2FxVLtYNqvXGk%2Fs1600%2FMe%2Band%2BMom%2BLimo%2Bride.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QIxwTS9SRTw/U6g-M2uv3VI/AAAAAAAAEk0/xVLtYNqvXGk/s1600/Me+and+Mom+Limo+ride.jpg" --><!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-df5tdy9SYS4%2FU6g7ipvnXLI%2FAAAAAAAAEkk%2FnBLJyDc3n2g%2Fs1600%2Ftori.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-df5tdy9SYS4/U6g7ipvnXLI/AAAAAAAAEkk/nBLJyDc3n2g/s1600/tori.jpg" -->Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-2155906573879684082014-03-07T06:00:00.000-06:002014-06-23T10:16:40.839-05:00Daydreaming Again!<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float: none; margin: 0px; padding: 4px 0px;">
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I love old cabinets in the bathroom, would really like to have something like this in mine. What ya think?</div>
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What about a butlers pantry? <br />
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Those are just a few things that I would love to have in my new home, one thing I noticed about these pictures is I must like WHITE. However, I’m realistic and will most likely not find these things in any home I can afford, so I will be more or less doing some DIY’ing. </div>
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What would you like to have in a forever home?</div>
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On another note, hubby and I are taking the previous owners to the agency we bought to dinner tonight. We absolute love this <a href="http://www.federalgrove.com/" target="_blank">place</a> and can’t wait to have dinner there again. </div>
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This is what their website has to say: <br />
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Federal Grove History</h4>
In 1785, General Jonathan Clark (eldest brother to William Clark of the Lewis & Clark Expedition) was awarded 10,000 acres of land for his Revolutionary War service. The land grant had to be taken west of the Green River in Kentucky. His first stop was here at Federal Grove where his daughter, Eleanor and Son-in-law, Benjamin Temple would in 1805 establish Federal Grove, a 1,700 acre plantation. At the peak of Federal Grove in 1840, the farm had grown to over 2,000 acres, had 26 slaves and a sizeable wheat, corn, and livestock operation. At the death of Mr. Temple, Eleanor left Federal Grove and later sold the property to Captain Harrison Wood.<br />
Captain Wood re-named the settlement Woodville and established a general store, blacksmith shop and one room schoolhouse on the site of current Federal Grove in the late 1850’s. As the Civil War unfolded, it is said that Captain Wood fled for Texas in fear of his life. Although there were never any battles near Federal Grove, it was a major thoroughfare for traveling soldiers of both Union and Confederate forces. As they traveled they simply took anything they needed along the way.<br />
In 1871 a young gentleman farmer by the name of James Monroe Hall purchased Federal Grove and the property remained in the Hall family until 1991.<br />
<span style="color: #809ec2; font-family: Freestyle Script;">Blessings,</span><br />
<span style="color: #809ec2; font-family: Freestyle Script;">Cindy</span>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-60195306479550196612014-03-06T07:56:00.001-06:002014-03-06T07:56:17.148-06:00WE Did it<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:4px 0px 4px 0px;"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/widgets/like.php?href=http://old-fashionedfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2014/03/we-did-it.html" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; width:450px; height:80px"></iframe></div><p> Finally!  My sweet hubby has had a dream for a long time and that is to own his own Insurance Agency, and after much patience and prayers, God  opened the door and now it is a reality. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1mrlhmzT-nc/Uxh-d-aqv_I/AAAAAAAAEfM/Mdt5fC3va80/s1600-h/god%252520answers%252520prayers%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="god answers prayers" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="god answers prayers" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6vxI16c2-YM/Uxh-eUc95UI/AAAAAAAAEfU/S07hdheuy-I/god%252520answers%252520prayers_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="247" /></a></p> <p>  Last Friday we took possession of a existing agency as the new owners.   This has been a long process.  It took us literally years to find a agency for sale where we wanted to be. Close to home so we could be near my family.  But we feel that God opened the door and to such a perfect place.  We find that God answers our prayers when they are persistent and believe he will. </p> <p>This has been a long time coming, and I haven’t felt at liberty to speak about it until now.  After many attempts and let downs, we had grown weary of it ever happening.  However there was always a little voice that keep urging me to not give up. So thankful that I listen to that little voice.   So back in October when we felt that this venture was possible, we were asking God’s direction.  Our biggest prayer was that this was God’s will for us.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dHHrXdE8t94/Uxh-e36clZI/AAAAAAAAEfc/Npk3k8rx-k0/s1600-h/JesusBearCindy%25255B2%25255D.gif"><img title="JesusBearCindy" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="JesusBearCindy" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_tz8nSt3EW4/Uxh-fTo73kI/AAAAAAAAEfk/Eh_TbKZzJO0/JesusBearCindy_thumb.gif?imgmax=800" width="142" height="108" /></a>So I am embarking on a new venture too, as well as my son (see <a href="http://www.old-fashionedfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2014/03/its-bittersweet-day.html" target="_blank">yesterdays post</a>).  We are in the process of relocating our office space, per prior arrangements to the sell.  We have signed a lease on a new space and will start the moving process in a couple of weeks.  We still have things to get set up in the new space, phone, internet, etc.  .  I’m excited about our new space, it has a large reception area(my space) and several offices.  At the moment we will only be using 2 of the 6 offices.  </p> <p>Hope to share some photos with you as things start taking shape.  </p> <p>The last several years have been  a plan and wait state, and now we are ready to see what God has in store for us.  We have also been praying about a new home.  Unfortunately with the move back to Kentucky in ‘12, we have been renting a small duplex and all of our household goods are in storage. We continue to pray that God will find us the right house at the right time.   I’ll be honest and admit that at times it has been hard to not just “do” something, but I know and believe that God’s plans are far better than anything I could ever put together so the waiting game continues.  God’s timing is perfect. </p> <p>So as you can see, I’ve had many things going on around here since relocating back home. Hence the  lack of blogging.  I really didn’t feel I had anything to share, I figured you would get really bored with more “waiting”post.   </p> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script">Blessings</font></p> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script">Cindy</font></p> Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-24635367505928150572014-03-05T08:51:00.001-06:002014-03-05T08:51:32.462-06:00It’s a bittersweet day<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:4px 0px 4px 0px;"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/widgets/like.php?href=http://old-fashionedfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2014/03/its-bittersweet-day.html" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; width:450px; height:80px"></iframe></div><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iNLr2ElFXaI/Uxc500XhYDI/AAAAAAAAEeA/1o12wZPLtBo/s1600-h/Derek%252527s%252520going%252520away%252520party%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Derek's going away party" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Derek's going away party" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-o5bHW8Mweec/Uxc520gKA1I/AAAAAAAAEeI/f6B9uVJ2Na0/Derek%252527s%252520going%252520away%252520party_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="283" height="674" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left">This morning my youngest son embarks on a new adventure.  He is swearing into the U S Navy, and leaves for boot camp in  the morning.   As proud as I am of his decision to serve our country, I hate to see him go.   He has been planning this for months now, and now that the time has come I still am not ready for him to leave.</p> <p align="left"> This past weekend my sister, mom and I drove to Maryland for his surprise going away party.  It was so much fun and so many family and friends turned out in support of him.  He really is a special kind of guy.  Such a giving, caring and loving spirit.  He blesses me. </p> <p align="left">The party was such a surprise for him, but seeing that we drove up (12 hours) for it was a bigger surprise. I am blessed that I got the opportunity to share in this event with him. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-71-h21vJwYw/Uxc53qq5YBI/AAAAAAAAEeQ/Ro_RT1QO6wU/s1600-h/derek%252520and%252520cake%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="derek and cake" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="derek and cake" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-66-HgJfq9HY/Uxc54mfR_XI/AAAAAAAAEeY/CXxkErYM-sU/derek%252520and%252520cake_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="311" height="295" /></a></p> <p>I had such a great time with all my kids.  Being so far away I miss so much, but I cherish each time I see them. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-k-MA6UXnoG8/Uxc55J8VhkI/AAAAAAAAEeg/pIeeK83C_U0/s1600-h/me%252520and%252520the%252520kids%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="me and the kids" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="me and the kids" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rBiDTpHsFLk/Uxc55_XiutI/AAAAAAAAEeo/CZ6qdj0-zwM/me%252520and%252520the%252520kids_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="327" height="275" /></a></p> <p align="left">During my visit I got to spend some great one on one time with my grandson Kyle.  Oh how precious he is.  He is 15 months and he really has taken on a personality all his own.  He is trying so hard to talk and if his eyes could talk I wonder what he would say.  He has such expressive eyes when he gets excited.  My nephew who is 5 went up with us, and Kyle did his best to stay up with him.  His little legs were practically running to stay up with him.  Oh so cute.  Each time I look at him, I see my children all over again. </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XFdA21u8H5Q/Uxc57KRKG0I/AAAAAAAAEew/N7m3PpQ1Qxo/s1600-h/me%252520and%252520Kyle%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="me and Kyle" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="me and Kyle" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Xt_r2neqrEc/Uxc57w0_WhI/AAAAAAAAEe4/bnUmLqChhBU/me%252520and%252520Kyle_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="473" /></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">So today, as I sit here,  I reflect on my blessings, God has been so good in his provisions for me and my family.  Today I will continue to put my kids in God’s hands, and be reminded of his promise.</p> <h5>Isaiah 55:8-9 <br />For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.</h5> <p>Could you all remember my son in your prayers as he embarks on this new journey?</p> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script">Blessings,</font></p> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script">Cindy</font></p> <table border="1"><tbody> <tr> <td><b><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+6%3A+6-7&version=NIV">Deuteronomy 6: 6-7</a></b>“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” <br /> <br />Brought to you by <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com">BibleGateway.com</a>. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-79998744748596542812014-02-20T08:09:00.001-06:002014-02-20T08:09:13.363-06:00Just stinkin’ Thinkin’<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:4px 0px 4px 0px;"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/widgets/like.php?href=http://old-fashionedfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2014/02/just-stinkin-thinkin.html" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; width:450px; height:80px"></iframe></div><p><img title="Whatsup.jpg" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="please don't steal. Thanks Judy!" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-olGHhjR7kKU/UwYMeCUdGtI/AAAAAAAAEcs/mHWki3IugHs/Whatsup.jpg3.gif?imgmax=800" width="90" height="68" />Seems I ask myself this on a daily basis anymore.  If you have been around the blog world for awhile you know how uncommitted I have been to blogging.  Life has just taken a whole different look since moving back to Kentucky.  I moved back to my hometown about 2 years ago after being gone for 30 years.  Can you say <font color="#809ec2" size="4"><strong>BIG ADJUSTMENT</strong></font>?  It has been, but it has been a great move back.  The only upsetting fact is my grown children and grandson are still in Maryland.  However God has provided me the opportunity to see them about 3 months or so since the move.  Usually my mom and I travel up there ever three months unless they are coming home. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jW_h1Vo9mG0/UwYMepw_nlI/AAAAAAAAEc0/BaeI46Bdslc/s1600-h/1957-Boarding-the-Dog128.jpg"><img title="1957 Boarding the Dog" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="1957 Boarding the Dog" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FAgcQavBc7Y/UwYMfTb880I/AAAAAAAAEc8/6ZhuEw9dXhU/1957-Boarding-the-Dog_thumb131.jpg?imgmax=800" width="299" height="408" /></a></p> <p>It’s a 12 hour drive, but mom and I take our time and stop every few hours to stretch our legs and  take the much needed potty breaks.  </p> <p>My dear daughter and I Skype quite frequently so I can watch my grandson Kyle (15 months)grow up.  Sometimes it is hard to see him and know that I can’t get to him, but I do love  having the option as to not.  Sometimes technology amazes me. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EyWRcUaYVHA/UwYMf9sY0II/AAAAAAAAEdE/SSPAtcP8ays/s1600-h/Kyle1126.jpg"><img title="Kyle1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Kyle1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yQH-hcZd8TU/UwYMgncMQ6I/AAAAAAAAEdI/x9LRJnAhM-M/Kyle1_thumb124.jpg?imgmax=800" width="310" height="413" /></a></p> <p>Kyle at 1 year.  Do they come any cuter?  He is such a joy.  I love him so much, as I do these little munchkins. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-l8SRgD7yH5I/UwYMhDWUQ3I/AAAAAAAAEdU/Mu0T_AxknCw/s1600-h/my-kids73.jpg"><img title="my kids" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="my kids" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MZlCxgA-34g/UwYMhoenHpI/AAAAAAAAEdY/BgoIkZ5HtW4/my-kids_thumb71.jpg?imgmax=800" width="327" height="255" /></a></p> <p align="center">Wesley, Tori, Derek (Christmas 2013)</p> <p>I am so happy with the advances in most of the technology world.  I remember about 100 years ago(okay not really 100) but thirty years ago living in Rota Spain and wishing I could call home.  One phone call for about a hour talk time would cost around $300.  Something that my parents and in-laws and us would take turns doing.  But now we have all kinds of internet options to stay in contact with family and friends that are half way around the world.  Which I am so happy for, since my youngest son is getting ready to join the Navy.  He leaves for boot camp on March 4.  He is following in his father’s footsteps.</p> <p>All the technologies got me to thinking…..which technology or app via it be for the computer, phone, etc. can you not see yourself living without now?  Please share.</p> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script">Blessings,</font></p> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script">Cindy</font></p> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script"></font></p> <table border="1"><tbody> <tr> <td><b><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+17%3A9&version=NIV">Proverbs 17:9</a></b>“Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” <br /> <br />Brought to you by <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com">BibleGateway.com</a>. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script"> </font></p> Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-83188296148993792142014-02-19T07:00:00.000-06:002014-02-19T07:04:28.145-06:00Bible Study Wednesday<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:4px 0px 4px 0px;"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/widgets/like.php?href=http://old-fashionedfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2014/02/bible-study-wednesday.html" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; width:450px; height:80px"></iframe></div><p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jvQiciXuvOQ/UwSr057hp9I/AAAAAAAAEcE/rkh6PZa_o-o/s1600-h/Good-Morning-Lord45.jpg"><img title="Good Morning Lord" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Good Morning Lord" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9YB0fKjhaGI/UwSr1Vp-HZI/AAAAAAAAEcI/xlcGRNkVrqI/Good-Morning-Lord_thumb43.jpg?imgmax=800" width="310" height="231" /></a></p> <p>Good Morning!  This morning I am off to bible study.  After about two years of not participating in a real live bible study it is awesome to be back in God’s word with other women.  It’s a great group of women all coming together from 7or 8 different dominations.  We are in the 5th week of a 7 week study called <font color="#809ec2" size="4">“<strong>Missing Pieces</strong>”</font> by Jennifer Rothschild.  Oh is it so good.  </p> <p>Some things you will learn how too:</p> <h6></h6> <ul> <li>Experience unexpected peace in spite of unexpected heartache </li> <li>Move forward when you feel stuck in your circumstances </li> <li>Strengthen your faith when you feel beat down by life </li> <li>Gain stability when tidal waves of emotion hit </li> <li>Trust God more than your feelings </li> </ul> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MfUMjgdbtVM/UwSr17OD1PI/AAAAAAAAEcU/IiA1NU8ewZ0/s1600-h/missing-pieces104.png"><img title="missing pieces" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="missing pieces" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4ghnwzLFsS8/UwSr2SXKLFI/AAAAAAAAEcY/wDZITjGqIGk/missing-pieces_thumb107.png?imgmax=800" width="277" height="359" /></a></p> <center><iframe height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kqUcTtaoIlE" frameborder="0" width="459" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></center> <p>Over the years I have been involved with many bible studies.  Lately I have been doing online studies (I’ll share a couple of great sources in the future) which I have loved, but there is just something about going and fellowshipping (is that a word) with other like minded women.  I love spending time learning about our Heavenly Father. He has so much to teach us if we will just stay teachable. </p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Proverbs-13-18/">Proverbs 13:18</a></strong> - Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.</p> <p>Proverbs 9:9-<strong><a href="http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Proverbs-9-9/">Give <em>instruction</em> to a wise <em>man</em>, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just <em>man</em>, and he will increase in learning.</a></strong></p> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script">Blessings,</font></p> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script">Cindy</font></p> <table border="1"><tbody> <tr> <td><b><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A38-39&version=NIV">Romans 8:38-39</a></b>“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” <br /> <br />Brought to you by <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com">BibleGateway.com</a>. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-71429070216254501192014-02-18T18:26:00.001-06:002014-02-18T18:26:47.408-06:00So excited today<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:4px 0px 4px 0px;"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/widgets/like.php?href=http://old-fashionedfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2014/02/so-excited-today.html" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; width:450px; height:80px"></iframe></div><p><font size="3">Oh happy day!  I know when I share why this is such a happy day you are going to think I have lost my mind.  I am so happy over this:</font> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bktP_-4Zg60/UwP6PdKxKiI/AAAAAAAAEbg/jMVv2NTaNPw/s1600-h/reveal%252520mop%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="reveal mop" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="reveal mop" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FJ-Jaqj_-aw/UwP6QebLRFI/AAAAAAAAEbo/G-x-IxgXVVk/reveal%252520mop_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="418" height="355" /></a></p> <p align="left"><font size="3">That’s right. <font color="#809ec2"> <font size="4"><strong>I hate doing the floors</strong>.</font></font>  Which I am sure you all can relate too.  Shake your head and agree with me here, okay.  Normally I have to get out my bucket of water and gloves and rag and get down on my hands and knees to do my floors.  Otherwise they streak and look about half way done. Not a pretty picture.  Believe me I have tried all the gadgets and gizmos out there.  My sweet hubby came home with this last week after his excursions to Sam’s and my first though was, <em><strong>I wish it would work but I know it won’t. </strong></em>However I was surprised when I did my floors this morning.  They looked great, just like I had scooted all over my floor to get that look</font>.  <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Winking smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4yymp2GpbcI/UwP6RKg_EbI/AAAAAAAAEbs/USK4AxUsybA/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" />  So for me it was a happy day and now I don’t think I will dread doing the floor as often.  </p> <p align="left"><font size="3">This is what Rubbermaid has to say about this:</font></p> <p><font style="background-color: #ffffff" size="3">Save more and waste less with the Rubbermaid Reveal™ Spray Mop. The thick microfiber pad is washable and reusable so that you never have to run to the store for refills when you’re getting ready to clean. Simply fill the bottle with hot water and two teaspoons of your favorite cleaning solution and you’re ready to mop. The Reveal™ Spray Mop also features a non-scratch scrubbing pad to loosen stubborn spots.</font></p> <ul> <li><font style="background-color: #ffffff" size="3">Safe to use on all floor types including hardwood, vinyl, laminate and tile?</font></li> <li><font style="background-color: #ffffff" size="3">22 oz. refillable bottle allows you to mix your own solution </font></li> <li><font style="background-color: #ffffff" size="3">Non-scratch scrubber for stubborn spots </font></li> <li><font style="background-color: #ffffff" size="3">Microfiber pads are reusable and machine washable up to 100 times </font></li> <li><font style="background-color: #ffffff" size="3">Non-battery operated spray trigger allows you to dispense as much or as little solution as you need to clean your floor </font></li> <li><font style="background-color: #ffffff" size="3">Constructed with durable, yet lightweight material</font></li> </ul> <p><font size="3">I love that it has a refillable bottle so I can use my own homemade solution and it comes with two microfiber pads, so while one is in the wash you have another one.  Someone listened finally and created a spray mop that works.</font></p> <p><font size="3">This morning was a very productive morning, I got my floors moped, laundry done, bedroom cleaned and picked up, dishwasher loaded and ran and also had time to finish my bible study.  Love days like that.</font> </p> <p><font size="3">I hope you all have had a great day.</font></p> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script">Blessings,</font></p> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script">Cindy</font> </p> <p> </p> <table border="1"><tbody> <tr> <td><b><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A38-39&version=NIV">Romans 8:38-39</a></b>“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” <br /> <br />Brought to you by <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com">BibleGateway.com</a>. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p>**My review of this product is solely and strictly on my own. </p> Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-45924750732524579062014-02-16T08:15:00.000-06:002014-02-16T08:15:15.370-06:00Happy Sunday<p>Good Morning! </p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5LC56vhL46Q/UwDG4ajU3wI/AAAAAAAAEa4/SaSEzuonAqo/s1600-h/Happy%252520Sunday%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Happy Sunday" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Happy Sunday" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ydZ5PhMfQhM/UwDG42-JKwI/AAAAAAAAEa8/wBL1ITlu5ZA/Happy%252520Sunday_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="378" height="299" /></a> <p>Woke up this morning and I’m sitting here and sipping my coffee.  Looking out the window at the beautiful blue sky and feeling blessed for this wonderful pretty day.  Temps are pleasant outside, not that bone freezing cold temps we have been having.  Looking forward to spring and seeing the blooms appearing after this harsh cold winter, and listening to the birds singing again.  I love the promise that Spring gives.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SAusUo07T3Y/UwDG5bXOWdI/AAAAAAAAEbI/Wa35SxEE0Lo/s1600-h/buttercups%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="buttercups" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="buttercups" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4_WK8tbkV04/UwDG58cB65I/AAAAAAAAEbQ/qG8abaYlnXg/buttercups_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="406" height="288" /></a></p> <p>Last night we had a great night out.  Our church had a friendship banquet and such a wonderful time out spent with our church family.  Lots of great food and played some games.   Yesterday I also had the opportunity to meet up with some girl friends from high school, It is such a great time when we get together.   We went to visit a classmate that is in the hospital after a terrible scare with blood clots in the heart.  By all the doctors indications we are blessed he is still with us.  God has really been answering our prayers for him. After the visit, us girls ventured over the the local Mexican restaurant and continued our visit and going down memory lane.  Catching up on each others lives.  Isn’t it awesome when we can take time out of our everyday lives and reconnect with those that we love.  So thankful for the time spent with the “girls” yesterday.</p> <p>I have a lot going on this upcoming week.  Hubby and I are in the process of buying our own business, and the take over is scheduled for March 1.  So we have been busy finding a new location for the business (it’s a existing business in town) acquiring furniture and needs for the new office.  Plus I have not worked outside the home since Oct. and this week I will start back .  But only going into the office a few days this week to get acclimated to the new routine as well as help with some of the business needs before the move/transition.   (More on all this later once the move is complete)</p> <p>I don’t plan to make a post on Sundays, unless it is one that I have scheduled because that is my church and family day.  However I thought I would just get online and post a little note.</p> <p>I hope you have a fabulous and blessed Sunday.</p> <p> </p> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script">Blessings, <br /></font><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script">Cindy</font></p> <p> </p> <table border="1"><tbody> <tr> <td><b><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+3%3A11&version=NIV">1 John 3:11</a></b>“[More on Love and Hatred] For this is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.” <br /> <br />Brought to you by <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com">BibleGateway.com</a>. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-7522641105814158652014-02-14T09:15:00.000-06:002014-02-14T09:15:06.902-06:00At it again<p>Don’t faint, I know you want too.  I am trying to do this again.  Real life has been busy and eventful.  Just wanted to say that I have really missed the blogging world and lately so much has been going on that I would have loved to have been posting but unfortunately couldn’t find the kind of time I needed.  So as I embark on some new adventures this year decided I would try this once again to share some of the fun along the way.</p> <p>Keeping this short, but be back soon.<img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-fingerscrossed" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Fingers crossed" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fI-zEXkDJ8k/Uv4wZjO-NAI/AAAAAAAAEac/ex2z8G0HJCk/wlEmoticon-fingerscrossed%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> <p>Love and blessings to you all.</p> <p><font color="#809ec2" size="7" face="Freestyle Script">Blessings, <br />Cindy</font></p> <table border="1"><tbody> <tr> <td><b><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+13%3A34-35&version=NIV">John 13:34-35</a></b>““A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”” <br /> <br />Brought to you by <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com">BibleGateway.com</a>. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-10755455208437668542013-03-15T08:32:00.001-05:002013-03-15T08:32:00.297-05:00Weekly Roundup- March 15, 2013<p>Good Morning,  I have some wonderful and inspirational projects for you today.  Sorry I had have been missing, but still trying to work this schedule thing out. But alas I want to share some wonderful finds that just inspire me.  Hope they do you too. </p> <p>I’m in love with this chalkboard from Kimberly @ <a href="http://www.serendipityrefined.com/2013/02/diy-chalkboard-wall-calender.html">Serendipity Refined</a>.  Isn’t it beautiful?</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qF6ocvTx-xA/UUMiwgb6WJI/AAAAAAAAD-s/Ql4D8nQPpq8/s1600-h/DIY-Chalkboard-Calender-serendipity-.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DIY Chalkboard Calender-serendipity refined" border="0" alt="DIY Chalkboard Calender-serendipity refined" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--jdEnx3wMQU/UUMixFxN-VI/AAAAAAAAD-0/V6n2DzjLBBI/DIY-Chalkboard-Calender-serendipity-%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="485" height="385" /></a></p> <p>Becca @ <a href="http://adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com/2013/02/winter-be-gone.html" target="_blank">Adventures in Decorating</a> shares here gorgeous Spring Mantel. <br /></p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sGYUQJZduf8/UUMixkHY2TI/AAAAAAAAD-8/H5waDBgIqoI/s1600-h/eastermantelclose7.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="eastermantelclose" border="0" alt="eastermantelclose" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tAIJ57xN-uI/UUMiyBdcbCI/AAAAAAAAD_E/xfKH2RUffz8/eastermantelclose_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="501" height="364" /></a> <p>Becca @ <a href="http://adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com/search/label/2012%20Easter%20kitchen" target="_blank">Adventures in Decorating</a> shows off her springy Easter tree.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aE3uBVjFknc/UUMiyqdHUyI/AAAAAAAAD_M/0mBhM2Qc1LY/s1600-h/easterkitchentreeclose7.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="easterkitchentreeclose" border="0" alt="easterkitchentreeclose" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rpkLEAw5Lf8/UUMiy-hpIGI/AAAAAAAAD_U/5sd12D5_IEc/easterkitchentreeclose_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="274" height="483" /></a></p> <p>Jen @ <a href="http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/2013/03/hand-stamped-eggs.html" target="_blank">Jennifer Rizzo</a> created these awesome eggs.  I might have to try these.  I LOVE them.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gDImooX9RVo/UUMizWFmZjI/AAAAAAAAD_c/RqtFNTERslg/s1600-h/eggs7.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="eggs" border="0" alt="eggs" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cAzu8Lsqn3g/UUMiz7cGRXI/AAAAAAAAD_k/RJtSoZaFoQc/eggs_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="309" height="465" /></a></p> <p>So which is your favorite?  Have you done any new projects? If so, share a link with us.</p> <p><font color="#9db0bf" size="7" face="Rouge Script">  Blessings,</font></p> <p><font color="#9db0bf" size="7" face="Rouge Script">      Cindy</font></p> <table border="1"><tbody> <tr> <td><b><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A10%2C12&version=NIV">Acts 4:10,12</a></b>“then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”” <br /> <br />Brought to you by <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com">BibleGateway.com</a>. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-37019130003935359402013-03-06T15:54:00.001-06:002013-03-06T15:54:34.905-06:00Starting at the beginning<p>Good Morning, I thought I might catch you all up on me.  If any of you followed me for awhile, you know that I I have been blogging and creating web pages for years.    But over the last several years  I’ve been kinda all over the place.  Starting back around the time I got a my divorce, which I wrote a little bit about in a post called <a href="http://old-fashionedfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/do-you-ever.html" target="_blank">Do you ever</a>.  Well since then I have really been trying to find myself again.  Some things are the same, some things are different, and quite a bit of growth in all things. Thank you Jesus!</p> <p>I remarried in 08 and my life took off again, and since then there has been lots of turns and twist.  I was still living in my home that I had with my first hubby and I was trying to update it so that I could put it in the market.  Goal being, leave Maryland and move closer to home (Kentucky).  So one of the first projects we did was remodeled and updated my kitchen.  So I thought today it would be fun to revisit my (old) kitchen.</p> <p>I wish I had some before shots, but I am sure you know the look.  Builders grade oak cabinets,etc, etc…</p> <p>We changed out all the light fixtures in this area to a polished nickel and bought all stainless steel appliances, painted the cabinets a antique white and put all brush nickel pulls on the cabinets, which they didn’t have any to begin with.  We added crown molding, and my hubby also added a molding to the top of the cabinets to give it a little more custom look.   The room had been painted a sage green color and we decided to paint it a buttery yellow.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dvdgDzCQbWk/UTe7D9Ww8YI/AAAAAAAAD90/lmzQKIxUH6Q/s1600-h/DSC010834.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01083" border="0" alt="DSC01083" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UKpZbKvJu3o/UTe7EVoU3JI/AAAAAAAAD94/Xb-jek7Vl_o/DSC01083_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="520" height="360" /></a></p> <p>We also updated the countertops with granite and added a black deep sink with  a new brush nickel water faucet.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-aYxZDw2WjAo/UTe7EmYwWXI/AAAAAAAAD98/5ASMCANLEns/s1600-h/DSC010864.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01086" border="0" alt="DSC01086" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pecOIBEi0G0/UTe7FJGeJoI/AAAAAAAAD-A/-TTQ87iG-tA/DSC01086_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="518" height="359" /></a></p> <p>Hubby updated the vinyl floor covering with hardwood floods and added bead board to the bar area..</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wqhyqGumuYk/UTe7F9dhVlI/AAAAAAAAD-U/3u4vuMwDhC0/s1600-h/DSC010874.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01087" border="0" alt="DSC01087" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IHg6zHoNmuA/UTe7GfkC6zI/AAAAAAAAD-c/xyZH2oLygR0/DSC01087_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="523" height="362" /></a></p> <p>Had this been a bit larger kitchen it could have been a dream.  I loved how it turned out.  From basic oak, vinyl flooring and Formica to this.  Hubby did a wonderful job and this is a transformation that I would take on again. I was so thrilled with the outcome.</p> <p>Needless to say we enjoyed this kitchen after it was finished. </p> <p>This is just one of the many projects we did in the house before we put it on the market.  By the time we sold the house we had repainted all the walls, recarpeted the upstairs in Berber, updated all the bathrooms with custom built vanities and all new lighting and water fixtures and tile flooring.  New hardwood floors went into the living room as well as the dining room.  Added a new front door with beveled glass front and new slider heading to the deck.  </p> <p>I hope you enjoyed my remodeled kitchen. </p> <p><font color="#9db0bf" size="7" face="Rouge Script">   Blessings,</font></p> <p><font color="#9db0bf" size="7" face="Rouge Script">      Cindy</font></p> <table border="1"><tbody> <tr> <td><b><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+25%3A1&version=NIV">Isaiah 25:1</a></b>“[Praise to the LORD] LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.” <br /> <br />Brought to you by <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com">BibleGateway.com</a>. 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Can you relate? Or is it just me.  Believe me I always have good intentions but unless I can read them a lot of times they simply don’t happen.  </p> <p>However, I am reminded of what the bible says about balance<strong>……</strong><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6%3A33&version=ESV">Matthew 6:33</a><strong><font style="font-weight: normal"> ESV</font>: <font style="font-weight: normal"><strong><em>But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.</em></strong>   So my first thing on my list is my quiet time and devotion time with God. As long as I keep that in prospective then all else falls into place.  So tonight I will sit here and figure out this schedule thing and hope I will come to some kind of solution that works for me. </font></strong></p> <p><font color="#9db0bf" size="7" face="Rouge Script"> Blessings,</font></p> <p><font color="#9db0bf" size="7" face="Rouge Script">    Cindy</font></p> <table border="1"><tbody> <tr> <td><b><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+6%3A+6-7&version=NIV">Deuteronomy 6: 6-7</a></b>“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” <br /> <br />Brought to you by <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com">BibleGateway.com</a>. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-57701958023716938472013-03-01T16:49:00.000-06:002013-03-01T16:53:08.180-06:00Weekly Roundup- March 1,2013<p>Good Afternoon Ladies,  I always enjoyed doing this post because I love looking around blogland.  And who doesn’t like seeing how others put things together or how someone redoes something.  Sometimes taking trash to treasure.  It varies week to week on what I feel like posting here, but my sincere hope is that you will find something that inspires you and sparks your creativity.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LQ_Y5Mc84q4/UTEnZCBcK3I/AAAAAAAAD7s/J2D-fJEBbwA/s1600-h/chocolate%252520bunny%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="chocolate bunny" border="0" alt="chocolate bunny" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kGn6p2BXsbk/UTEnZn8p5FI/AAAAAAAAD70/geCzwi0k7hk/chocolate%252520bunny_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="382" height="382" /></a> <br />Carlene @ <a href="http://organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com/2013/02/faux-chocolate-easter-bunnies.html" target="_blank">Organized Clutter</a> painted this little bunny and it looks like the delectable Easter Bunny treat.  Really think this is adorable. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qnRhpwoRmQI/UTEnaJCmJXI/AAAAAAAAD78/_K8heqjcf80/s1600-h/cherry%252520blossom%252520branches%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cherry blossom branches" border="0" alt="cherry blossom branches" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fG9Nk7AacTA/UTEnakJuXoI/AAAAAAAAD8E/H5YW-i0KXtk/cherry%252520blossom%252520branches_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="334" height="449" /></a></p> <p>Nici @ <a href="http://posedperfection.blogspot.com/2013/02/free-diy-cherry-blossom-branches.html" target="_blank">Posed Perfection</a> created these cherry blossoms, I think if I was doing them I would use pink tissue paper. But love this easy and cute idea</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CM8UjD6DI0Q/UTEna5J_r_I/AAAAAAAAD8M/AZxp2r1Aknw/s1600-h/EasterTreeDIY%252520015%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="EasterTreeDIY 015" border="0" alt="EasterTreeDIY 015" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZRGaFhv7Q2c/UTEnbQQjZ6I/AAAAAAAAD8U/1F3deCjmCvY/EasterTreeDIY%252520015_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="299" height="445" /></a></p> <p>Amber @ <a href="http://posedperfection.blogspot.com/2013/02/free-diy-cherry-blossom-branches.html" target="_blank">The Honeysuckle Bus Stop</a> created a easy Easter tree. Another super easy and inexpensive craft project for spring. <br /></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-klXE2O3_mmE/UTEncPFqmwI/AAAAAAAAD8c/J4gRRUQF0tI/s1600-h/stampin%252520eggs%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="stampin eggs" border="0" alt="stampin eggs" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CkKS8EErGjU/UTEnccqtkcI/AAAAAAAAD8k/xvOHMdVcBoc/stampin%252520eggs_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="426" height="296" /></a></p> <p>Jaime from <a href="http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/03/stamping-easter-eggs/" target="_blank">Crafty Scrappy Happy</a> shared how to make these adorable eggs.  Want to do these. <br /> <br />Those are a few of the things that I found this week that I feel are quite doable and inexpensive to add to your home this Easter or Spring. Feel free to share a idea with us.</p> <p><font color="#9db0bf" size="7" face="Rouge Script">  Blessings, <br />     </font><font color="#9db0bf" size="7" face="Rouge Script">Cindy</font></p> <table border="1"><tbody> <tr> <td><b><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+73%3A25-26&version=NIV">Psalm 73:25-26</a></b>“Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” <br /> <br />Brought to you by <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com">BibleGateway.com</a>. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-18828250794345455712013-02-28T09:07:00.001-06:002014-06-23T10:16:55.605-05:00Do you everfeel like your dreams are ALWAYS put on hold? <br />
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The dream I have always had was shattered back in August 2004. That is the day that my divorce became final from the man <strong>I thought I would spend the rest of my life with.</strong> The love of my life and father to my children. I was a young bride of 17 back in 1982, and only dreamed of our future together. I felt we had a good life together ahead of us. The military wasn’t part of that dream. But I went along and made a home at every “base” along the way. After traveling the globe with him as he served in the US Navy, we finally retired in 2002 I thought our dreams would finally happen, sooner than later. Our dream had always been to get back closer to family and I would finally be able to get that HOME, I so longed for after years and years of waiting and military housing, filling it with grandchildren and lots of memories. <br />
But something changed. My world as I knew it was over that day. <br />
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Fast forwarding a bit, through many hurdles and heartbreak I found myself struggling and confused. I was a grown woman with no skills unless you count motherhood, I was a SAHM. Which I had proudly been for all those years. Raising three beautiful children. But my concern was how will I take care of myself. I felt unloved and rejected. I had many bitter and angry feelings towards myself and played the blame game. Blaming myself. Wondering why I wasn’t enough, and why didn’t I matter enough to try? How he could throw everything we were together and been through together away? Why she got his best years and I had the struggling ones? I wanted my life back. But he didn’t want me, did he ever love or want me, really? (<em>I really don’t think I could stand to hear the answer to that question even today</em>)<br />
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Then on New Years Eve of 2005 my now husband asked me to marry him(I was in no hurry to rush into anything) and through all that time I still questioned and wondered if I would ever be able to build my dreams with someone else. Memories, grandchildren and a home. In 2008 we married. In April we will have been married 5 years, and still waiting on some of those dreams.<br />
In the last year, we finally moved closer to family a dream fulfilled(although all six of our children-his three, my three) are all over the map as well as our now 4 grandchildren (his three and my one). Another dream fulfilled, whom God blessed us with, we are still working on the home part of “our” dream.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kjM63QWSou4/US9ysYeEWeI/AAAAAAAAD7M/S86_2jymMMc/s1600-h/Forgotten-Dreams-How-God-Fulfilled-My-Hearts-Desire%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Forgotten-Dreams-How-God-Fulfilled-My-Hearts-Desire" border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OWQkLZQ83W0/US9yslUsqVI/AAAAAAAAD7U/5oC0GEZbZ1A/Forgotten-Dreams-How-God-Fulfilled-My-Hearts-Desire_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="163" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Forgotten-Dreams-How-God-Fulfilled-My-Hearts-Desire" width="395" /></a><br />
In the last several years, since selling my home that I occupied with my first husband, I have been in limbo for a place to call “mine” again. Sometimes my heart aches for a home of my own. And I find myself “waiting” yet again….but I have seen how God has fulfilled many of my dreams in the last year and I am sure he is picking out the perfect house for me to make this dream worth waiting for. God has blessed me in so many ways. Today I am grateful for all he has done for me and given to me. How do you “wait” on God when it seems to be moving so slow? How do you deal with this? Please feel free to share your experience and your help tip.<br />
<span style="color: #9db0bf; font-family: Rouge Script;"> Blessings,</span><br />
<span style="color: #9db0bf; font-family: Rouge Script;"> Cindy</span><br />
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Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-10753154037557134372013-02-27T08:25:00.001-06:002014-06-23T10:17:09.457-05:00ooey gooey chocolate<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Krm1ddkELDs/US4XNf5oIjI/AAAAAAAAD5k/i5pp1qeMfwU/s1600-h/crockpot-cake4.jpg"><img alt="crockpot cake" border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-H5p5h6zSL98/US4XN-pY4zI/AAAAAAAAD5s/ptzYT5sZALY/crockpot-cake_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" height="304" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="crockpot cake" width="343" /></a><br />
I finally broke down yesterday and made this cake. I have been craving chocolate and thought this would hit the spot with some Double Chocolate Ice Cream. I originally found this recipe a few weeks back and kept forgetting to pick up cocoa at the grocery, (it’s called sometimers….. sometimes I remember things and sometimes I don’t). Anyway, since I had everything I needed I decided to give a whirl. <br />
Brandie@ A Country Cook posted a wonderful tutorial on how to make this cake <a href="http://www.thecountrycook.net/2013/02/crock-pot-hot-fudge-sundae-cake-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here.</a> It was/is sinfully delicious. It was quite easy and something that I will be making again. This recipe will go in the recipe file, can’t wait to make it for my kids when they come to visit.<br />
Speaking of kids, my hubby gave me a airline ticket to go to Maryland to visit with them for Valentine’s Day. Trying to make some final decisions on a date. But I am so eager to go. I love visiting and spending time with them, but can’t wait to get my hands on my precious grandson.<br />
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This picture was made when he was here Christmas. My daughter and I Skype at least one a week so I get to watch him grow via the computer. On Monday while we were visiting he actually rolled over. I keep reminding myself how much I am missing. He turned 3 months earlier this month and he is growing like a weed. <br />
Well today is a rainy, gloomy day, but I really need to get myself ready for the day. I have several errands I need to do. So wishing you a very blessed day. <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-G6C1dLVIRkU/US4XPaSEYjI/AAAAAAAAD6E/y9fAWboCnvk/s1600-h/blessings%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="blessings" border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CftFPxMtFQU/US4XQDIyM9I/AAAAAAAAD6M/yMBjeaC4ctQ/blessings_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="316" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="blessings" width="331" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #9db0bf; font-family: Rouge Script;"> <strong>Blessings,</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #9db0bf; font-family: Rouge Script;"><strong> Cindy</strong></span><br />
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Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043930459856408987.post-1837500000550728582013-02-26T08:57:00.001-06:002013-02-26T08:57:33.993-06:00Who is ready<p>For spring?  I have gotten the spring fever so bad and I’m not really sure why, we have had a very mild but COLD winter.  At church Sunday I saw all the flowers starting to bloom.  <br /> <br />I saw crocus up through the ground.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9Mp2Pi5B0ig/USzNQPfQcNI/AAAAAAAAD3I/mEzUmBbgSe4/s1600-h/crocus5%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="crocus5" border="0" alt="crocus5" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Go1sYs803Fo/USzNQxr_EsI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/YjY55V6yQDQ/crocus5_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="367" height="308" /></a></p> <p> <br />And I saw daffodils already in full bloom.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xWmi2xxF3HM/USzNRU8s4II/AAAAAAAAD3Y/ebyw5ItUYSU/s1600-h/daffodils%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="daffodils" border="0" alt="daffodils" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XO0ODcH3jbY/USzNRsi72ZI/AAAAAAAAD3g/F8WcVnsz05s/daffodils_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="266" height="348" /></a></p> <p>One of the first reminders that SPRING really is on it’s way.  Which got me to thinking about how I can ready my home for spring.  What are some of the things you do to ready your home for the Spring season?  One of things that I have noticed for spring this year is all the bold colors.  (Have you noticed that when you have been out shopping.  Seeing all the greens, pinks, deep purples, and orange (tangerine) they are calling it. From jeweled accessories to shoes and blouses.  I think they look like HAPPY colors.  How could you ever feel “down” or “blue” wearing those colors. ) I distress, but the same is true for you home.  Now my question is this…….<strong>How can you add spring touches to your home on a budget, when you are in a rental?  or your own home.</strong></p> <p>A few things you can do, refresh a room with blooms. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0D158SfPxlA/USzNR90M1xI/AAAAAAAAD3o/IlalfNCQu4M/s1600-h/tulips%252520in%252520watering%252520can%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-m1-43o9zqEY/USzNSeZuS8I/AAAAAAAAD3w/J5pFmog9jBg/tulips%252520in%252520watering%252520can_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="341" height="261" /></a>Arranging white flowers in weathered watering cans (look at thrift stores and flea markets.) Tulips are a great choice, as they’re affordable and evoke a casual-yet-elegant feeling. <br /></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nrEJDH4JD3s/USzNSrsGkHI/AAAAAAAAD34/NNpdqxfoUGg/s1600-h/milk%252520pail%252520pots%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="milk pail pots" border="0" alt="milk pail pots" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ig_d6hUEi50/USzNTPwdr-I/AAAAAAAAD4A/9GVTd9cPMwo/milk%252520pail%252520pots_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="348" /></a></p> <p>Arrange ferns or other greenery inside milk buckets.  The contrast between the green and white is spectacular. Simple and doable.</p> <p>Use bright colored table linens that shout Spring! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jMVB2r9cjaE/USzNTUbWdAI/AAAAAAAAD4I/lms7xh1Y1dA/s1600-h/bright%252520table%252520linens%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="bright table linens" border="0" alt="bright table linens" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uqLy60y5WV4/USzNUAYU-mI/AAAAAAAAD4Q/GR2uJ2NFlE0/bright%252520table%252520linens_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="375" height="274" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Q8PtVNha4Qo/USzNUWmYvII/AAAAAAAAD4Y/_XT0iW0vil4/s1600-h/blue%252520eggs%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="blue eggs" border="0" alt="blue eggs" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WfoaFNu81Mc/USzNUxjjxxI/AAAAAAAAD4g/2kqah_dmqEM/blue%252520eggs_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="239" height="348" /></a></p> <p>Using a touch of nature, like a birds nest with robins eggs tucked inside, atop a pedestal or under a cloche. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-j7EezBPf9r0/USzNVpy4AeI/AAAAAAAAD4o/OupjztO1sOg/s1600-h/spring%252520door%252520decor%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="spring door decor" border="0" alt="spring door decor" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_Xr34IG-qhE/USzNVxFddaI/AAAAAAAAD4w/BLGBpk_DK0w/spring%252520door%252520decor_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="341" height="241" /></a>A wonderful colorful arrangement to greet your visitors.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mYvXNfXxmjY/USzNWID8CtI/AAAAAAAAD44/2qN2Z9D2q5E/s1600-h/pansies-vases%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="pansies-vases" border="0" alt="pansies-vases" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7Msf7B7ygSA/USzNWtqS-fI/AAAAAAAAD5A/aa3nChtrkQQ/pansies-vases_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="341" height="247" /></a>Pretty blue mason jars full of spring flowers.  Pansies are always a hit! <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LEKqwu2y7mE/USzNW5g_E4I/AAAAAAAAD5I/KplQRuW2WgI/s1600-h/Moss%252520Balls%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Moss Balls" border="0" alt="Moss Balls" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-G7vZKmVK5pg/USzNXZRxLSI/AAAAAAAAD5Q/yb0RtyH8lqk/Moss%252520Balls_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="341" height="234" /></a>Create some moss balls to put around in bowls.   </p> <p> </p> <p>These are just a handful of little ideas you can do.  Feel free to share any ideas or links to ideas so that we can all make our homes more inviting to welcome Spring.</p> <p>Blessings,</p> <p><font color="#9db0bf" size="7" face="Rouge Script">  Cindy</font></p> <table border="1"><tbody> <tr> <td><b><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4%3A9&version=NIV">1 John 4:9</a></b>“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.” <br /> <br />Brought to you by <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com">BibleGateway.com</a>. 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Kyle Easton! <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pD___bgw7rM/USt03-wOvaI/AAAAAAAAD2c/HFFPDHsyMG4/s1600-h/sleeping%252520Kyle%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="margin: 6px 10px 0px 5px; display: inline; float: right" title="sleeping Kyle" alt="sleeping Kyle" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bYk824wyPXM/USt04ei3mnI/AAAAAAAAD2k/m_p3oRkitJA/sleeping%252520Kyle_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="321" height="214" /></a></p> <p>Being close to family after all this time</p> <p>Enjoying church with my small town country church family</p> <p> <br />These are some of the things I have been occupying my time.  In the mist of all this,  God is teaching me many things about myself and who HE is.  It has been such a exciting time for me. And I am enjoying spending time learning, reading and soaking up His word.  My cup overflows with gratitude. </p> <p>But I’ve not changed some things":</p> <p>I still love home, family and crafts, I love being creative and changing things up a bit, even though I have also grown more in my love with my Jesus! (I didn’t think that was possible) </p> <p>Planning to take it slow, in getting back into blogging but I am happy to be here. If you would love to follow me and see what I am up too follow me on one of my FB pages. </p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cindybazzy" target="_blank">Old Fashioned Farmhouse</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ACountryChristmas" target="_blank">Country Christmas</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/SimpleCountryCooking" target="_blank">Simply Country Cooking</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/holidayscountrystyle" target="_blank">Country Holidays</a></p> <p>You can also follow me on Pinterest.  <font size="1">Click provided in the sidebar.</font></p> <p>Blessings,</p> <p><font color="#9db0bf" size="7" face="Rouge Script">    Cindy</font></p> <table border="1"><tbody> <tr> <td><b><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+22%3A37-39&version=NIV">Matthew 22:37-39</a></b>“Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” <br /> <br />Brought to you by <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com">BibleGateway.com</a>. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355673929602930656noreply@blogger.com4