Sunday, October 20, 2024
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Thankful Thursday October 17, 2024, and More Fall decorating Part 4
Greetings Sweet Friends,
well, we were in the 60's today here in Florida, so definitely feels like Fall has finally arrived. Could not be happier about that!!
Hope this find you doing well......where ever you are...........our hearts and prayers are still going out to all those who have been hit by Helene and Milton. You are still on our hearts and minds.
Our week has been mostly about cleaning up yard debri and putting things back where they belong after the storm, but we were gonna do our porch today but wound up having lil darling for school today, but am thinking since they are watching a few places down south for more possible storms, maybe we should just wait..............we are so praying these areas never develop and just blow out and dissipate. We also found the hospital nearest us was completely flooded out and so was the post office. They are in another town near us, but in areas we travel most often, and their was a lot of flooding and some washed out roads as well. Course, this is probably nothing compared to what south Florida looks like and is experiencing, let alone North Carolina.
Pictures today are of our living room area all
gussied up for Fall.........
On with my Thankfuls....
#1
Thankful that we and our family and most people we
know and love made it thru Hurricane Milton okay.
We did have some washed out areas in some roads,
not near us, but in places we sometimes travel.
#2
Thankful we got our power back so quickly and hoping
to be able to help someone because of it.
#3
Thankful that we got all the yard debri cleaned up today and put my Fall decorations back out. Next will be the porch. These hurricane preps take a lot of time to do and to put back in order, but you would rather be safe than sorry!!
#4
Thankful for the food I prepared before the storm
as it has kept us going for a few days.
#5
Thankful we got to have our Son and lil darling for dinner. His power was still off. Right before they came over his power came back on, so at least they are going home to a cool house.
#6
Thankful for Checkers apple pies. They are so
delicious all by themselves or heated about 20 secs.
in the microwave with vanilla ice cream. Yummo!
#7
Thankful our temps here have cooled off and it was only 70 and 75 degrees the last few days. This feels like Fall weather to us here in Florida.
Note: This morning it is was 60. Yay!
#8
Thankful to be enjoying our lights being back on and
to be able to make coffee, and use our stove
and microwave again, and also our air conditioner
altho, thankfully we didn't get too hot while it was
off . Plus we didn't loose all the contents in our fridge!
All of that was really a blessing to say the least.
#9
Thankful that our Daughter and Hubby decided not to
go to Lake Lure, NC yet to check on there rental house.
because the town has asked that no come there unless
it is really necessary. Plus I am not really sure it's
safe either.
#10
Thankful for a good day at church and that we had power and a good sermon, cause we were gonna have church either way.
Thankful to hear everyone had no damage to their homes, just yard debri and a few had minimal damage and trees downed.
Some did have flooding in their area, but thankfully not in their homes.
#11
Thankful for a great school day with lil darling. We even had time to watch most of "The Lion, witch and the wardrobe" which we are also reading for her literature class. She has already seen the movie before a few years back. It's been years since we saw it.
Note: Thankful for another good school day, since her other teacher couldn't do it, and we got to finish watching the Lion the witch and the wardrobe.
#12
Thankful we voted today, and thankful we have
the freedom to vote and now we wait!!
Well, that's it for Cozy Place Today.
Happy you could come visit
and
Hope you are doing well.
Love, Hugs and
Mid October Blessings,
Nellie
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Sunday, October 13, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Update from Hurricane Milton
(This pic is not from hurricane Milton)
Humble and Happy Greetings
Sweet Friends,
I am happy to report that we and are family came thru the Hurricane well. Just yard debri and no power. Our power went out last night about 10:00 and our Son lost power about11:30, My Sil Susan never lost power but did have some minor damage. No flooding in any of our areas. Much to our great surprise our power came back on this afternoon about 4, so we were very excited because we thought it would be at least a week with all the damage down south of us. It was only a blown fuse thankfully. This was not as scary as other storms we have been thru, but I feel it is because we feel God answered many prayers from everyone. I think after seeing what Hurricane Helene did that there were so many prayers on facebook and instagram as well as from those in Miltons path. Hubby and I also prayed Psalm 91 over ourselves and family. The storm downgraded to almost a Cat 2 before it hit and the eye wall began to break up and sort of split the storm, and sucked all the water out of Tampa bay rather than fill it, and turned into a Cat 1. not long after it came ashore.
We went to bed once our power went out, and it wasn't too bad but we had those flood alert things on our phone that nearly give you a heart attack... go off twice, and at times the wind gusts would be really scary. but we have weathered much worse. Not that it was a picnic but we were at peace and it was sure better than what we were expecting. There were all sorts of tornado warnings in mid to south Florida but we didn't get any in our area. I was more concerned about the tornadoes myself.
We are very thankful for God's grace and protection over us all............Praying for all those that were in Miltons. path, and for a quicker than expected recovery, and also for those who are still in the throws of recovery in the states above us. May God Bless you all in surprising and amazing ways.
Love and Blessings,
Nellie
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Thankful Thursday October 10, 2024
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91:1 NIV
Pre-Hurricane Greetings, Sweet Friends,
Been a crazy week here again.....All about Hurricanes...either Helene or now Milton that is on it's way. All our Hurricane prep is done and now we wait for this ominous storm. It is suppose to come ashore tonight. We are thankful we are not close to where it will come ashore, and praying everyone that should evacuate... did.
Will try to post once it is passed us to let yall know we are okay. Course, it might be awhile if our power goes, and it probably will.
Sorry no pics today as google photos is not
cooperating with me. lol
So on with my Thankfuls.....
#1
Thankful, once again, for our wonderful Governor
DeSantis. I don't know this for sure, but I think...
he really helped to postpone this longshore men
strike, because he decided he was going to put our
national guardsmen to work in the strikers place
because of the national emergency we have going
on from Hurricane Helene. This is not a time
for a strike when so many or in so much distress
devastation, and with life and death needs. These
people need all the help they can get. I am sure
they figured more Governors might decide to do
the same as Governor DeSantis, because they
truly care about the American people.
#2
Thankful for all the wonderful organizations
like Samaritan's purse that go in and help
people at times like this. Also thankful for
so many who are giving financially and
going physically to help, and sending goods
that are needed.
#3
Thankful that lil darlings other Grandmother
is doing much better as she has had a bout
with pneumonia and was in the hospital
for about 4-5 days. She is home now,
and better, not quite 100% yet.
#4
Thankful our son has started his new job and
is getting set up with all he needs for the new
job, and already has his first customer.
#5
Thankful that some family members had the
courage to deal with an abuse situation
where their precious daughter was violated.
They have really been thru it.....
for years now, and it is still not over but
we are so proud of their perseverance and
courage and strength and are praying
for justice and protection for others kids
that could be victims as well.
#6
Thankful we got to see one of our previous
Pastors and his wife. They look great and
it was so lovely to see them. He is retired
as a Pastor as such, but they are working
in a new ministry to married couples which
is so needed these days.
#7
Thankful for a sweet call from my nephew
who lives in the Fl panhandle. He called
cause he was worried about us due to the
new Hurricane coming, and wanted us
to come there. We had such a fun con-
versation about family members who
are in heaven now, his Dad and my
Mom, his Grandmother.
#8 and 9
Thankful that we have a lot of our hurricane
prep done, just a few things to go as far
as putting things up like our grill and
outside chairs. Trying to make some food
ahead that we can heat up on the grill
if need be. Made some beef stew and
already have some chili in the freezer
and some soup. Gonna do some steaks
tonight for dinner and a few others
for the next night. Making stuff ahead
seems to help if we lose power.
We are in the cone this time but we will
be on the least destructive side of the
storm, if there is such a thing.....and if
it goes where it is supposed to go.
We are thankful that our hurricane
protection is psalm 91.
If you have never read it, read it, it
is very encouraging and peace bringing.
#10
Thankful that Dr. Phil has gotten involved
in helping the Hurricane victims in N.C.
as they need so much help, think he plans
on highlighting Fl next, as we are gonna
need a lot of help too. Our west coastline
is already a mess.
#11
Thankful that I have worked myself up
to 30 mins. on our treadmill. When we
first got it........I could hardly stand 5
mins. cause it hurt my hip joints so badly.
So I just decided to just keep doing my
Leslie Sansonne walking videos, but
recently I decided to try it again, and
lo and behold it wasn't so bad, as long
as I hang onto the handle that goes
across the top, but I couldn't swing
my arms, so now I am able to even
do that some now.
So happy about that especially since
it was my idea to buy it in the first place!
Hubby has been using it which is great.
#12
So Thankful for our Wonderful Governor
DeSantis, he is taking such good care of us.
He was just on tv telling us all of the
preparations and things he has set in place
for after Hurricane Milton comes thru,
and encouraging people to go to shelters
that are nearby in their community if
they are now thinking they should have
evacuated but didn't. Cause the storm
is now gonna be a Cat 4 instead of a
Cat 3........and will be moving across
Fl for 12 hrs. So praying that thing
downgrades a lot before it hits.
Note: It has downgraded back to a Cat 3,
and praying it keep downgrading before
it hits, or better yet just goes away.
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That's it for Cozy Place this week,
Decided to post early since I don't know
what tomorrow will bring, probably
no power for sure.
Thanks for coming by and
prayers please for Florida.
Love, Hugs and Blessings,
Nellie
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Sunday, October 6, 2024
Scripture Sunday - Acquitting the guilty
Think we have all seen
a lot of this in the last years!
Have a Blessed Sunday,
Hugs, Nellie
P.S. Please continue to pray for all those
in the Hurricane affected areas. 10 states!!
Unbelievable damage.
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
Thankful Thursday October 3, 2024, More Fall Decorating Part 3
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
#3
Thankful that we and all our loved ones and
friends faired well in Hurricane Helene.
It was a humdinger for all those who live on
the west coast and directly in it's path tho.
The flooding is devastating from all the pics
I have seen of our West Fl coastline.
So sad for all those folks, but thankful for those
that have survived and praying for those who
have to rebuild their lives again.
#4 and #5
Thankful that our Daughter and hubby's rental
lake house was spared in the horrible flood at Lake
Lure, N.C. The damage there is horrific, looks like
a tsunami hit the area. Their Lake house is high
up on a mountain, so away from the water , but
they were concerned about trees, and they did
hear they have a few trees with problems, one
down, another one leaning that will need to
come down. Their boathouse is underwater, but
it sits in water all the time, so it will hopefully
be fine. They have evacuated everyone in the
town and nearby towns as they were afraid
the Dam will break.
We are all especially Thankful that the folks
that the were staying in their rental house
at the time are all okay, as nobody could
get thru to them due to all the cell towers
being down. Also thankful that she was
able to talk Vacasa into refunding their
money, as this all happened the afternoon
they checked in............so they certainly
didn't have an enjoyable stay to say the
least.............
#8
Thankful we got to go out to lunch with our
friends as it has been a few weeks.
#9
Thankful to see and hear on facebook of
all those that are helping in all the hurricane
affected areas, and thankful to be able to
give to Samaritans purse since we are not
near any of the affected areas.
#10
Thankful that my Daughter finally found
out on Monday that all her friends in Asheville
are all okay.
Our Daughter and her husband used to live
in Asheville about 8 yrs. ago.
#11
Thankful for a number of our friends who
called or text to make sure our Daughter
and Son-in-love were okay as they know
about their place in Lake Lure, N.C.
#12
Thankful to be alive.......have a roof over my
head, food to eat, electricity and water to
drink and use and normalcy.
#13
Thankful that we know Jesus!
and hope you do too.....if not, now is a
good time to cry out to him.
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This is the Hurricane Helene edition.
That's it for cozy place this week.
Thanks for coming by
and
Hope you have a week that puts
everything into perspective for you.
Love, Hugs and
first of October Blessings,
Nellie
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Thursday, September 26, 2024
Thankful Thursday September 26, 2024, More Fall decorating, Part 2
Fall Greeting and a Good Morning
to you all....
It's calm here right now, just some gentle breezes
as the storm Helene is still down below us quite a bit,
but as the day wears on we expect some rain and
winds. Already getting some rain, and the radar
shows more to come. Fortunately, we are on the
East coast of Florida but these storm bands
are far reaching so you never know what you
will get. The rain bands cover all of Florida
and all the way up to S.Carolina where our
Daughter lives. Crazy!
Well, if you are in the path of the Hurricane
we are praying for safety and praying that
it down grades or just blows out, and if you
aren't in the path realize how blessed you are!
#2
Thankful for that late dinner at Olive Garden,
I was starving, so it reallyyyyy delicious!!
and we came home with leftovers which will
be great for lunch or dinner tomorrow.
#3
Thankful for a good day schooling with
lil darling........we are almost done with her
Chronicles of Narnia book. One chapter
to go..........
#4
Thankful that our Son starts a new job
October 1st. He is very happy about it too.
Altho he liked the Co. he works for, the
new job will be much better for him in a
number of ways. It also sounds more like
it is just more fitting to his personality
and experience as well. So we are very
happy for him, of Course!
#5
Thankful for all the easy and cute Pumpkin and
Christmas decorating ideas I have seen on
Facebook reels. So many great ideas.
#6
Thankful for a good Sunday morning, we didn't
get to hear the sermon this morning, as we were
in Children's church helping out. Fortunately we
can watch it online tonight. Didn't get to see or
talk with anyone really as everyone was gone
by the time all our students left. That part is
always a bummer for me......lol.... but it's only
once every other month. So a small sacrifice.
This was my cute dollar tree find this year!
#7
Thankful for a run to Sam's to get meats and
pick up a few other things, then we went to
Outback for lunch, so that was nice and it
was some place different to go for a change.
#8
Thankful for yummy Cinnamon buns with
cream cheese frosting from Sams. One of lil
darlings favorites...........
#9
Thankful for my washer and dryer and
how much easier it makes life for me
and others.
#10
Thankful for our Christian radio station
Z-88, it is such sweet inspiration to sing
and sometimes dance to as well.
#11
Thankful that we were able to finally get
a refund that was coming to us from having
our garage door springs fixed a few weeks back.
They were running a buy on get one half off
on garage door springs, and we got both done
but the guy didn't mention the sale. Hubby had
to call a number of times, but we got the refund..........Yay!
#12
Thankful that they now have tornado alert
systems cause years ago they had nothing..
We are under alert all day till 8PM. tonight,
due to Hurricane Helene.
Scripture Sunday
Let's praise the God of Heaven Every day! Blessings, Nellie