Thursday, October 31, 2024
Thankful Thursday October 31, 2024, and Fall pictures
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Scripture Sunday - There are 6 things the Lord hates
Friday, October 25, 2024
Thankful Thursday October 24, 2024, and more Fall decorating, Part 5
Psalm 139:3-14 NIV
Greetings Sweet Friends,
Hope you are doing well, and starting
to anticipate all the fun that is ahead
the next few months. Of course, that
includes work too, but I find it to be
fun work, how about you??
Not been a super busy week here as
I felt like I was fighting off something
the first part of the week, so was sort
of taking it easy, but feeling much
better yesterday and today. Yay!!
Pictures today are of more Fall decorating
in the foyer and living room.
On with My Thankfuls....
#1
Thankful for pumpkin spice pancakes, that
I made from a mix I bought at Sams.
They were very tasty and yummy.
#2
Thankful to see the invest out there, that
has turned into a tropical storm Oscar has
done a u-turn, and looks like it is going
up into the middle of the Atlantic. I have
no doubt that is the answer to prayer of
many, many Hurricane weary Floridians.
Note: It has completely dissipated!! Yay!!
Now that is some great news.
with the one on the long wall, so used
a pc. of scrapbook paper, and then found
a picture of a wreath and printed and
cut it out and taped it all with double
sided tape. Easy Peasy and Pleasy!!
#3
Thankful for a nice long chat with my
Daughter today. One of my favorite
things to do. Of Course, we would like
it more if it was in person, but it's the
next best thing!!
#4
Thankful that some one posted on facebook
how to get rid of unsavory posts that you
don't care to see. Just in case you are
interested go up to the 3 dots in a row
and click, and it will give you a choice
of what to click on. Happy to get that
piece of information, cause this is really
the first time I have had that happen
in a long time, and think my hubby
must have fixed it for me before. lol
Lil darlings school picture from last year.
#5
Thankful that we made pork ribs for
I remember anyway. lol Saw a recipe
to just bake them at 275 degrees for
2-3 hrs., then put them on the grill
for a short time and put the BBcue sauce
on. They were fall of the bone tender and
delcious!! Will definitely be doing that
again in the near future.
#6
Thankful for a great day at Church.
We had one of our younger Pastors
preach, and then the other younger
one, and his children did the music,
as our normal music minister and
family are away on a mission trip.
Love the pillow, but put the white quilt over
the sofa to protect it from the sun which
comes in the windows this time of year.
#7
Thankful for a great time spent with
our lunch buddy/friends afterwards.
#8
Thankful that I have gotten half of my
kitchen detailed, and hoping to get the rest
done today, which is Monday.
Note: Which never happened, maybe
next week. lol
#9
Thankful that Hurricane Oscar is now a
tropical storm and did a u-turn away from
Florida and is headed to the middle of the
Atlantic ocean. I told my hubby that is
because of the prayers of a whole lot of
hurricane weary Florida residents.
Note: It finally blew out in the middle
of the Atlantic about Tues. or Wed.
Yay Jesus!!
#10
Thankful for Sunrises and Sunsets,
not only are they beautiful but they
are a reminder of God's faithfulness
to us daily.
#11
Thankful that I have been in the mood
to make cards this week. So have been
working on Pastor Appreciation Cards,
for our Pastors.
There is still time for someone to go
to our "Free Card Shop" and print one
for your Pastor/ or Pastors. Check us
out on my right sidebar, and look
under occasion/ministry cards.
#12
Thankful we got to pick lil darling up
from school yesterday, (that's a rare
thing these days now since we home
school on Mon and Fri.) and then we
and her Dad (our Son) all went out
to dinner together.
Wishing you.....
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Well, that's all for this week at
Cozy Place!
Great you could stop by
and
Hope you have a cool (weatherwise)
and Joyful rest of the week.
Love, Hugs and
End of October Blessings,
Nellie
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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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