⭐⭐⭐ Another "New Years Eve" where I'm excited & grateful for a NEW YEAR … I love being a child of the King where he's my light in the night ⭐⭐⭐ As always, hugs xoxoxo 

🐟🐟🐟 "Tuna Snack"  Mix up your favorite tuna with mayo add a little sweet relish and break up some ritz crackers (big pieces) into it.... easy eating and Yummy. It's great for when you have the tremors.     

 As always, hugs xoxoxo 🐟🐟🐟

🎄🎄🎄 Christmas tree trimming & pumpkin pie,

Our prayers in the morning and enjoying God's skies

Creating our lists of goodwill and sharing,

I especially delight in all of the caring ….

Merry Christmas Dear friends and family 🎄🎄🎄

As always, hugs xoxoxo 

🎄🎄🎄 "There is Joy in rejoicing in someone else's Blessings" … As always, hugs xoxoxo 🎄🎄🎄

🎄🎄🎄 "Absolutely Everything is in God's hands … Sometimes I forget that" 

 As always, hugs xoxoxo 🎄🎄🎄

What an exciting way to start the "Holidays" … a 3 day-2 night stay at a beautiful hotel in New Orleans thanks to Wish of a Lifetime.  My wish was to see the World War 2 Museum and they also gifted me with an adorable baby blue instamatic camera to document my trip for the scrapbook I'm putting together to help with my dementia. 
We had a wonderful photographer, Sherry Ott 

and we walked all along Bourbon Street

enjoying the music and art museums and of course lunch at Mahoney's.... Huge sandwiches which were delicious and Edith (my friend who shared in this adventure) and I shared a BLT.

I couldn't leave New Orleans without trying some alligator. I wanted to be adventurous.... It was delicious! 

Yes, it tastes like chicken.

The tour of the World War 2 Museum was a dream of a lifetime and the whole trip was Magical...…….. Thank you Wish of a Lifetime...… love, cindy riley xoxoxo

🌜🌜🌜 As a writer … sometimes during the night hours, my ideas buzz through my mind like a bee with no place to land 🌛🌛🌛  As always, hugs xoxoxo 

⭐⭐⭐ True kindness is scarce … so be generous with yours ⭐⭐⭐

💜💜💜 Learning Tolerance and Endurance are best learned by walking in the Spirit … Our wonderful teacher …. As always, hugs xoxoxo 💜💜💜

⭐⭐⭐ Want a true adventure? "A Life Change" Try hitching your star to Jesus … It's Amazing!!! ⭐⭐⭐

💙💙💙 When the journey seems too hard … endure 💙💙💙

Hebrew 10:36 "For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised."  (NASB)

As always, hugs xoxoxo

💜💜💜 I've reached an age where I can't seem to get out of a car without making loud being in labor noises ... Yikes! As always, hugs xoxo 💜💜💜

⭐⭐⭐ Another Riley Rule … When bustin-a-move to a good commercial jingle be careful not to bust your noggin … don't wear socks … Yikes!  As always, hugs xoxoxo ⭐⭐⭐

💜💜💜 You didn't become a famous singer or speaker … But, you were faithful to pray for your neighbors wherever you lived & co-workers … HUGE gift! 

 As always, hugs xoxoxo 💜💜💜

⭐⭐⭐ I'm thinking there would be a lot more serious healthy changes to our lifestyles if we went back to having a full length mirror on the back of our bathroom doors … just thinking ⭐⭐⭐  As always, hugs xoxoxo 

⭐⭐⭐  Interesting Moments I have on my cure this dementia journey is misplacing items ... no worries though they always turn up ...  In the fridge ... the microwave, the cupboard.... the freezer and the latest was the laundry basket (that one was wierd) ... as always, hugs xoxoxo  ⭐⭐⭐

❤❤❤ "I'm Cancer Free …. In Remission"  Thank you Lord. I thank you all for your prayers 💜 My hair thinned out a little but, I kept my pudgy good looks. ha.  As always, hugs xoxoxo  ❤❤❤

⭐⭐⭐ You know you're getting older when you walk by your reflection in a store window & you think, "Wow, they look familiar" …... As always, hugs xoxoxo ⭐⭐⭐

⭐⭐⭐ Try being so kind each day that someone wishes you were their neighbor … As always, hugs xoxoxo ⭐⭐⭐

⭐⭐⭐When wolfing down some popcorn … do not sit anywhere near a mirror … Just saying.  As always, hugs xoxoxo ⭐⭐⭐

⭐⭐⭐ Do you ever have those days when you feel really pretty and full of energy …… yeah me neither … as always, hugs xoxoxo  ⭐⭐⭐

"I can really see myself competing on "Guy's Grocery Games" … I would be awesome!!!  Of course there is that whole knowing how to cook thingy …"

As always, hugs xoxoxo 

Aggressive words often run around masquerading as assertiveness deceiving us and quenching spirits … it's a trap! Be a peacemaker … As always, Hugs xoxoxo

⭐⭐⭐ Being an avid Kindle book reader I kept cracking myself up today while in chemo because while reading a real honest to goodness book I kept tapping the page instead of turning it..... I'd like to think it is my dementia … but, I suspect it's just old age.  As always, hugs xoxoxo  ⭐⭐⭐

⭐⭐⭐ The Pro's of having early-on-set dementia … Gee, I'm sorry … was that your piece of cake? The Con's … cleaning your glasses with an alcohol wipe ⭐⭐⭐ As Always, hugs xoxoxo

⭐⭐⭐ My GOD … the creator of the Universe and BEYOND! Wow!! ⭐⭐⭐

❤❤❤ My soul delights in my "Risen" Savior ❤❤❤

⭐⭐⭐ Whenever I go to Wal-Mart someone will inevitably say, "I'm supposed to wear one of those masks"   "I wouldn't be without mine," I reply.  

And that's BECAUSE my stage 3 cancer is gone under both arms and my neck. I still have my chest and abdomen to go. 

I try very hard to follow my doctors orders closely & God's wisdom even closer. Don't let your doctor work harder on your good health than you are. ⭐⭐⭐

As always, hugs xoxoxo 

⭐⭐⭐Healthy Bites … grape tomato dipped in healthy Italian dressing    or    a banana slice with a dollop of peanut butter ⭐⭐⭐

As always,  Hugs xoxoxo

⭐⭐⭐ Diabetes … Cancer … Dementia! Not given to me by God … But, his comfort and wisdom and closeness is indescribable  ⭐⭐⭐

(please be aware of your health and choices you are making … ask for wisdom)

          ⭐⭐⭐ "Keep tabs on your unexpected victories … large or small                               they are a source of great joy" ⭐⭐⭐

                                      Yes, I get carried away
                  But, I'm dying of stage 3 incurable lymphoma cancer. I'm
           responding well to chemotherapy and that's a wonderful blessing.
  But, I had symptoms for years and didn't know it … Extreme Fatigue & 
  Urinary Tract Infections … girlfriends if this sounds like you, ask your doctor.
      The presence & comfort of God is so mighty … as always, hugs xoxoxo

💜💜💜Bring home fresh flowers for your daughter … reinforce her position as a princess in your family 💜💜💜

                                       🌜🌜 "Sleepless Nights" 🌛🌛
                                             Stress or a blessing

After my chemo treatments I've discovered an extended time with the Lord during the night.

Instead of tossing & turning I get up and write my to-d0 lists for the next few days ... drink needed water (which enhances my chemo recovery)

I jot down prayers for others and pray for friends ... people to call ... food to make and healthy breakfast ideas. I laugh and cry with the Lord ... it's so healing.

I don't dread my middle of the night awake times now. For me, I'm not young and I'm able to nap during the day when needed.

My chemo makes me extremely fatigued and my extended time at night is a happy time for me now.

Many of us with health challenges nap and most of us not really wanting to. But now, I've changed my often waking hours at night from a stress to a productive time. And a good time with God.

As a writer we get a lot of our great ideas at night anyway ... ha. I take advantage of that.

I often pop out of bed for a minute to jot down things like:

make fruit salad

or buy stamps

make fruit punch

research good brain snacks

Silly stuff that give me comfort.

                                            And I am comforted.
                     ⭐⭐⭐ I give my sleep needs to my Lord. ⭐⭐⭐

Writing a Synopsis

Writing a Synopsis is like creating a good recipe ... precise instructions and intriguing ingredients that someone can't wait to try and prepare. 🥄

And in the end your story is full of spices and smells and flavors your readers will never forget  🥄 

💜💜💜 I invite you to check out my adorable "Hopping" new listing at www.CranberryStudios.Etsy.com … as always, Hugs xoxoxo 💜💜💜

💚💚💚 The Lord woke me Monday night to remind me I'm living Psalm 23... Wow … As always, hugs xoxoxo 💚💚💚

⭐⭐⭐ Be Alert Girlfriends!  Care more about your health than your doctor... pay attention!  I thought I was paying attention. But, not really. I certainly wasn't eating as healthy as I thought. Walking … walking … walking... Yes!  

It wasn't enough. Last year I started having UTI's than last summer I kept getting them frequently. My fatigue had fatigue. 

I didn't have a clue.

I want my family, friends, strangers that will be friends, to pay attention. 

Don't get blindsided. I love you and I care for you 💛💛💛

God promised me miracles but, they may be for others... I'm good with that. I'm 69 years old and I want others to not make my mistakes. I've had my cancer a long time. I didn't know that.

Now my mission is to be the care giver … your care giver 💛 

As now I have early onset dementia along with the cancer and God has given me an exciting mission …… It's a bright and shiny day ⭐⭐⭐

As always, hugs xoxoxo

Mom's Books (Donna Bell art instruction books) are back in our Etsy Shop … www.CranberryStudios.Etsy.com I've made so many decisions to close it down due to my latest illness but, we've had so many wonderful visitors and great comments and interests that I keep waffling... ha. So, because I love it so I'm going to keep going until mom and dad feel that it's too hard a project for me.

💜My newest love  (besides jig-saw puzzle art) is Sparkling "Diamond Art". The perfect hobby. 💜💜💜 Please give us a visit and see my latest creation.  (and yes, I do need a good photographer)

As always, hugs and loves xoxoxo

⭐⭐⭐ "Borrowed Years" ⭐⭐⭐

I had no idea I was living on "Borrowed Years". 

Discovering last fall I had Lymphoma Cancer was unsettling. Then finding out I've had it for 5 to 10 years and it's incurable … Yikes!!!

And now this year after a hard 4 days at the hospital I learn I have early onset dementia … What?? But, I'm a writer … a painter … I have goals and plans!!! I'm only 69 years old.

If I knew I'd been living on "Borrowed Years" I would have:

Ate healthier

Been kinder

Paid off debts

Given loads of stuff away

Been kinder

Paid attention to my OWN health

Walked more every day

Shopped less

Been kinder

Ask more questions of my doctor

Just to name a few...

I'm still trying to get my head around this and I would love some good healthy recipes for brain food … my email is: writeorwrong@hotmail.com or friend me at FB (Cindy Riley)

( I would like to thank the urgent care doctor who pursued the lower back pain I was having & discovered the cancer. You're my hero!)

I always assumed I was walking closely with God … but now, on this new journey I depend on my Lord every moment of the day. And his presence, his peace and joy is huge. It's Amazing.

As always, 

Hugs xoxoxo

⭐⭐⭐ You are my God,

Come what may.

A restful night,

and delightful day ⭐⭐⭐

                                                       riley 2019

           ⭐⭐⭐I'm excited "A Bright New Year" ⭐⭐⭐ and each day         "shining" with possibilities ⭐⭐⭐