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Goodbye Papa

February 29, 2008 by HappyGoStuckey 3 Comments

This Evening, February 28th at 5:10pm, my Grandfather, Glenn Blythe went home to be with his Lord and Savior after 87 years of abundant life. He was a wonderful Father and Grandfather. He was married to my Grandma, Helen for 63 years. They were married so young that my Grandma even lied about her age. She was 17.
They were blessed with one boy (my dad) and four girls (one set of twins among them.) He enjoyed bluegrass music, working on his house, gardening and puttering around his house and yard.
I have many memories of him but some in particular involve hot summer afternoons of picking blueberries when I was in elementary school. He used to lean down to me and whisper, “you can eat some if you want to. I don’t mind.” And wink. He always winked at me and smiled so big you would think he was playing a joke on you. His eyes always twinkled when he grinned. I always loved to hear him say, “Little Cindy-…” (and whatever followed.) One of his daughters (my aunt) was named Cindy, so the designation was necessary and it stuck.
He was a wonderful man who loved his wife, loved his family and loved his God. We are so sad to see him go but so happy to know how alive he must be in the presence of His Lord.

Don’t let the stern look fool you. He was a big teddy bear.

Lance and I are off tomorrow morning to say goodbye and to celebrate the life of my Grandfather. Please pray that we will be able to minister to our family in the midst of this bittersweet time.

While I’m on a roll…

February 12, 2008 by HappyGoStuckey 4 Comments

I ran across a few more pictures from some of the “not so old” old days of Heidi and Cindy and I just had to…

I’m afraid these are classic looks of disapproval. Someone was being funny with the camera. Yikes.

Happy Anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Cross!!!

February 12, 2008 by HappyGoStuckey 1 Comment

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate my friends, Heidi and Paul Cross on their First Wedding Anniversary! Their wedding day was February 17th, 2007 in Jacksonville, Florida and one year later, I just cannot resist a little sampling of photos! Also.. I might add that this is the perfect opportunity to say that Heidi has been my best friend in the entire world since the “diaper days.” She has been there for me through every major mountain and valley of life and through every event, she has been there to laugh and cry with me and to cheer me on when things were hard. We have shared birthdays, graduations, Holidays, and now each other’s weddings! I love her dearly and miss her so much!

Mr and Mrs Cross… February 17th, 2007

Best Friends!!

The Beautiful Bride

The Day before the Big Day!!!

Happy First Anniversary Heidi! I love you!!!
Love, Cyn

I’m not really a waitress…

February 7, 2008 by HappyGoStuckey 4 Comments

Sooo… Today I had the wonderful experience of getting a pedicure in the middle of the day. I had a class for my job which got out extremely early and happen to be across the street from a nail salon. It was a wonderful blessing to be able to sit for a little while, read a magazine and have someone make my feet pretty. 🙂 It’s the little pleasures sometimes. Anyway, I was very amused when the red color that I chose was called “I’m not really a waitress.” That made me laugh to myself, because it might as well have said, “I’m not really a banker.” There are so many days in my job where I feel that ALL I am is a banker. Seeing as being a banker is the solution to the present need for income, I enjoy many aspects of the job.. but there are those days, when I would love to tell everyone around me in a tone just above a whisper, “you know what? I’m not REALLY a banker.” But the important thing is, I’m not. I am more things than that. And sometimes after spending a week’s worth of long days in a job that takes so much energy, it’s really comforting to remind myself that I am…. a wife of a wonderful man who loves the Lord and loves me; I’m the daughter of two wonderful parents; I am an aunt to 10 fabulous kids; I am a sister; I am a friend to some wonderful people; I am a daughter in law; I am a cook who enjoys a challenge and loves feeding people; I am someone who likes to decorate my apartment and loves to entertain; I am a girl who loves to read books from her childhood; I am someone who relishes the time at home when I can pretend if only for a few hours… that I am a housewife; but most of all, I am a child of God– and that gives me more identity than stack of business cards or the nameplate on my desk. Never has red toe-nail polish been so therapeutic for me.

Almost caught up…Some of the things we’ve done!!

February 4, 2008 by HappyGoStuckey 3 Comments

Silliness…


No Road Trip is complete without Sundrop!!


Every now and then I come home to this… He likes to make Biscuits.. 🙂 I think the apron must help in the baking process!


Halloween 2007: I was a gym teacher and Lance was… scary. Please notice the mustache and the drawn on tattoos. yikes!


We have so much fun together! It really doesn’t take much for us to entertain ourselves and be laughing hysterically. Marriage is so great!

Our First Christmas

February 4, 2008 by HappyGoStuckey Leave a Comment

A Disgruntled Reindeer…

Our Little Apartment Tree… It was so cheery and red and it only took about 15 minutes to get completely up and to take down!

My In-laws. These are the parents of my wonderful husband.. Carol and Andy Stuckey

Some of the Nieces: Deanna, Elayna and Ava.. They are so fun! These little girls have my heart. And they love some Uncle Lance too. “Unca Yance” is more appropriate!


This Christmas we were able to see Lance’s parents before (they came to visit!) and also to visit my parent’s in Florida for New Years. It was a family and fun-filled weekend and we were so glad to spend a lot of quality time with my nieces and nephews. Please enjoy the photos! 🙂

November…. What happened in November???

January 31, 2008 by HappyGoStuckey Leave a Comment






THANKSGIVING! With the Stuckey’s in Eastman, GA. And some fun friend time with Mike and Courtney!

Turning Over a New Leaf…

January 31, 2008 by HappyGoStuckey 5 Comments

It has recently come to my attention that I am not a good blogger. And when I say, “come to my attention” I mean one of my friends so lovingly told me in a manner of speaking, that I was a horrible blogger. Although I would have to agree with her as she is most likely, the only person who faithfully checks my blog, I do have a bit of defense to offer up. For the last five months I have been working as the Office Manager at Fidelity Bank in Wake Forest. All day long I find
myself face to face with a computer screen. I have these long periods of time where I don’t get up from my desk at all. Trust me, I am having to watch my caloric intake. Regardless of this fact, by the time I get home and am able to actually do what I want, getting on another
computer is not usually high on my priority list. This would have a lot to do with my low level of correspondence as of late. So for those of you out there who are thinking, “That silly Cindy. She got married and now she never emails anymore.” Let me assure you though that may be the case, It is not a Lance-oriented problem as much as it is a Fidelity-Oriented problem. Never the less, I have recently been made aware that I myself, LOVE to read other people’s blogs. I love to see the pictures, the funny stories and anecdotes, the things they are learning, and just normal everyday updates on how they are..etc. I love sharing a piece of your lives! And I’m sure we would all agree that the most frustrating thing in the Blogosphere is to eagerly await a friend’s recent update, only to come face to face with a post you have already read. Alas, I have become my own worst blogging nightmare. Upon looking at my own blog, I cringed to see photos of myself in shorts. Not because I am from Florida and used to dressing like summer in winter, but because the pictures were from Columbus Day. Yikes. I have skipped some major events and major holidays!! SO, in an effort to redeem myself, I will attempt to give a quick recap of the last few months. Hopefully I will be able to uphold what I have deemed my January 30, 2008 resolution: To not be a horrible blogger anymore. This one’s for you: Lindsey Isham. I love ya. 🙂

Wilmington Fun…

October 19, 2007 by HappyGoStuckey 3 Comments

Wilmington in a Day…

We attempted to see the best parts of Wilmington on Columbus Day.. It was relaxing and fun to be able to spend the whole day doing very little at all and absolutely nothing that translated to work. Ahhh.. this is what Bank Holidays are for!

Once a Cheerleader… Always ashamed of it..
My Sweet Husband relentless requested this “blast from the past.”

Kilwin’s Ice Cream… There is no better ice cream!

We would have to say the same about P.T.’s 🙂 We tasted many of Wilmington’s little known delights!
The Stuckeys

The Honeymooners have returned…

September 9, 2007 by HappyGoStuckey 1 Comment

Enjoying our favorite lunch spot.
We enjoyed this beachside grille with its yummy food and amazing ocean breeze. I especially loved the delicious Gazpacho (Chilled Tomato and Cucumber Soup) and Tacos El Pastor (Cubed Seasoned Pork with chopped Pineapple.) We also loved the daily supple of Fresh Guacamole and Salsa and Chips! It’s a good thing we came back after only a week!

Senor and Senora Stuckey

Lance at Chichen Itza (The Mayan Temple of the Mayan Ruins)

Our Poolside Cabana which protected us from Evil Sunburns!!!
We spent alot of time here, enjoying the breeze and reading books! So Relaxing!

The Stuckey’s on their last night in Paradise

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Joy is the courage of people who don’t have all Joy is the courage of people who don’t have all the answers, yet.

While you sit in a season of waiting,
the calendar can often be a cruel companion, reminding you that days go by, weeks, months— with what feels like very little change in the right direction.

Perhaps you can easily assent to: 
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but you strain to see just how it will be when: “...a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” (Proverbs 13:12)

Wherever you and I are today— whether we wander, wait, stand firmly planted, or some pressed together combination of all three — we can take heart.

We are not alone.
And this will not be wasted.
What seems to be an unending blank space, an indefinite pause, is a space for new things.

Long before all is made right, and whether or not it all is tied up neatly with a perfectly crafted bow— we can know this:

We do not have to know the outcome to be faithful today.

✨Joy is not disregard for reality as much as it is obstinacy against despair.✨
Hi 👋🏻 I’m Cynthia and I’m a bit weary. T Hi 👋🏻 I’m Cynthia and I’m a bit weary. There. I said it. These days I’m gravitating to the true & the beautiful as rest for my weary self... and I wonder if you are too.

So much so, that I’m starting a new little offering, it’s called “The Feast: Wonder for the Weary” and the first issue goes out this weekend. It’s a bit more personal (okay this first one is WAY more personal. 🤭) It will be a little bit of everything, all with the goal of offering REST to both the feasters & foragers alike. If you’re already a subscriber— no need to do anything, if not— click through my bio to “keep in touch” and join the feast.✨
We are a people of both lament and praise. We hol We are a people of both lament and praise.

We hold questions without answers— yet we hold them in hands already full of good things.

We hold our daily bread, our daily gifts, and we hold the daily closeness of the God Who Sees.

The God who is no stranger to our lament, and Who Is the reason for our every hope.
He does not grow weary of our asking. Of our need to be told again, He will. 

You friend, are not invisible.
You are seen and cared for by the God who does all things well. (Even when they feel anything but.)
Married love ambition: making the kids roll their Married love ambition: making the kids roll their eyes at our “gushy-ness” as often as possible. 

President & CEO of the Lance Stuckey Fan Club— in every season, but especially on days like today.
Rainy day Mocha date, courtesy of our own toasty k Rainy day Mocha date, courtesy of our own toasty kitchen.😍🌧📚

On this chilly Saturday, we spent entirely too long browsing for books at our library and then all came home to a fire, mochas, and cocoa, respectively. Of all the things we do not know at this very moment, we know the gifts abound, and are worth counting.

PS, if you haven’t spread whipped cream on a foil-lined baking sheet to freeze, and then cut out cute shapes with cookie cutters to top your coffee or hot cocoa, may I suggest you get thee on that at once.
“If God sends us on strong paths, we are provide “If God sends us on strong paths, we are provided strong shoes.” — Corrie Ten Boom

✨File under, things to save in a fire.✨

The prayer journal pictured here contains six months of the hard & the sweet.
Six months of prayers asked & answered for ourselves and for others.
Six months of seeing through prayer, not how it changed our circumstances necessarily but how it changed us.

I always appreciate a record like this— being able to clearly see the paths we are led down, rocky though they may be? Priceless.

The ways God has come near us & drawn us to Himself again and again are written on these pages and I’ll treasure it forever.

Also pictured: Psalms Illuminated Scripture Journal. Highly recommend. Thank you always, @allifarnell
“The world is indeed full of peril, and in it th “The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater.”
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

While scrolling through my photos today, my heart was heavy to realize how far back “before” was.

Before masks and distancing, before loss, before other, more personal bits of hard. Multitudinous change, neither all bad nor all good.

With our free time, we’ve introduced our girls to Tolkien, Bilbo, Frodo, and especially Samwise the Brave. They are officially hooked and we are delighted to watch them discover another world where evil doesn’t win, and the courage of the small matters much. {they close their eyes at the Orcs and we haven’t had a nightmare yet!}🤞🏻😂😬
I’m leaning increasingly more into the analog th I’m leaning increasingly more into the analog these days.

It started with the Sourdough and a dozen different kinds of jam last year.
I suddenly find great calm in activities that stand in direction opposition to hurry, the textbook definition of ✨work in progress.✨ And really, if you could see the other side of this piece, you would believe me. 🙃

Thank you to @thebarmyfox for making embroidery so accessible!
@thenester says, “It doesn’t have to be perfec @thenester says, “It doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful,” and I believe that the weeknight meal equivalent is, “Just because it’s easy— doesn’t make it a second-tier supper!”

Thank you, Spaghetti with Meat sauce for being both a ministry to mom AND a crowd pleaser. Especially on a dreary January-ish day. It is ✨quite alright✨ to make something we’ve made a million times just because we know it makes the people happy.🍝
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