Where in the World is Cindy’s Bits and Pieces?: Diamond D Ranch
Have you ever looked back and watched how God had been orchestrating something all along for you? We are closing out the year with a story and place that is like that. In 2018, I was still working as a hygienist and weekend warrior with Bits and Pieces. I tried to get into a prominent November Show in Middle Georgia close to where I live. Much to my disappointment, I was waitlisted. In the meantime, I received an invitation for a brand-new event in Jacksonville, FL. After searching for a helper /friend to go with me became a flop, I still felt like God was leading me to go. Now maybe for some of you, it would not seem that far, but for a geographically challenged person, it was a big deal. All the following years, my husband has gone with me and every year he scratches his head in amazement that I found the off the beaten path location. After all, it is a 600-acre horse and cattle ranch outside Jacksonville.
The main thing I remember about that first event in 2019, was that during the vendor meeting, the silver headed cowboy with the big smile took off his hat and said, “lets pray”. I knew at that moment, I was in the right place. In my naivety, I didn’t realize that by going to Jacksonville God was opening up a whole new market where our specialty products could spread. Our Jacksonville friends have been good to us via online orders as well as sharing our products with others. If I had stayed in Middle Georgia, I would have missed the chance to open up this area of the Southeast but also, I would have missed what this place has to offer. If you like wide open beautiful spaces as I do, don’t miss the opportunity to visit Diamond D Ranch! It is a fifth- generation ranch providing horseback riding and educational experiences. It also serves as a venue for events including the 2 markets we attend each year called Diamond in the Rust Market. Most of all, this family finds no greater joy than sharing God’s love in all they do. It is evident in the way they take care of their vendors, their smiles each day and the church services by the fire pit they provide just for weary vendors.
Michael and Galynna Griffin and their family have spoiled us throughout our years there! Looking in the review mirror, I can see the many ways God used this experience for my good and His glory. I am glad I didn’t miss out. Merry Christmas to you, our followers! We will see you in the new year!
For the Lord is good and his mercy endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations Psalm 100:5
