Philippians 1:27a - The Rest of The Story. To Do Tuesday Plans

Philippians 1:27a - The Rest of The Story.  
The first part of the story is here.  This post will make much more sense if you take just a few minutes to read the first part of the true story.  

When we thought the cancer may have spread to my bones, I did some online research, which scared me even more!  Apparently, according to my research, there is no cure for bone cancer.  It is considered a chronic condition that can be treated, but not cured.

I distinctly remember going for a walk by myself one dark night.  I just needed time with my LORD. 

I thought of

my husband,

my children,

my grandchildren,

my parents,

my sister,

my friends

and of leaving them,

of being sick

and of dying.

I faced those fears head on as I walked weeping, listening to praise and worship music and praying.

I was finally able to make peace with God’s will rather than my own. 

ONLY THEN

could I begin the fight of my life!

I had to be at peace with my LORD and Savior first.  Then the peace that passes all understanding surrounded me. 

I could go into my doctor’s office with courage and the knowledge that I was completely in God’s hands.  Sure, I still wept, I was still afraid – but I had the peace that passes all understanding.

11/21/16 UPDATE:  A reader asked a great question:  So, do I have bone cancer?  I am still fighting it?  

I'm so sorry I didn't clarify!
It turned out I don't have bone cancer,
there was only one lump in my left breast,
and I am now in remission!  :)
Thank you, Sharon, for your great question!  :)

PRAYER

Father, I am blessed.

I know this.

One family member had

a reoccurrence of breast cancer

after a 20 year remission.

At least four of my friends have had

metastasis or reoccurrence.

Thus far, I have been blessed,

I know this.

I praise You.

In Jesus’ precious name,

please be with

those who are facing our –

as survivors –

worst fears all over again.

Heal them I pray!

Encourage them.

Strengthen them.

Infuse them with

Your Joy

which is our strength.

Amen.

To Do Tuesday Goals

Hand Sewing

Done!

Wool jubilee leave mat

Cut out patterns

Begin stitching
My daughter gave me a great idea for this wool candle mat - the best is yet to be!  :)

Quilting

Done!  Continue to hand quilt the Advent tree, but not finished - yet!  :)

Regular Sewing

Done!  Grey Hand warmers - 
9 finished - one has been gifted already! 

X alter blouses - alternations are not fun - always put last.  

Christmas Sewing:

Sew blocks together

Oh Dear!  My blocks were prepared to be sewn together, then I discovered a mistake...my seam ripper and I are hanging out tonight watching a good movie.  :)

Done! Buy sashing fabric

Crochet 

X Baby M2’s afghan crochet 21 more green dots

Let's be honest:  Some time ago, crochet was my first love, but now, it seems sewing has taken over.  

BOM’s & QAL’s 

Done!  Dot Quilt – join dots

Done!  Quilty 365 – prep circles for applique

Here's this week's To Do Tuesday Plans. 

11/15

Hand Sewing

Wool jubilee leave mat

-   Continue stitching

Quilting

Continue to hand quilt the Advent tree

Christmas Sewing:

Add borders

Purchase batting and backing

Make backing

Hopefully, find a long arm quilter who can finish it by Christmas

Regular Sewing

Grey Hand warmers (make 5 more ) 

alter blouses

Crochet 

Baby M2’s afghan crochet 21 more green dots

BOM’s & QAL’s 

Dot Quilt – appliqué dots to foundation fabric

Quilty 365 – appliqué circles to foundation fabric 

I'm linking up to Linky Tuesday at Freemotion by the River and To Do Tuesday atStitch All Things.