Hillary Scott's song, Thy Will Be Done, was written through heartbreak. But, she found peace and victory! His will be done as we continue with Still Stitching.
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In my last post, I left off mentioning the first of 5 points that got me through a very dark time in my life. Note, I wrote that sentence in the PAST TENSE. It WAS a dark time - but NOT ANY MORE. It's one day at a time, my dear, one day at a time. But I digress.
Back to our first point:
I noted how it was so familiar to Joshua 1:9.
As
grueling,
excruciating heart-rending
as this process was –
and can still be,
I began the journey of walking away and
searching for peace.
BUT FIRST, I prayed, read and memorized Joshua 1:9. Then, I leaned into God’s everlasting arms as He carried me away from His loved one (my qualifier) and into His grace. He is still doing this as I write this post.
BUT FIRST, I prayed, read and memorized Joshua 1:9. Then, I leaned into God’s everlasting arms as He carried me away from His loved one (my qualifier) and into His grace. He is still doing this as I write this post.
It’s a daily battle.
One day at a time.
But, with
God’s Word, faith-based music, wisdom found in the rooms of Al-Anon, support
from loving friends, I am growing in courage and strength.
My dear reader, try this one step. We are not in control of anything but our own
actions. All the pleading, tears,
arguing and even shouting will not change our loved ones.
Which leads us to the second point I
learned:
Ouch.
Ouch. Ouch. Another tough point
to ponder.
I am sharing what has worked for me. Most of my days are filled with prayer, music, friends, grandbabies, family, sewing, crafting, blogging, walks and yes, even laughter! I even get to enjoy drop in visits from my qualifier (loved one struggling with addition/alcoholism) in which we visit and share a meal!
Most of the time, my spirit is light and joyful - truly it is! After all, the joy of the LORD is indeed our strength (Nehemiah 8:10).
Most of the time, my spirit is light and joyful - truly it is! After all, the joy of the LORD is indeed our strength (Nehemiah 8:10).
Sure there are moments of sadness and sometimes even tears. But weeping lasts only for a moment - joy comes in the morning! It really does.
Until next time, my dear reader.
Sunday Slow Stitching
I am glad to say that I've almost completed 13 Comfort Dolls! Here's the first one!
I'll be finishing up the rest today and into next week and then I can take some yardage off - finally! :)
I'll be finishing up the rest today and into next week and then I can take some yardage off - finally! :)
Stash Report
My LQS picked up a new line of digitally printed fabric and I love it! I'll find the name of this digitally printed fabric and update this post when I have it!
Instead of purchasing stash building fabric, I purchased two pre-cut pillow case sets! I get to enjoy a fabric I love without a lot of time or financial investment! Win - win!
No changes in yarn usage/purchases - yet. My current prayer shawl should be finished soon!
Fabric used this week
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0
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Previous total
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37.57
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To Date used
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37.57
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Fabric in this week
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2.00
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Previous total
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44.50
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To Date in
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46.50
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Net in the red (more bought than used!)
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-8.93
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Yarn used this week
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0
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Previous total
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0
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To Date used
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18.10
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Yarn in this week
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0
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Previous total
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148.70
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To Date in
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166.80
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Net in the red (more bought than used!)
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-148.70
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