Survivors’ Guilt Part Two, Reading, Stitching, and Gratitude

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It's nice to be back to blogging again after a week off!  Last time I posted we were talking about Survivor's Guilt, what it is and how to deal with it.  I was sharing what I gleaned form this post at Parkview Health.  We'll continue with the healing process, check in on progress with my last Tuesday To Do list, check out my literary world, and share some moments of gratitude.  Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you enjoy your visit!

UPDATE (7:-21-21)

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Survivors' Guilt:  Continuing the Healing Process 

Part 1 Part 3  Part 4

Faith

Many years ago I felt almost scolded by God when I first read this verse.  Slowly, a peace beyond understanding entered my being as I realized that God sees the bigger picture.  

When I found Jeremiah 29:11 and connected it to Isaiah 55:8-9, the deal was sealed.  My spiritual growth began and I began to sincerely and fully trust God.  

So, when I found the Parkview Health page, I was reminded of these familiar verses and my journey to trusting God's plan for my life.  It's a plan designed to

1) give me a hope and a future,

2) give me the power and knowledge that when I call on my Daddy, He will listen to me,

3) He will be found by me when I seek Him and

4) He will bring me back from captivity.  

Period.  

And guess what?  

The same holds true for you!  

I know see Survivors' Guilt for what it is:

a tool the defeated one tried to use to defeat me and stifle the purpose God has for my life.  

I will go forward remembering those who have gone before me and try to live my life in a manner that will honor them, honor God and bring God's joy and encouragement to those around me.   

 Because His joy is our strength.  

BOOK DATE

Currently Reading

I'm really enjoying this well-written book 

about a shameful part of our nation's history.

My granddaughter finished her other book, so we started our Book Club For 2 last week! I thoroughly enjoyed our discussion!

Though I finished it, I am re-reading it to refresh my memory.  I'm hoping she'll want to read the second book in the series, Zia.

Finished:    

Though I  enjoyed listening to 28 Summers, but I was conflicted as I listened.

Mary Alice and I thoroughly enjoyed Camino Island!  I was wondering what in the world Grisham was doing in the first three chapters, but wow!  It all came together and it was a wild ride!  We've already eagerly begun Camino Winds!  

Next few books 

STASH REPORT

Yarny numbers

I purchased some more dishcloth yarn.  I'm so excited about the white and red one - the one in a cupcake style skein - as it was on clearance!  

I seem to be more on a crocheting kick right now.  I'll share those projects below.  

Fabric numbers

No changes here.

Productivity Stats

No changes here.  

TO DO TUESDAY

Last Week's List

1.  Prepped Projects:  Stitch up the last few Qube Crush blocks.  Not yet

2.  Continue to progress on my hexagon afghan. 😄

 

3.  Stitch up my pile of mending.  😄  One of the projects was a table topper I made in .  It was one of my my first projects and my first oh so humble attempt at  machine quilting.  The hand stitched binding came undone.  I believe the thread I used was of a lower quality, so perhaps that's why it came loose?   this topper.  

4.  Slow Stitching:  Make progress on my deer mitten.  😄

This Week's List

1.  Prepped Projects:  Stitch up the last few Qube Crush blocks and then begin laying out my squares.  I'm not sure how to arrange all 72 squares...in a large quilt?  in various sized baby quilts?  a lap quilt and baby quilts?  My daughters suggested this layout. 

2.  Continue to progress on my hexagon afghan.   

3.  Slow Stitching:  Finish my dear mitten as well as frog my Noel mitten to make corrections.   I forgot some embellishing that takes this mitten to a whole new level of cuteness! 

GRATITUDE JOURNEY

LeeAnna's "I Like" party on Thursdays reminds me to look for beauty and fun in my world!  

My son bought me this mini pack of cookies from  @cookies_bychris
 just because I mentioned I was craving her cookies!

Here are some interesting looking titles I saw at Target, but I resisted purchasing them.  As we deal with my aging parents, I am realizing that I should probably consider purging my own home.  My library card is being used so much more and I am posting several books at my account at paperbackswap.   

I thought my grandchildren might enjoy these books.

I thought The Hero Code would be an inspiring read.

I loved the idea of this book!

This book is definitely out of my normal genre,
but the cover and title are so alluring!

Here's a page I was inspired to create after reading
Chapter one of Stormie O'Martian's 
The Power of Praying Through Fear.  

Kitty and Mia are snuggling
during one of our recent thunderstorms.

Linking up to: 

A Spirit of Simplicity

Sunday Salon @ Readerbuzz

Sunday Scripture Blessings @

Peabea's Photos and Scribbles

Slow Sunday Stitching @ Kathy's Quilts 

Sunday Stash @ Quilt, Paint, Create

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 

@ Book Date 

To Do Tuesday @ Chris Knits

Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication (Wednesdays)

I Like @ Not Afraid of Color (Thursday)

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