A Wimp No More! Part 2. A Twisty Finish! Patrick's Strength

A Wimp No More! Part 2.
Part 1



So many times, when I face trials, I lose my focus!

This is our real battle!

This helps us to remember,

people aren't the problem,

it's a spiritual battle.

Once we REALLY realize that,

we should

And while we are standing,

let's stand in hope,

because the anchor holds - it really does!
Jesus is an anchor we can count on!

A Twisty Finish!
The Pretzel Twist is now a flimsy and has been delivered to Stephanie, my long arm quilter!  

So exciting!  I added borders to make it bigger for the newlyweds to cuddle under!

Patrick's Strength
Progress continues on this special afghan. I've paused all slow stitching projects to work on this afghan.  I want to give it to Patrick as soon as possible.  Today he and his parents are still in Houston and meeting with the doctors to get test results and to form a treatment plan.

 A Humble Beginning

Making Progress

My sweet husband 

designed the pattern 

using Patrick's colors.

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A Wimp No More! Part 1 Stash Report. Patrick's Strength

A Wimp No More! Part 1
Part 2 is here
I'm going to deviate a bit from our study on Philippians to share a testimony.  I have had a HUGE breakthrough in my walk with Christ!

There has been a situation in our lives that has been negatively affecting me - reducing me to tears,

weak prayers,

fear,

anxiety....

you know the drill. 

BUT NO MORE!  

Yesterday as I reached out to friends for prayer, one of them called me.  Basically, she told me I needed to stand strong in my faith so that those involved would be strong as well.  Mind you, she said this with great tenderness and love.  

I put on some praise and worship music and WOW!  The Holy Spirit fell on me and my home in a powerful way!  Prayers for the situation rushed out of my mouth in a loud, strong faith-filled voice!  

I prayed with authority, tears and victory!


Yesterday, I began a new, deeper journey with God!  I will no longer be a wimp for God!  He is raising me up to be a prayer warrior for my family.  I will fight for them on every side.  

A WIMP FOR GOD NO MORE! 

May I encourage you today to pray boldly for your family and loved ones?  You might just be surprised!


To Be Continued




Stash Report
If you read Maggie's Making A Lather blog post on Sundays, she presents her stash report in a simple, understandable manner.  I decided to give it a go.  Naturally, I'll be sharing my fabric and yarn stash!  We'll see how long it lasts!  ;P

Fabric Stash report

Fabric used this week: 6 7/8

Fabric used since June 11, 2017:  6 7/8 yards

Fabric Added this week: 5  2/3 yard

Fabric Added since June 11, 2017:  5  2/3 yard

Net Fabric used since June 11, 2017: 2 yards used more than added

Yarn Stash report

Yarn used this week: 15 oz

Yarn used since June 11, 2017:  15 oz

Yarn Added this week:

Yarn Added: 42 oz

Net Yarn used since June 11, 2017: Bought 27 oz more than added

I'm hoping to remember to post every Sunday/Monday!  

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Patrick's Strength
I've started yet another crochet project - It's an afghan for a young teenager that has been recently diagnosed with cancer. He is an only child and has a mass on his knee, rib and (I believe) his hip.  

So, I'm making him an afghan in his colors: red, blue and black.  It's called "Patrick's Strength".  

As God reminds you, 

would you please pray for him?

My goal is to crochet 9 - 10 rows a day to have it finished in 10 days.  We'll see!

Here is our humble beginning!

I'm using I Love This Yarn! in

Fire Red (270), Royal (80) and Black (30).

I'm using a ripple pattern with a 5-3 repeat.  

Vicky (you may have noticed her comments on some of my posts) mentioned a 7-3 repeat.  

After a bit of research, 
 l learned that 

there are many variations to ripples.

I went to my go to book, 

Encyclopedia of 300 Crochet Patterns, Stitches and Designs by Doris M. Smith.  

It's an oldie, but goodie!

To Do Tuesday

Last week's list:

1)  Keep up with Quilty 365  Done!

2) Finish the $7.50 Drunkard's Path block. Done!
3) Finish Blocks 6-10 of the Pretzel Twist. Done!

4) Work at least 2 hours on my tablecloth. - Switched out for Patrick's Strength.  

5) Finish a new, smaller crochet project which I'll be sharing this week!  Done!

This week's list:

1)  Keep up with Quilty 365  

2) Finish the last $7.50 Drunkard's Path block. 
3) Make Marly's summer blankets.

4) Crochet at least 60 rows of Patrick's Strength.

Linking up to:

Fiber Tuesday at

The Quilting Room with Mel

and

Oui Crochet Community

To Do Tuesday @ Stitch All Things

Linky Tuesday @ Freemotion by the River