A Bed For Marley and a Song

A Bed For Marley

I love this little guy!  

He's my "grand-dog"! 

He's laying on my legs

as I'm babysitting him. 

He lives with my son.  

He gave my son back to me.

Long story; 

not mine to tell.

But I love him.

Here he is a mere two days old.

His mama died.

My son became his parents - 

both mama and daddy.

My son does landscaping work

in all types of weather.

Marley goes with him.

So I made him a little bed

which is also a "go bag".

Here's the pattern I used.

Thank you, Simplicity!

The bag needed to be durable, 

so I used lightweight denim

for the outside.

Can you see the pockets?

I used velcro 

for ease of opening them.

By the way, 

I discovered that denim

is hard to sew through.

I used a denim needle.

I'm open to any tips

you have to offer!

I used red velour for the inside.

Marley also got a fleece blanket 

made out of this fabric.

Thank you, Jo Anns.

I love this little guy - 

my grand dog!

Thank you, God, 

for our Marley!

I'm linking up to

Can I Get a Whoop! Whoop!

at Confessions ofa Fabric Addict

Finished or Not Friday at Busy HandsQuilts.

A Song

I went to a funeral today.

Here is a song that I hope will bless you.

It certainly has blessed me over the years.

Slow Stitching Projects for 2017. A Song.

Hello There!
How were your holidays?  Are you getting back into the groove of normal life - or at least as normal as possible?  Have you set some 2017 crafting goals?  I'd love to hear all of these events!

I was revisiting UFOs, WIPs and patterns I started/purchased before and during my battle with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. 

These poor projects sit hopefully waiting to make it to the "finished" category as they are so eager to begin their intended purpose in life.

And you know what?  They take up too much storage in my studio and mind!  

So, 2017 is my year to clear out the cobwebs beginning with these three Slow Stitching projects!

Slow Stitching.
Today will be a crochet/hand sewing slow stitching day.  I've realized that if I work on one crochet project at a time, so much more gets out of much coveted storage and into a warm, cuddly finish!

So, here is my crocheted Slow Stitching project!

This was inspired by Ruth at Camellia Rose.  I'm using the oh so soft Lion Brand Heartland Yarn in Acadia (beige), Crater Lake (blue), Sequoia(brown) and Yellowstone (gold).  I'v tossed the labels for the marroon and green, so I don't have those exact colors.  Nor could I find them online.....that's how old this project is.  :0

I'm also back to my Grandmother's Flower Garden!  I'm eager to get this one off my design board in 2017!

And of course, now that the felt lunch is complete, it's time for anther felt project for my grandbabies!









I'm hoping to finish this Nativity Themed Advent Calendar by Nancy at Do Small Things With Love.  

I'm linking up to 

Kathleen's Sharing Sundays

Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching

Can I Get a Whoop! Whoop!

at Confessions of a Fabric Addict 

 Finished or Not Friday 

at Busy Hands Quilts.

A Song.
Sadly, over the holidays, a friend of ours was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer and passed away.  Several other friends are dealing with a terminal metastasis, occurrence or are newly diagnosed.  This song has brought me great comfort.  I hope it encourages you as well if you are missing someone.

Dear Friend, this is my truth.

A Different Direction. UFO Update. Health Update. A Song.

 A New Direction

I sense God moving me in a different direction regarding Proverb of the Day.  I feel like it may be more a Verse For This Day, or something along those lines.  Either way, it’s an exciting time!

http://www.heartlight.org/gallery/825.html

                                   

UFO Update

I changed the format of my mind map from Simple Minds to a cleaner look - and I love it!  I also changed my completion rate to a percentage vs. a basic fraction.  This method encourages me as well, especially when pain and fatigue decide to visit. 
Last week I pulled everything out of my storage space under my cutting table and discovered several more UFO's.....oh well.  

You know what's interesting?  I can be hurting, but when I go into my sewing studio, the pain lessons.....It's wonderful.  


Health Update
So, I'm late for m 6 month follow up with my oncologist.  But, the stars have aligned and I now have insurance authorizations and appointments for all the tests we need done.  I hope to have results and my oncologist's opinions on the next steps by the middle of the month.  

http://created4health.org/the-health-of-waiting/

Meanwhile, Pain and Fatigue remain my companions. However, I did have ten pretty good days in a row for which I am extremely grateful!  

A Song 
Can you imagine what you will do?

> Dear Friend, this is my truth.

Proverb of the Day: 6:2. Happy Song.

Proverb of the Day: 6:2

Scripture:

Observation:

The first part of Proverbs 6 is talking about co-signing and, according to Haley’s Bible Handbook, “questionable business obligations.”  I understand the verse in context of this. 

However, verse 2 is what really stood out to me. 

Oh God, how many times have I lay awake at night or 

spent the day troubled by the words of my mouth?

Feeling trapped or being ensnared by what I said? 

http://quotesgram.com/hurtful-words-can-hurt-quotes/#9Y5nT63zYe

Application

First of all, wow!  God is really saying, “Wow, Business Leaders!  Here’s some advice for you!” 

But, onto my personal application.

I’m sure we have all said something we instantly regret.  Then we allow it to haunt us……yup, we do. I usually know instantly when I’ve said something I regret.

Sometimes, at least in my experience, the recipient probably didn’t even notice or even remember what I said.  And I praise God for that!

But, many times they do – and I hurt them. 

Once my careless words fly out of my mouth and that realization hits, I have learned to immediately apologize and ask for forgiveness.  I’m now trying to deal with these issues as soon as possible.

Business leaders – if you’ve made an unwise business deal, God has advice for you as well!

³So so this, my son,
since you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands

go – 
to the point of exhaustion-

and give your neighbor no rest!

⁴Allow no sleep to your eyes,

no slumber to your eyelids.

⁵Free yourself , l
ike a gazelle from the hand of the hunter,

like a bird from the snare of the fowler.

Proverbs 6:3-5

http://damselsusarise.blogspot.com/2012/09/if-you-dont-have-nothing-to-say.html

Then I can sleep better at night.  It also helps to apply this question before I speak:I still don’t always remember to follow this standard for my words, but I’m getting better!

Prayer

Thank you for today’s study!  I pray this blog is a blessing to someone out there!

Lord, raise up business leaders all over the world who will run their affairs according to your Word. Raise them up and give them favor that they may set the tone for what a Godly run business can achieve!

Help me to improve on the silence….or to know when to sit in companionable silence!

Amen.

http://unboxedwriters.com/too-many-fractured-realities/#.V1q5gLsrKpA

 Happy Song

Dear Friends, 
This is my truth.