C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Sunday May 18, 2025

"Afterward."-Hebrews 12:11
    
    How happy are tried Christians, afterwards. No calm more deep than that which succeeds a storm. Who has not rejoiced in clear shinings after rain? Victorious banquets are for well-exercised soldiers. After killing the lion we eat the honey; after climbing the Hill Difficulty, we sit down in the arbour to rest; after traversing the Valley of Humiliation, after fighting with Apollyon, the shining one appears, with the healing branch from the tree of life. Our sorrows, like the passing keels of the vessels upon the sea, leave a silver line of holy light behind them "afterwards." It is peace, sweet, deep peace, which follows the horrible turmoil which once reigned in our tormented, guilty souls. See, then, the happy estate of a Christian! He has his best things last, and he therefore in this world receives his worst things first. But even his worst things are "afterward" good things, harsh ploughings yielding joyful harvests. Even now he grows rich by his losses, he rises by his falls, he lives by dying, and becomes full by being emptied; if, then, his grievous afflictions yield him so much peaceable fruit in this life, what shall be the full vintage of joy "afterwards" in heaven? If his dark nights are as bright as the world's days, what shall his days be? If even his starlight is more splendid than the sun, what must his sunlight be? If he can sing in a dungeon, how sweetly will he sing in heaven! If he can praise the Lord in the fires, how will he extol Him before the eternal throne! If evil be good to him now, what will the overflowing goodness of God be to him then? Oh, blessed "afterward!" Who would not be a Christian? Who would not bear the present cross for the crown which cometh afterwards? But herein is work for patience, for the rest is not for to-day, nor the triumph for the present, but "afterward." Wait, O soul, and let patience have her perfect work.
Brought to you by

Put this devotional on your site or Subscribe




Friday, September 16, 2011

Progress is being made!

Handmade by Heidi


Tonight was the Sept. Friday Night Sew-In and progress was made.  It was tiny baby step, but it was progress.  I was handed this jacket....


in church on Sunday with instructions that the owner would like for me to make 5 memory bears out of it.  HUM!  Never heard of such a thing.  So I had to come home and google it...
And found out what it was through VITAS and Hospice Care

Description

Memory Bear volunteers make home-sewn bears with compassion and love, to ease a hurting heart after the death of a VITAS patient. The bears are sewn from the patient's clothing: a favorite pair of jeans, a pullover top, dress, bathrobe, nightgown, etc. A Memory Bear may recall the closeness of a loved one, bring a smile to someone in distress or offer a sense of security to a child who feels alone after the loss of a grandparent, parent or sibling.
The fabric is provided by the family; the pattern, support and stuffing is provided by VITAS and the creativity is provided by the volunteer. Bears can be made in the volunteer's home or at the VITAS office.

Skills

  • Sewing: Volunteers should have a desire to use their talents or hobbies to make a difference in someone's life. Must have sewing tools: sewing machine, needles, etc. Fabric and stuffing are provided. No professional experience necessary but sewing experience is a must. Creativity is a plus.
I didn't really have a pattern so I googled that too. and found this bear pattern

He is suppose to be 8.5 inches when done.  Well I'm going to have to  improvise on this bear some because of parts needed so I hope and pray and trust that he turns out.  I'm winging it as I go on Mr. bear.  Any way here are some pics of the jacket now....
doesn't look like a jacket any more
I had quite the mess.  Feathers all over the place.  Had to vacuum before I could do any more. 
I was able to get all 5 bears cut out tonight

5 Bears coming right up..... 

bouncing apple bar line
Posted by at
Labels: , ,

1 comment:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I love that idea - I look forward to seeing the bears when you're finished!

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for adding a Scrap of your Life.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)