C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
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"Delight thyself also in the Lord."-Psalm 37:4
    
    The teaching of these words must seem very surprising to those who are strangers to vital godliness, but to the sincere believer it is only the inculcation of a recognized truth. The life of the believer is here described as a delight in God, and we are thus certified of the great fact that true religion overflows with happiness and joy. Ungodly persons and mere professors never look upon religion as a joyful thing; to them it is service, duty, or necessity, but never pleasure or delight. If they attend to religion at all, it is either that they may gain thereby, or else because they dare not do otherwise. The thought of delight in religion is so strange to most men, that no two words in their language stand further apart than "holiness" and "delight." But believers who know Christ, understand that delight and faith are so blessedly united, that the gates of hell cannot prevail to separate them. They who love God with all their hearts, find that His ways are ways of pleasantness, and all His paths are peace. Such joys, such brimful delights, such overflowing blessednesses, do the saints discover in their Lord, that so far from serving Him from custom, they would follow Him though all the world cast out His name as evil. We fear not God because of any compulsion; our faith is no fetter, our profession is no bondage, we are not dragged to holiness, nor driven to duty. No, our piety is our pleasure, our hope is our happiness, our duty is our delight.
    
    Delight and true religion are as allied as root and flower; as indivisible as truth and certainty; they are, in fact, two precious jewels glittering side by side in a setting of gold.
    
    "'Tis when we taste Thy love,
    Our joys divinely grow,
    Unspeakable like those above,
    And heaven begins below."
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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Sometimes life gives you lemons.....

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Well I failed to get my project completed.  It did get started.  I feel so terrible that it didn't get done.  Life has just been getting in my way.  I thought I was clear and ready.  Then last weekend started cutting and sewing and much to my displeasure the pattern had me cut a wrong size of an item. (Should have cut 2 & 1/2 instead of 2 &3/8) Therefore, it didn't work.  Then I didn't have enough fabric to make again so had to wait til Monday to get more fabric.  Got to work Monday night on it little, but not enough.  Tuesday we had sewer backup in our basement so I dealt with that Tuesday night after work instead of sewing. YUCK!  Trust me I'd rather have sewn.  Wednesday night was church.  I thought I had Thursday night to myself.....But, low and behold hubby worked day instead of night....Sew I didn't get to my machine and here it is time to post and the project isn't completed.  Sorry.  Here are pictures of what is done.


This is the outside of the bag

Inside panel #1
Inside panel #2
It too will have the pink breast cancer fabric around it to make it the right size.  

I know you all are going to ask Why is the bra pattern going to be inside the bag?  Well, it is an inside family joke so I decided to put it inside the bag.   The recipient of the bag will be my mom.


She has metastatic breast cancer that is now in her skull.  She has had three treatments for this and is doing absolutely wonderful at this present time which we are all so grateful for.  This picture was taken this past summer when we all found out her condition.  Pictured are my two lovely daughters, that adore their G'ma,  my mom and myself. 

I really, really feel bad that this bag didn't get completed in time.

Be sure to visit the other blogs in this hop today......

I Piece 2 - Mary


Baa's Amazing Adventure

Quilted Delights

The Blended Blog (you are here)

Help give a free mammogram (It's just two clicks away that's all....click on icon below. then click on the pink button that says click here - it's free!)...
http://thebreastcancersite.greatergood.com/clickToGive/bcs/home


I got the bag patter from Shannon @ pieceful kwilter.
I found the bra paper piece patter @ Paper Panche quilt patterns.



Also posted at:

Fresh Poppy Design


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17 comments:

  1. JoanneFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    I'm sorry to hear about the "messy" things happening right now. I can already tell that the bag will be beautiful when it's done and I can't wait to see the final pictures. I'll keep your mom in my prayers, hoping for continued health. Thanks for posting today! :-)

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  2. Judy BFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    Love your bag and the pped bra pattern. It will be beautiful when you finish it and your Mom will love it! All the best to her. Thank you for sharing.

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  3. Baa. xxxFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    Your Mum will love the bag when it is finished - it is so pretty!

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  4. AnitaFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    I am sorry you didn't get to finish your project, but as far as I can see it will turn out lovely!

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  5. Jane's QuiltingFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:50 AM

    What a clever idea. Your mother is going to love it. I do hope she gets better. I will say a prayer for her.

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  6. Heleen GrootFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:34 AM

    Life gets in the way. It does that. The bag looks like it is going to be spectacular (and I will be checking back to see if it is). Your mom will love her bag. I hope she will continue to do well on her treatments. Thank you for sharing!

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  7. charlotteFebruary 6, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    A lovely bag that I am sure your mom will adore. Thanks for the support.

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  8. DorianFebruary 6, 2015 at 5:44 AM

    Your bag looks lovely so far, I'm sure your Mom will enjoy it. Great job.

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  9. LindaFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    What a great project for your Mom! She will be honoured, I'm sure!

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  10. The Slow QuilterFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    I am given you support for at least trying to get the project completed, I think the paper piece bra is great and have already printed it out. I am sure that it will be great when you finish.

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  11. SparkyFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    it is lovely and you still came to the hop and that is important and knowing your mom is doing well ...that is LOVE

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  12. StitchinByTheLakeFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    I'm sure you'll be able to finish soon - and prayers for your mom and your family going up! blessings, marlene

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  13. krislovesfabricFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    It looks to be a great start, best wishes and prayers to your mom!

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  14. allthingzsewnFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Your bra pattern is cut and perfect for this being inside the tote. The lace and embroidery would snag every time she put something in it. I like the bag very much and the free mammogram is a life saving gift for some one. I'm in prayer for your Mother as is every one mentioned in this hop.

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  15. Needled MomFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    It will be a wonderful gift for your mom. I hope she continues to do well.

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  16. Siouxzq64@gmail.comFebruary 6, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    I am sure your bag will be fantastic. Prayers and hugs for your mamma and your family.

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  17. CalicojoanFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    It's not a race...and your progress looks great. I love the paper pieced bra. Sending best wishes to your family!

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