Monday, January 6, 2014

WIPs...

The trouble with many works-in-progress (WIPs) is that they always seem to be just that - though every once in a while, there is a completion.

Takes this for instance,

I've been working on this sampler since early last year when it first came out and only because I was so sick these past few weeks, was I able to make even this amount of progress.  Those that finished it last year have 2013 on theirs.  I'm aiming for 2014.
(Many thanks to my big helper, grandson Aiden).

Then there's us....how long have we been a work in progress?  Why, all our lives!  When will it be complete?  Well, pretty much when we die, I guess.  Because that's about how long it takes for Christ to do His work in us.  We're never done.  And then, others take a look at our lives in its completed form and say.....well, not really sure what they'll say.  I HOPE that they'll look at my life and see at least some of Christ in me. 

Remember that shirt that was around for awhile that said something like, "Please be patient...God isn't through with me yet"?  WIP.

I can honestly say I'm thankful that I'm WIPed. :-)  because I sure don't want Jesus to take another look at me and say, " I am SO done with her!"


18 comments:

  1. That's great progress, Donna! And I mentioned this in the ILC Yahoo group but it didn't seem to come through. Your grandson makes a fine cross stitch model. Congratulations on a beautiful piece so far! Can't wait to see the rest.

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  2. Lovely stitching and a very handsome helper!

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  3. Great stitching!! Thanks for the reminder that God isn't done with us yet!

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    1. Shanda - I also need that reminder all the time...just wish I could remember my own words!

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  4. Your sampler is adorable. Maybe this is the year you'll finish it?

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    1. Meari - I sure hope so - I really want to see 2014 on the bottom!

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  5. Love that sampler and I wholeheartedly agree - God is always working on us even when we are not aware of it!

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    1. And I can tell you my grandson is a great teacher!

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  6. Cheering you on for a finish! Sweet model!

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  7. Your sampler is coming along nicely. It's really cute!

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    1. Thanks Pam - I really want to get it donw this year!

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  8. I looks great! And I agree. I don't want God to say that he is done with me yet either.

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    1. Thanks Marge! I often picture God shaking His head at me!

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