final four star blocks for the memory quilt

 I plan to make some heart blocks and then fill in with something else, not sure just what yet.  One more work day before a week off.  Just wish I could get the migraines under control.

My friend Debbie, the Traveling Quilter reminded me of this Bible verse yesterday:
"Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 

I have been relying on my faith in God to get me through my days lately.  There is no way I could have gotten though the past three years without knowing God has a plan for me and for the pain I'm feeling.  I know that because of my migraines, I have more sympathy and understanding for others who are suffering.  Because of the pain, I am want to help others who are also suffering and want to do whatever I can to help take their pain away.  Pain is a serious motivator.

I also know that working on the quilts really does make me feel better and so I quilt.  The nurse told me to rest next week, or do something that made me feel better.  She said that if working on a quilt for 48 hours straight was something I needed to do, I should just do it.  If only she knew that's what I do most weekends :)