Well she is finally complete! At Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church, (where we attend), there is an exhibit for artists to display their work called the HeART for Sudan. When each piece sells, the money is then given to the Sudan Project. For more details about the Project check out the Sudan link: www.ginghamsburg.org/sudanThe exhibit started the weekend of the 29th and 30th of November. Between the fourth and fifth service, to my surprise she sold!!! Praise God!!!
"On February 15, 2008, I started this piece. I began looking through the many Sudan pictures, trying to find the perfect subject for my cross stitch. It just had to be perfect. After searching many hours, I found her. Her eyes are what caught my attention. Her eyes were calling to be heard. The pain of her people, the hidden cries of those ignored. Those people forgotten. She stole my heart.
This piece has followed me through a lot of good times and not so good times. I focused almost everyday for at least one hour to completing her frame, her covering, her facial features. She was with me during my quiet prayer times with the LORD, praying for her, my family and my friends. She was there during the joy of purchasing our first home, the loss of a job, a family vacation to Coldwater, Michigan and through the loss of my best friend, my dog of 15 years, CoCo. Through it all she has helped me to stay focused. To sit down and stitch, sipping my creamy coffee and presenting my requests to the LORD. She has been with me.
For 276 days.
Now it is your turn.
Whether you hang this on a wall in your home, or on a shelf, or store it in a box from sight, don't forget about her. It's now your turn to pray for her, her family, her people, her country. Remember her for me. Allow her along with the Holy Spirit, to change your life.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6
