I did little research on this phrase and found this from a blogger, Angela Russell, who wrote:
"The first instance of the phrase, "a stitch in time saves nine" appeared in 1732. It was printed in a book called Gnomologia, by Thomas Fuller (an English churchman). It is unknown if he coined the phrase, or simply used a proverb popular during the time. In the 1800's Louisa May Alcott (author of Little Women) brought the phrase back into popularity in a short story she wrote entitled Kitty's Day Class. The many interpretations of the phrase, "A stitch in time saves nine," are all very similar. Regardless of the interpretation, you prefer, in the end, the meaning is the same...DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. Complete the work you have in a timely manner, otherwise it will become a bigger job than it needed to be."
This is a good word for us, isn't it? (Not that too many of us do hand stitching anymore, but you get the idea.) God likes the idea too! Proverbs 21:5 (8/12/09 CYL DB) says, "Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty."
This week, in your journal, meditate on this Proverb. Ask yourself, "What will it take for me to plan my time better or wiser? A new (more detailed/more white space per day ) calendar, brighter sticky notes in more prominent places, an accountability partner who follows up with me, or an alarm or "ringer" system? This week, your assignment is to go on a field trip to a stationery or office store and check out the variety systems that can help you manage your time with new effectiveness. Okay?
Be encouraged (to save money, calories, and time),
Becky
(posted from within the Orange County Court Building, where I fell through the crack and wasn't registered until 1:30 today--do you that was a coincidence?? I don't think so!!!)
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This week's assignment is why I joined this group. I procrastinate running errands. I have so many things on my list to do, my post it note board on my computer is full. I have read countless books on time management and still have trouble. My daughter gave me the book Eat That Frog, which had fabulous suggestions it worked for awhile and then I was back to my old ways. So ladies, today this day, I am going to prioritize the list, put it on a schedule to get done and report to you next week. I love having a proverbs to remind me of God's point of view. Thank you Lord, for this assignment, let it be an encouragement to those of us who struggle in this area. Thank you Lord, that we all don't struggle in all the same areas and the ones that have had success in time management can help us that don't. Lord, you have given us this day to accomplish your will, guide our steps, direct our path and give us our task for today. Thank you for Becky's assignment at 1:30. It all fits into your will for us. Amen
ReplyDeleteI apologize this post will not have much to do with our group. But I so need your prayers. I can't seem to hear God at the moment, I know He is with me, but this is so very difficult ... and I really need some direction, I need to hear God more boldly then ever before. Here is what happened on the day I was to have surgery. I am copying in an email that was sent to my prayer partners. Thought this would be the easiest way to fill you in. Sorry for the length. Due to complications which could have been very life threatening surgery was halted before the first cut. I had a few nerves when going to surgery but for the most part was pretty peaceful knowing I was in good hands, and that I placed God in charge. Not to mention I know that many of you were all praying and had prayed before hand etc.
ReplyDeleteThey gave me my IV sedative to put me under for intubation (spelling I am not sure about) and then began the process of intubating me... well they were unable to do it... they called in another doc and tried some sort of balloon type method and that was not working. Some where in the process I woke up completely paralyzed and unable to speak, cry or move (due to the drug they give you to do just that to keep you safe during surgery). I was aware of all that was going on in the O.R and could feel them trying desperately to get me intubated. (sorry this is in sections due to length)
As I lay there my first thought was my worst fear has come to life. I will be like this all through surgery aware of everything and not able to tell anyone. To say it unnerved me is an understatement. The doctor called a stop to the surgery as there was a very huge concern about my being able to breath. From the way I understand it I was one step away from having a trach installed. But God was good and as they began to wake me they could see I was going to be able to breath on my own. My throat had not completly closed off. I was kept in the hospital overnight as a precaution and for observation before coming home today. While extremely unerving and emotionally I am still a little unstable about it all. It was the best scenario for the outcome of what was going on. The problem was not in the intubation or the anathesiogists ineptness. It was all a result of something now known and could not be known until it was all revealed. It appears I have a small mouth (which I was aware of from dentistry), but I also have a very narrow throat opening as well. Top that off with a previous neck injury about 12 years ago and the likely hood of some arthritis and scar tissue being involved in this area, my necks range of motion is limited. Pile that all together and they could not get a clear pathway. They called in a pulmonologist specialist who came up to see me before I left recovery. He said that he could use a fiberoptic scope thingy which will light the canal and a smaller intubation tube and they would be able to get me intubated. Again it will not be easy, but they are confident they can succeed. My doctor reassured me she has seen this procedure be very successful.
ReplyDeleteMy next date to try this again will either be in one week or not until the middle of September. I am leaning towards next week. As I can't see how postphoning anything is going to give me any better state of mind. And while it is not an emergecy situation as far as the malignancy goes... we want to keep it that way. Postphoning surgery could change those odds. As you can see this is all a wee bit challenging.
I am doing well. I am up moving and am intact. The outcome could be any of so many other alternatives. God is good! While I don't understand it all and I can't begin to tell you I understand why I am on the journey I am.... I do believe that God is still in the midst of all this. Is it Spiritual warfare... I can't say for sure... but I strongly suspect my arch enemy has a wee bit of his hand in all this. But the God I serve is greater... and while I would not wish for anyone... and I mean anyone to have experienced what I did yesterday... I have experienced God in the midst.
ReplyDeleteIn recovery the gal taking care of me had such a heart and admitted before I even asked that she was a christian - a God moment of assurance - she was an aboslute angel.
I have had a great confidence in my doctor and today I learned she is a Christian as well. Another answer to prayer and another God moment of assurance. I suspect my anetheolgist was as well. Just by the way he handled himself following surgery and by his compassion and concern when he stopped in to see me this am.
Thank you for your prayers
As you can see I will need them even more in the future so I hope you are not tired of praying for me as of yet. Please feel free to pass this on to anyone who you know was praying. My life at this point is an open book... I so appreciate all the prayer. It is your prayers that have sustained me through all this. When I see you I may cry a little but rest assured my faith and resolve to defeat the enemy is even stronger!
Isaiah 40: 31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Hugs, Sandra
update since writing this email. I wish I had the feeling to go with the words of this scripture that I wrote. And now that I am a few more days past the event. I think my faith and resolve are quickly melting.
My surgery has been rescheduled for this Thursday, the 20th at 3:30pm.
Again I apologize for taking up so much space and will not do so again. I just am desperate for your prayers.
Sandra, I am writing you on my prayer list.
ReplyDeleteI've had a few friends deal with some monumental medical things lately, and seen God's hand in all of them.
I dont think anyone minds how much space you take up. It's just good that we have a place like this where we can share these kinds of things (thank you Becky).
I pray God gives you peace and comfort through the next few days, is with you every minute in surgery (as He obviously has already been), and that all goes smoothly.
How awesome that we can see His hand in what you went through this week.
That is a faith builder for all of us.
Many blessings and many prayers.
Sandra,
ReplyDeleteYou are and will be in my prayers and thoughts as you prepare and the Dr.'s prepare for surgery. I'm praying for your comfort, peace and strength. Thank you for trusting us to pray and share this very difficult time in your life with us.
God Bless
Sandra,
ReplyDeleteI too, have put your surgery in my prayer datebook and will be lifting you up to our Lord, who hears all our petitions.
May God's perfect peace surround you right now and continue to show his love and presence.
We will all pray that God sees you through this medical procedure. It will be a test of your faith in your doctors too. I'm sure they will be paying extra attention to you. :-)
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