Subtle Verse

So I had to cancel my show, Ohio Mart, because something I didn't expect happened! On Monday, Jason and I were busy getting ready for our shows. He has Craftsmen's Classic in Roanoke, VA and I have Ohio Mart in Akron. I've been doing Ohio Mart for years and I love the show. It's a long show so I'm gone for 5 days but I always have a good time and love catching up with everyone. Anyway, Monday afternoon, I have what I think is a mosquito bite. Then after a few minutes, I get another one. Then another. I realized...

It's been awhile since I've blogged. Still learning how to manage the store, shows, and life in this season. I look back and don't know how we did it when the kids were little.  They are older now, 20 & 16...can't believe it, so it should be easier but now we have new complications to due with but who doesn't. I love the store. It's been so much fun and LOVE the community that have supported us throughout the years. I can't forget the customers from shows that have traveled to come to the store! What AMAZING support!  It's funny how things work out.  I...

I've never been around bison before so when my friend told me her son has a bison farm, I, of course, had to go take pictures.  My first attempt wasn't good. As soon as we pulled up to the farm, my daughter called me from college saying she broke her foot.  So needless to say, I attempt a few pictures but my heart was just not in it.  She is about 9 hours away and I'm not a huge fan of hospitals (long story).  But she is blessed with an awesome roommate who helped her.  So in the end, everything worked...

Well, we made it!  I would say the first 9 months was a success!  Thank you to all of you that helped support our new endeavor either by visiting us, spreading the word, sharing our posts, etc.  Jason and I really appreciate everything you have done.  We always say we have the BEST customers! After discussing things, we decided to be OPEN one more day which is December 29 from 10-6.  We will then OPEN again sometime in February.  During this time off, we will be working on our displays, finding new products, taking new pictures, and relaxing. If you...

Recently, a customer asked me if it took a lot of faith to open our store.  I laughed.  The last 15 years of my life have been about taking crazy leaps, having lots of faith and also waking up at 3am thinking what have I done!  In the beginning, it was very hard because I was dealing with health issues and took a different route.  No one understood what I was doing.  I didn't even understand but now I know I was just starting my journey and God was preparing me for something special.  I'm still on that journey and it...