On nights like tonight I want to scream.
My bones ache and my flesh is weak. There’s book writing and market prep and homeschooling (or not enough of that), photo shoots to plan and execute, shop running, mama-doing’s.
Nights like this I really want to just cuddle in the bed and retreat. I’m a creature of going and doing and balancing, and then retreating for a few restful days. There’s just no time for that rest right now, so while I want to go crazy, I’ve been thinking.
It’s been one year already since we got the keys to our new shop. One year since we dreamed a little dream and sketched out the ideas.
One year since I wrote the 31 Days to Open series, and one year since the renovation began. One year since we worked like dogs into the night laying floor, cleaning up, and painting every surface in 3,000 square feet.
One year since some pretty cool people came into our lives.
And one year since we opened the doors…
One year.
Starting with a little, and dreaming a whole fat bunch.
Reaching.
More has happened than we can believe, and there’s more to share with you soon. For instance, you know how I told you we shipped out 280 packages last month? Well, we shipped out 70 in two days this week. You all. are. amazing.
I want to scream because I’m tired and worn and just want out of my bed and pajamas and to throw my writing-a-book-carpal-tunnel-brace in the trash can–but I can’t. I won’t.
This year?
It’s been a Good one.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
Oh dear!! Everyone has those days, but I’m sure you don’t want to hear it. You are doing a great job and your fans look forward to your blogs. Don’t let yourself get down. Know that we are there cheering you on. Big supportive hugs!!
You and I must have the same kind of over full, over stimulating, over deadlined life. It’s so fulfilling and insanely difficult to manage all at the same time. I never would have guessed that having my wildest dreams come true would be so insanely difficult. But they do. And it is. And I’m always so grateful I did it, even though it smashes me to the floor in the process every time. I promise it is just a season and it will be worth it. Your wildest dreams always are.
I so wish I could come and help you and Marian and Karianne set up again. It was so amazing to rub shoulders with you all at Haven. You will be in my prayers this weekend. Not only that you succeed, but that your mind will be lightened enough to feel all the joy that surrounds you.
The Other Marian
I can’t believe how fast time flies…I am so happy for you and your family. I also am grateful that you chose to share it and your dreams on your blog. Thanks for that & Keep on dreaming and doing!
Doctor’s OTC Rx for carpal tunnel and surgery avoidance: B-100 three times a day. It really works!
Thanks for sharing the joys and struggles! Very real and inspiring
Making order out of chaos is a rare, rare talent. You have it and it iscoupled with a GREAT eye, a super display skills.
I have company working in heavy construction. One the back of our t-shirts, in large letters: DOING GOOD WORK IS THE BEST REVENGE:
(with apologies to Oscar Wilde for appropriating his famous quote)
To do retail, to be creative AND find time to share with all of us via a blog–it is a lot.
I am very grateful for your efforts. I learn lots and do look forward to your words and photos.
Put up your feet and eat lots of chocolate.
Congrats! 🙂 Chin up and keep on chugging along!
How exciting! love the pics of the store before. Congrats on the milestone!
Wow! Amazing! You did what few people can accomplish.