tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66968880660878978642024-02-25T16:12:55.737-05:00Hospitality LaneBecky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.comBlogger2146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-29219278990751717032022-05-03T16:28:00.000-04:002022-05-03T16:28:03.462-04:00The Sleepover<p> Saturday was a huge day at the shop. We had prepped for it all week…Pretzel Fest 2022. We made two dips for the event. The first was Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough served with cinnamon sugar pretzels. The second was Ranch, Bacon and Cheese served with traditional stick pretzels. We needed approximately 550 servings. For the record that’s a lot of dip! And then it was portioned out into 2 ounce lidded containers. The pretzels were portioned into baggies and a business card magnet went in the baggies as well. I tell you that so you can get the picture of Mom and I for two evenings mixing, scooping and bagging. </p><p>Finally Saturday came and it was great. Our efforts were rewarded nicely with grateful comments and seeing those in the event enjoy the snack. </p><p>The shop was exceptionally busy so I was going nonstop all day. </p><p>However there was more fun to come! Merryn and Roy had been planning a sleepover for months. They had their movies chosen and books packed. Clothes too…but I think Chelsea might have had more to do with that part. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdzZScR2FPmQMAaoZ_UzNKoFRgPPR4GAaNjeKQKY66N3iSOJd7ct_VRd-HRGOMZGa7CPjQi92KnQl_X-nuhhGD9C9JMngJHm2-qj19mZPiWfQ0lFnO6T1vNIDklLwUZXHLJrOvLkpPxoAFQTXMQF-gWqgPMk99nevhT2rJd0Bx591euIWjE3qvFVI74g/s4032/D0535415-6BA2-43D7-90ED-B58754EED380.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdzZScR2FPmQMAaoZ_UzNKoFRgPPR4GAaNjeKQKY66N3iSOJd7ct_VRd-HRGOMZGa7CPjQi92KnQl_X-nuhhGD9C9JMngJHm2-qj19mZPiWfQ0lFnO6T1vNIDklLwUZXHLJrOvLkpPxoAFQTXMQF-gWqgPMk99nevhT2rJd0Bx591euIWjE3qvFVI74g/s320/D0535415-6BA2-43D7-90ED-B58754EED380.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>We had a great time. I might have fallen asleep a smidge before they did …or just at the same time. As soon as they were quiet for more than a minute I was out! I sleep in the recliner when they are over. This time I put one of them at each end of the couch as Merryn has outgrown the Pack ‘n Play. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9oClMowTNPq9xyuaAIVbWmJFts5RuQOLs7jOtZFWF4nbCqShZyG8-ZMdcdPkfsjERp7qs8K-NJxvO6EBvq-TyuyGwXbr7J8vZlB9x-AfcXUwclhSUVYSP1rpo8Hcm-STMUIFHaCC6tQ5I6lUH7iC6FJDmepLfz5H9CRXZ02IKrcnZAQzX1DVZNxBMA/s4032/1C286EC8-A785-4F41-842D-A791AB13BC69.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9oClMowTNPq9xyuaAIVbWmJFts5RuQOLs7jOtZFWF4nbCqShZyG8-ZMdcdPkfsjERp7qs8K-NJxvO6EBvq-TyuyGwXbr7J8vZlB9x-AfcXUwclhSUVYSP1rpo8Hcm-STMUIFHaCC6tQ5I6lUH7iC6FJDmepLfz5H9CRXZ02IKrcnZAQzX1DVZNxBMA/s320/1C286EC8-A785-4F41-842D-A791AB13BC69.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Watching Monster’s Inc. I think it’s probably going to be tradition. We showed it to them at their last sleepover and they requested to see it again.<p></p><p>Sure do love being a Mimi. It’s even better than advertised!</p>Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-62261486925505341842022-04-12T13:40:00.001-04:002022-04-12T13:40:58.502-04:00Migraine<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvW1tcEBW9fSB30B0aywDfAMU1zDmhnspp0fszQ3rSKfmuDbFPNdjZ3hhXJ-Z8Y5yzRZbjyrwZZwnVe-kUHwtwdL5EyFoaZEuhKoTPlg7Z9Zk-xeiUhYpD63doNO5Z9YTYI2w81RI85hVrJE4zHWYWeBNcNgj_9w0WLB-YAlH7a1M0G-tFSN5CvOLWQw/s4032/E6F1D1CF-9A09-4E9F-8667-26A2E9E8903D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvW1tcEBW9fSB30B0aywDfAMU1zDmhnspp0fszQ3rSKfmuDbFPNdjZ3hhXJ-Z8Y5yzRZbjyrwZZwnVe-kUHwtwdL5EyFoaZEuhKoTPlg7Z9Zk-xeiUhYpD63doNO5Z9YTYI2w81RI85hVrJE4zHWYWeBNcNgj_9w0WLB-YAlH7a1M0G-tFSN5CvOLWQw/s320/E6F1D1CF-9A09-4E9F-8667-26A2E9E8903D.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTZKW4LJT47vJ3-DnA928lfSwmQHnKTe-zBj2frP07UYtuGpLYfNYkmjKu7zq_GjhIr3rRT-k1iW2Wm-tnIWeooZwiOTps2dzvEqv1T1GTyLKF1pDCAA8C617Ve5QpOUFlMbo-UmEMO66qDkcWgxBUYqbTuuvB7OZG-zYFA1pTW45huau1qoCrKgeCQ/s4032/D9BB2C0D-4598-4D45-99F3-69A7E2FFB688.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTZKW4LJT47vJ3-DnA928lfSwmQHnKTe-zBj2frP07UYtuGpLYfNYkmjKu7zq_GjhIr3rRT-k1iW2Wm-tnIWeooZwiOTps2dzvEqv1T1GTyLKF1pDCAA8C617Ve5QpOUFlMbo-UmEMO66qDkcWgxBUYqbTuuvB7OZG-zYFA1pTW45huau1qoCrKgeCQ/s320/D9BB2C0D-4598-4D45-99F3-69A7E2FFB688.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>I woke up tipsy. The newest way my migraines present, I guess. This is the second time. So mom is at the shop and I’m letting Max out. Except I think I’m enjoying the outside more than he is. He wants to go back in the house. <p></p><p>I’ll wait him out. It’s very comfy and pretty out here. Sooner or later he will do what he is supposed to do. Haha!</p><p>The neighbors got miniature goats and they are bleating like crazy over there. Cute! </p><p>As for the migraine, I guess my sprouted bread eating experiment is a fail. No bread for me. It will be worth it if it stops these stupid migraines.</p>Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-64588490635591107482022-04-06T06:45:00.001-04:002022-04-06T06:45:18.048-04:00No More Plexiglass <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some views of the shop yesterday. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I came across some photos the former</div><div style="text-align: center;">Owner had online when she was listing</div><div style="text-align: center;">This building for sale. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So I took photos from the same angles. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkEYay75Ber1uaE13A-8AwMoVjCm9TK0gWfWVwyTD9opFIPOY65HaR6QOLneXQUrYAHB2c4x1apVhMbTzHb8skyKpNxRuNSsd0u2JYvVuc5HIwevb31DsDosckF3Tu5DDFQc7df9t5334IQNU81p32Um4TRNF-_rf3O-xrB0hs4W2PEgLDg2Jj45dOFQ/s3788/0377BE2E-8D2D-414B-9A31-819DB01995A5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3788" data-original-width="2840" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkEYay75Ber1uaE13A-8AwMoVjCm9TK0gWfWVwyTD9opFIPOY65HaR6QOLneXQUrYAHB2c4x1apVhMbTzHb8skyKpNxRuNSsd0u2JYvVuc5HIwevb31DsDosckF3Tu5DDFQc7df9t5334IQNU81p32Um4TRNF-_rf3O-xrB0hs4W2PEgLDg2Jj45dOFQ/w480-h640/0377BE2E-8D2D-414B-9A31-819DB01995A5.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I would be very tempted to share all of her photos to show you the differences but some are just too dark.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQPrRnYelXwkts3EhxwBIZw9A_gY-vsStoNap6Hh7dn_CNmWXvqvQPwe1dhNLsuTIuRNhL78US_MKIw_9cWo8Ww3t88AdT4F2qgdKCcJGEiKoqqC3fJvxr2r9C-8BXzqwZV8-oH2y3vgtokqxkr9_UmI5wQADSWACE214929gMnyuc8xNBPw8OyiPvnQ/s1169/AC718EFD-87A3-44DE-B6B8-5BBA40093024.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="1169" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQPrRnYelXwkts3EhxwBIZw9A_gY-vsStoNap6Hh7dn_CNmWXvqvQPwe1dhNLsuTIuRNhL78US_MKIw_9cWo8Ww3t88AdT4F2qgdKCcJGEiKoqqC3fJvxr2r9C-8BXzqwZV8-oH2y3vgtokqxkr9_UmI5wQADSWACE214929gMnyuc8xNBPw8OyiPvnQ/w640-h526/AC718EFD-87A3-44DE-B6B8-5BBA40093024.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The stairs before.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1oQ62kl4qAYfCKO0d2EtySnNn7ETnAxYOsnGpxQ35MNY9gb5a1_fah9XtPIAfE-KoKvVyR3yFymQjpCevNkpUMLpc2zXojOvgGkkJn_Fe97Q1srGV0lmr7RTWhhij8fLlg_Pih8e6G1FsprpWhko9kTyBhqxs7FOn7vowp4W1TokP_7-PkUf3ySdXug/s4032/CE4995C5-481A-4EB8-943E-A8A415C7E6FC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1oQ62kl4qAYfCKO0d2EtySnNn7ETnAxYOsnGpxQ35MNY9gb5a1_fah9XtPIAfE-KoKvVyR3yFymQjpCevNkpUMLpc2zXojOvgGkkJn_Fe97Q1srGV0lmr7RTWhhij8fLlg_Pih8e6G1FsprpWhko9kTyBhqxs7FOn7vowp4W1TokP_7-PkUf3ySdXug/w480-h640/CE4995C5-481A-4EB8-943E-A8A415C7E6FC.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The stairs now. We painted them right away. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It’s probably the most drastic change we made. </div><div style="text-align: center;">These colors were fun and made sense with her Fairy Garden decor. </div><div style="text-align: center;">They just didn’t make sense with our merchandise.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And best of all we took down the pandemic </div><div style="text-align: center;">Plexiglass at the register yesterday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We kept that gorgeous antique piece from a church on the hall wall. Warren put a top on it and matched it so perfectly. It’s stunning and is the ideal use of space. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9PbW6IM4Z1NtTBM5Kt6bak4V_ooOiVdRODwJ8hGAPn5BC4W3KlpWo_ar2ol9mmNogXgBbMrkfVBB07aJXXYZ8vhb9wLvXWTYdqaa6NKhWdUr3I9T7K_1__QHJ-NpUKb-Yt1Gkex7WaOIRbUw72I_v9YtEidPomAUCXfLa5cgPEs4o1WcKN_NVV0rqIA/s4032/E88158BF-FCC6-4890-A09C-149ACA227822.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9PbW6IM4Z1NtTBM5Kt6bak4V_ooOiVdRODwJ8hGAPn5BC4W3KlpWo_ar2ol9mmNogXgBbMrkfVBB07aJXXYZ8vhb9wLvXWTYdqaa6NKhWdUr3I9T7K_1__QHJ-NpUKb-Yt1Gkex7WaOIRbUw72I_v9YtEidPomAUCXfLa5cgPEs4o1WcKN_NVV0rqIA/w480-h640/E88158BF-FCC6-4890-A09C-149ACA227822.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> We are smitten with this room. In January Chelsea made it into the Stationery Room. We will keep tweaking it to add more of our favorite things. But will keep the center open as it allows for the increased foot traffic we see these days.<div><br /></div><div>This building holds my heart. From the squeaky floors to the balcony overlooking the garden. I’m deeply in love. <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-76321375265197276152022-03-31T21:40:00.005-04:002022-03-31T21:40:55.754-04:00Author Photo?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACz_oaYup3UE_IAgySJ8PNULWZ7mKxE6O7jhNWi5PVgFc2vc-xa3mlBrhjjafZtBqus2BiM-4ClPuXjjYb9NZUfDcYFlefT2W7Rg7tkuk8GazRNnF8zV1_HtMAh8pSnb0_KGWo2eIG65K9DUQaCb4FPPj9Kw9bOD9pXBFEsGkWAFhcxGTyxhw60VitA/s3088/311A0955-67E5-469A-A331-77C262E323EB.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACz_oaYup3UE_IAgySJ8PNULWZ7mKxE6O7jhNWi5PVgFc2vc-xa3mlBrhjjafZtBqus2BiM-4ClPuXjjYb9NZUfDcYFlefT2W7Rg7tkuk8GazRNnF8zV1_HtMAh8pSnb0_KGWo2eIG65K9DUQaCb4FPPj9Kw9bOD9pXBFEsGkWAFhcxGTyxhw60VitA/s320/311A0955-67E5-469A-A331-77C262E323EB.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>I think I should write a book. This photo reminds me of the back cover photograph on so many books. <p></p><p>Maybe in a few years…. Smile. </p>Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-46902980817182258492022-03-30T13:38:00.002-04:002022-03-30T13:38:32.836-04:00Hang On!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmupnPnSw06K9-vFqIpEE7f5FTCGRkaCk8flDviuGQi4QqlY7zmmh2iREke6D2PybnVApCFsuBWdI8IbesKwTF3EiqVyL41-ok__c-I-gFOI84mY8pWZESWKsyZ6VWCr_gxy-5vyI9gK2eds1NWBrHdtnBdOLVEHT1Kedco0gbGoluFp9GZVu1cPwwNQ/s4032/596925C5-F785-4FB6-B86D-3AD52F4921BA.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmupnPnSw06K9-vFqIpEE7f5FTCGRkaCk8flDviuGQi4QqlY7zmmh2iREke6D2PybnVApCFsuBWdI8IbesKwTF3EiqVyL41-ok__c-I-gFOI84mY8pWZESWKsyZ6VWCr_gxy-5vyI9gK2eds1NWBrHdtnBdOLVEHT1Kedco0gbGoluFp9GZVu1cPwwNQ/s320/596925C5-F785-4FB6-B86D-3AD52F4921BA.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>It’s cold here. And misting. Spring’s tease was real.<p></p><p>Tomorrow they are calling for 69 degrees and severe thunderstorms. What are you going to do? Hang on, I guess! It’s a real changeable end to March.</p><p>I’m still losing hair post Covid. Like half of it is gone. Hoping I’m nearing the end of the great shed. Thankfully I started with a lot so with a hair product that adds body it’s not too noticeable. It’s just unnerving to see it visibly getting shorter and thinner. A friend sitting near me in church did laugh as she compared me to Pigpen in Charlie Brown for leaving a trail of hair wherever I go. Again, what are you going to do? Hang on! This too shall pass….and I’m here to experience it, so there’s that.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1yZ8U8UpdTPTpJoq0bUy1Krk2PtzZkbROYxiIF6zzVd9gVzAn7G6HcW5ynzrbf6xBoDSiYHG7J84Egsa9Nw3OZag9MU5ocgz9RH-7LTjZhIlFD_Wq02atribbTxWIpxbzQR2Lr9uxx-ycspBX3QTBkfMsPpOXlx8QzLQW1Q3uxynWXHINZojSiHYtw/s4032/036DE969-419B-4B6F-B6D9-5162C3189EB9.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1yZ8U8UpdTPTpJoq0bUy1Krk2PtzZkbROYxiIF6zzVd9gVzAn7G6HcW5ynzrbf6xBoDSiYHG7J84Egsa9Nw3OZag9MU5ocgz9RH-7LTjZhIlFD_Wq02atribbTxWIpxbzQR2Lr9uxx-ycspBX3QTBkfMsPpOXlx8QzLQW1Q3uxynWXHINZojSiHYtw/s320/036DE969-419B-4B6F-B6D9-5162C3189EB9.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Candle orders are going strong. It’s keeping me busy in the evenings. Thank goodness for the ability to just walk downstairs and go to work. And it smells good too! </p><p>Have a delightful day! If your circumstances call for it…Hang on!! Hold tight to someone else if they need it. We’ve got this. The world may be crazy but our foundation can be solid as a rock! Set your feet on that sure foundation. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-86783047255515048432022-03-28T21:51:00.004-04:002022-03-28T21:51:30.694-04:00Hats & Personas<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxqy45qWrC6P0SQwaYL6cEd4jlG2lfPiCOU_ZWJ8RLEsdtaIABSiJI-BFXi6CkRWKHO23m_rrghrawDxTDJgWRVBUt3isFAqhQClGyJbwP58WjS1HoN_ThpFOBybusjjaBomxI3NomsEuMPjSCPEZALO4J4Fo3L6XEexilE66KmDMCFFDc4BR9xIwAQ/s2512/65C1786C-ACB6-4BC0-B13D-C32970855940.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2512" data-original-width="1389" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxqy45qWrC6P0SQwaYL6cEd4jlG2lfPiCOU_ZWJ8RLEsdtaIABSiJI-BFXi6CkRWKHO23m_rrghrawDxTDJgWRVBUt3isFAqhQClGyJbwP58WjS1HoN_ThpFOBybusjjaBomxI3NomsEuMPjSCPEZALO4J4Fo3L6XEexilE66KmDMCFFDc4BR9xIwAQ/s320/65C1786C-ACB6-4BC0-B13D-C32970855940.jpeg" width="177" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Some of us wear hats well. </div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Some of us do not.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Merryn does.</p><p style="text-align: center;">She was always putting a basket or purse on her head like a hat so Chelsea found this one for her. </p><p style="text-align: center;">She will turn 2 next month. She’s so stinking smart. Taking after her smart older brother, I would say. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGs98vHjwBKaK9kxPGekDgR_aJVGHiPiO6HQD1KAewXAY1wKlA9rtJRqcXQ7J7qW4OKXtOkMyzgRYXa-7Jxc9AwDN8M_NJGTa2r3vVJC9O39Zd5YDoD6LmEXgT4GI7rbos2NS21TYGCvB7XnlHfHnTRXFlZysHTdUdjpWIPc4J3acUbHstJ_bx-Cx5w/s4032/8EED1AE1-0AE2-498F-8621-3E31550AFA70.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGs98vHjwBKaK9kxPGekDgR_aJVGHiPiO6HQD1KAewXAY1wKlA9rtJRqcXQ7J7qW4OKXtOkMyzgRYXa-7Jxc9AwDN8M_NJGTa2r3vVJC9O39Zd5YDoD6LmEXgT4GI7rbos2NS21TYGCvB7XnlHfHnTRXFlZysHTdUdjpWIPc4J3acUbHstJ_bx-Cx5w/s320/8EED1AE1-0AE2-498F-8621-3E31550AFA70.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He is apparently on his way to </div><div><div style="text-align: center;">becoming a financial guru. </div><p><br /></p></div>Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-38708372371863436422022-03-14T07:41:00.000-04:002022-03-14T07:41:02.585-04:00The Only Constant <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcJ3BpixfI5sUNxVqtRguMhhPza2C20FeGpV6wz2iJAcqnF-LxZSOMdhmJxV0cGSU42-_e_R0oMCdOI0IeZSzYNlhGQQV0zmCIG9Rtrb8khKe7vzROuMmUFHsxvZnW2RAsDuiL5YuHnFCuQQNfCbHSvpE8RILEg1AhydlIMAQCyP2vFpHr3WMTVWLJ_g=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcJ3BpixfI5sUNxVqtRguMhhPza2C20FeGpV6wz2iJAcqnF-LxZSOMdhmJxV0cGSU42-_e_R0oMCdOI0IeZSzYNlhGQQV0zmCIG9Rtrb8khKe7vzROuMmUFHsxvZnW2RAsDuiL5YuHnFCuQQNfCbHSvpE8RILEg1AhydlIMAQCyP2vFpHr3WMTVWLJ_g=s320" width="240" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The only constant is </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Change.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">From a crazy winter storm </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">To a Spring like week. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Life keeps us on our toes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">This weekend our daylight shifted</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">By one hour </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Toward evening. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Made hubby so happy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Our world is undergoing</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Significant change.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">War hurts.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The change I seek is a </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">New heart.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">One that seeks His will first.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Not mine.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">This sounds so cliche.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">But it’s a constant struggle.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">“Change my heart, Oh God.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Make it ever true.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Change my heart, oh God.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">May I be like You!”</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Eddie Espinoza</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-88648257741333077002022-03-13T08:34:00.001-04:002022-03-13T08:34:51.479-04:00Chelsea’s New Business<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTYu6EUS3qBF8ytQR4MWUH4Ke1y10lFZI75pqeRRqWXburMa0uBTn2Exn5mser_2q_fL0XyqcGTxy3jKei0sR1kMX_W80bb_1v8GCZRqgllgXSHvu5_uYfEMWvV1x6rhwCuG7QQAqZUzvq_eacM60AHA5rE1-dBvxGUQM6d8fD4Uns0iC44nVMpCw98w=s1216" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1216" data-original-width="1169" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTYu6EUS3qBF8ytQR4MWUH4Ke1y10lFZI75pqeRRqWXburMa0uBTn2Exn5mser_2q_fL0XyqcGTxy3jKei0sR1kMX_W80bb_1v8GCZRqgllgXSHvu5_uYfEMWvV1x6rhwCuG7QQAqZUzvq_eacM60AHA5rE1-dBvxGUQM6d8fD4Uns0iC44nVMpCw98w=s320" width="308" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> It’s not that she doesn’t have enough to do with being a wife and mother, partner in a family business with daily responsibilities. Nope! But her creative spirit drives her to bake. And through this she discovered a love of cookie decorating. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYm20vijHDshGub28XaXBig8bE1e99FahJr9WXoprCS2Him-TR8ccnGPUyiVaQ-3R7DxBhbEJrilXGHOg-K9QGLukvJoP3h-cTmaWWEfmC77vcfgzma371j31T5xD6ruVjE6GWeXnxTtasQTJH5miDMkrbw4X1xRUoCizsfMJsa_WgLq4Hy2DKL1U4LA=s2532" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2532" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYm20vijHDshGub28XaXBig8bE1e99FahJr9WXoprCS2Him-TR8ccnGPUyiVaQ-3R7DxBhbEJrilXGHOg-K9QGLukvJoP3h-cTmaWWEfmC77vcfgzma371j31T5xD6ruVjE6GWeXnxTtasQTJH5miDMkrbw4X1xRUoCizsfMJsa_WgLq4Hy2DKL1U4LA=s320" width="148" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Chadd has been taking her baked goods to work with him just as Warren always did before she was married. But lately she has made more than even they can consume. So she is going commercial. We got her licenses on Friday and she is in the process of getting her kitchen certified. A delightful lady in our town with a commercial kitchen has offered use of it until Chelsea’s is ready. How is that for support?? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOUi7tIdOyzwwtAYGh_tOUIWSm0ZA_U3zWkMfJl98LYv68B_8nz8UcUC0o3scAVP3QbhvLEdlXrvig6AQ9K5wtW3hYaRr6ofJDyanYrFUSH3SEqoo55REK04Us3NhuXD9hRDVXo4szIrF_Z9qBQU4bQ0X8JrmCsPsTFaG8WBfsxG109L38qX3uVENlhQ=s1169" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1129" data-original-width="1169" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOUi7tIdOyzwwtAYGh_tOUIWSm0ZA_U3zWkMfJl98LYv68B_8nz8UcUC0o3scAVP3QbhvLEdlXrvig6AQ9K5wtW3hYaRr6ofJDyanYrFUSH3SEqoo55REK04Us3NhuXD9hRDVXo4szIrF_Z9qBQU4bQ0X8JrmCsPsTFaG8WBfsxG109L38qX3uVENlhQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>It’s awesome to see our children find their passion. What we thought would be a hobby is turning into more. Quickly.</p><p>You can find her on Facebook at:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfvBoLhZD0IZRGjBVClrWOd30xQOxQbT_EUYxjRq_0U78JFJpT3A0QLsYk4rdre_7c-ZQI7ICRYqtS8pK8ehbqSNjtnAucUlLVhITJCBBIq7__nVTsyRo3XhY2TJT6r5OyKqJV9ogyVh7F7J6fsd298GBUAPC0nP9KUXWduC07_OPGRBPmaO5gWclFyA=s1170" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="1170" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfvBoLhZD0IZRGjBVClrWOd30xQOxQbT_EUYxjRq_0U78JFJpT3A0QLsYk4rdre_7c-ZQI7ICRYqtS8pK8ehbqSNjtnAucUlLVhITJCBBIq7__nVTsyRo3XhY2TJT6r5OyKqJV9ogyVh7F7J6fsd298GBUAPC0nP9KUXWduC07_OPGRBPmaO5gWclFyA=s320" width="320" /></a></div>Darcey helped create the logo. That makes me so happy too. Seeing our kids create together. <br /><p><br /></p>Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-71427280604580214592022-03-12T06:55:00.001-05:002022-03-12T06:55:48.565-05:00Snow Day<p> March in Pennsylvania is the most predictably unpredictable. On Wednesday our shop door was open with temps in the high 60’s. Today temps will go from the 40’s this morning into the 20’s by late afternoon. With 3-5 inches of snow and high winds expected we have declared it a snow day. </p><p>Snow Days on Saturdays are a special kind of torture for retail. But we will make the very most of it.</p><p>I happen to have an order for 144 chocolate candles to fill. The jars are scheduled to be delivered today. So it looks like I will spend this afternoon, at least, pouring the best smelling chocolate candles. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4tyfAjiVSBUaHPfaZReld79UMazm4rRG0p9j_1gdfuVsaDYWhDsCehKqaCEYxvyPdUzLraQimMzY7ekH2wAMo0uzTIn1NJJFNmbU5y0oGOskPGroDn7kkkm8TC-r7BVMiQtE3OZeh6BHla2cK70UG8LfrWKktLRY84QIWvGqkPKSdpgojOOycgobSKg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4tyfAjiVSBUaHPfaZReld79UMazm4rRG0p9j_1gdfuVsaDYWhDsCehKqaCEYxvyPdUzLraQimMzY7ekH2wAMo0uzTIn1NJJFNmbU5y0oGOskPGroDn7kkkm8TC-r7BVMiQtE3OZeh6BHla2cK70UG8LfrWKktLRY84QIWvGqkPKSdpgojOOycgobSKg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Before temps drop below freezing I hope to get to the grocery store to fill our very empty fridge. I have to depend on Warren for that one since my car decided to try to shed a tire…once again. I have a front tire with a death wish. This is the third time it has loosened itself only this time it sheared three of the bolts off. Sigh.</p><p>Warren’s car is standard and I was supposed to learn to drive it a long time ago…..that hasn’t happened.</p><p>Yesterday was our 33rd Anniversary. As we both had long, busy days at work we met up at The Waffle House at 9pm to celebrate. It was our very first time at our local Waffle House. But we knew it would be open and were fairly certain there would be no wait. Both were true. And that’s really about all I can say about it. Other than that they have a very modern juke box that I was tempted to play….but resisted. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjBeCEUa7qPEmNTch8V2uSeLJQx_1gvTiR3Jm-gGTdC3BrvIdvPgTzWsI1w2uQf-08Dvxt44Hq-F9NQWkvhTtXG9Ktdf7NcZdom9Q8LCP5-eYw30nKlrI3rIKTG1kYjp4cZ-2Xu9nbMQed-TzZo_R9Nu3TkCgEUVOAUS2uthK1maGNx4wZAfqaNG6uVA=s2067" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2067" data-original-width="1168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjBeCEUa7qPEmNTch8V2uSeLJQx_1gvTiR3Jm-gGTdC3BrvIdvPgTzWsI1w2uQf-08Dvxt44Hq-F9NQWkvhTtXG9Ktdf7NcZdom9Q8LCP5-eYw30nKlrI3rIKTG1kYjp4cZ-2Xu9nbMQed-TzZo_R9Nu3TkCgEUVOAUS2uthK1maGNx4wZAfqaNG6uVA=s320" width="181" /></a></div><p>Sight & Sound’s latest production, David, opens to the public today. We went to the Friends & Family Premiere Thursday evening. It was soooo good. As always this night is tension filled for Warren and so I feel that with him. I’ll absorb more the next time. I came away with several impressions. First, this show is technically and artistically modern. While the costuming and story are very true to the text the music and visual effects are 2022.</p><p>There is one scene where David has some fun on his harp that draws the audience in as well. That scene ends too soon. It was so much fun!</p><p>I’ll not say too much more because surprises are fun. But I highly doubt you would be disappointed should you go. It’s an adventure. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTV9RErO-Z0UnD0WNasH0K2WcVl3L1dHenXkgxhYnakj7MUsPUOuft4pTRC4fjXVbi8gmaxPLxUHOYrSpkXXUFo5M8zdOsasmNp5Xmafqmg_sr9YZ6X12vSKBjfK8Io7pAy_pk4X9RxKbyI3HAN2kw7KGf3B9A1wPYaWN-gQRLg2IX3pBfuhj9MkmRnA=s3088" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTV9RErO-Z0UnD0WNasH0K2WcVl3L1dHenXkgxhYnakj7MUsPUOuft4pTRC4fjXVbi8gmaxPLxUHOYrSpkXXUFo5M8zdOsasmNp5Xmafqmg_sr9YZ6X12vSKBjfK8Io7pAy_pk4X9RxKbyI3HAN2kw7KGf3B9A1wPYaWN-gQRLg2IX3pBfuhj9MkmRnA=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>What I wore to the show. The day before I went shopping in our clothing boutique. This was taken the morning of and I figured out the timer on my phone for the first time. I was super self conscious as I kept setting it and posing in various locations outside. I kept waiting for a neighbor to pop out and ask what I was doing. But if anyone noticed they haven’t said so. :-)</p><p>Have a great day! </p>Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-9891045382754092802022-03-09T06:47:00.002-05:002022-03-09T06:47:46.917-05:00Talented Ladies<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCd9Wf4verfuvBhrksPgdpNwpF2wKLKMotGSE_AX3d9SMEjsDj3Wpf5FJIv6HoHGccxJwIb756z-8aJaz1QILTmCsCFcPtNBja9BXtBiC3xgJGecuGYuWdI09-ksGRICwVOihSgll46zlI82wivj86fEgLMYQXr1pzQvKFB51ldLAjN7njgF6r0vKMiA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCd9Wf4verfuvBhrksPgdpNwpF2wKLKMotGSE_AX3d9SMEjsDj3Wpf5FJIv6HoHGccxJwIb756z-8aJaz1QILTmCsCFcPtNBja9BXtBiC3xgJGecuGYuWdI09-ksGRICwVOihSgll46zlI82wivj86fEgLMYQXr1pzQvKFB51ldLAjN7njgF6r0vKMiA=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJiaJcz_VvBtJXMP2E7Q6XpiWiujrL-RCpZcm-IaqqabTl_Lkkr2M9VL7RItjRQBjSPQAd2C6IuIf5_XTv5qh8o-0WAB9s3g83xR1YwWJhjgkxJ7Py3f14DY5QRdG-zDa4DSLj77xjlQ9l242Au2fwijWDXNxXi1mU_eHWNd7Xdhhl4qY2vbI_Rr_dTQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJiaJcz_VvBtJXMP2E7Q6XpiWiujrL-RCpZcm-IaqqabTl_Lkkr2M9VL7RItjRQBjSPQAd2C6IuIf5_XTv5qh8o-0WAB9s3g83xR1YwWJhjgkxJ7Py3f14DY5QRdG-zDa4DSLj77xjlQ9l242Au2fwijWDXNxXi1mU_eHWNd7Xdhhl4qY2vbI_Rr_dTQ=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLgV5UpQ1_BGAF7mduwu9e_4Zv1-3lgyOhsZokc2s1xIYgUIusnMto7r4tANJUW3q6Mu1tLv4Z9FQvtgC0giaeueU5ASGiiyHpAP9Hw-s2BHTGoB1cshJwfWDnR2zjixNnB43IKwg4GNVAhSr865FXcjjPqY2wBTHdUJOz7jSHNYyLi6ZBHWJXrQpnZQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLgV5UpQ1_BGAF7mduwu9e_4Zv1-3lgyOhsZokc2s1xIYgUIusnMto7r4tANJUW3q6Mu1tLv4Z9FQvtgC0giaeueU5ASGiiyHpAP9Hw-s2BHTGoB1cshJwfWDnR2zjixNnB43IKwg4GNVAhSr865FXcjjPqY2wBTHdUJOz7jSHNYyLi6ZBHWJXrQpnZQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Our daughter in law, Emily, is crazy talented with planters. She is the artist behind ours. Coming up soon is a switch to Spring. I’ve seen what’s going in and I’m so excited! <p></p><p> At some point soon Emily hopes to offer this service to other local businesses. She’s an entrepreneur in process.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPQyj6YKnOKXlGjh82xvCAC7pqeHZ1Bnkr2O68tglD5dUvNs6oWthdDjQOIGsuWGUO7wWVt1nwUPrt73tUWr4JBjaOx0nb0lftWMSDOPPf7tXEcACzVPVUT_H80Vzr2iN4SH6IST1_rf-dGvl93mgE36b8Bt_dQuGq_me-SexnRjlWp_zIFDmgsrduSQ=s1612" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1612" data-original-width="1169" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPQyj6YKnOKXlGjh82xvCAC7pqeHZ1Bnkr2O68tglD5dUvNs6oWthdDjQOIGsuWGUO7wWVt1nwUPrt73tUWr4JBjaOx0nb0lftWMSDOPPf7tXEcACzVPVUT_H80Vzr2iN4SH6IST1_rf-dGvl93mgE36b8Bt_dQuGq_me-SexnRjlWp_zIFDmgsrduSQ=s320" width="232" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihU-jRSYLaxIhNpsNGdv8hi7QCcOm_MaGMFyLMrVUeXFdC4YRWzJw8_d44jd8qlU5Zv_ZNgdwz2g148pZwv4dKIkmbq_Z2-yH4D9tIymSLEyx0Ww0Oc1ftrLmfK23gav7Qo_dAcK-raY3HFj7vRojWTD5Aqw1n6Nx4Z656ebLeY6SzX-gIXKJpjph0LA=s1169" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="796" data-original-width="1169" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihU-jRSYLaxIhNpsNGdv8hi7QCcOm_MaGMFyLMrVUeXFdC4YRWzJw8_d44jd8qlU5Zv_ZNgdwz2g148pZwv4dKIkmbq_Z2-yH4D9tIymSLEyx0Ww0Oc1ftrLmfK23gav7Qo_dAcK-raY3HFj7vRojWTD5Aqw1n6Nx4Z656ebLeY6SzX-gIXKJpjph0LA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_Bf7ZWt8OwE-Ciy2v30adYx3aW5xJGAso4jvjx3a0Y1uOBBfw2QMwZUyz76uiR4iyfjCvtDWkSzYZkJYIDXcj7yw3oobmSAh5Epf75kwYmThrzcMkWJBFZfSXd5Drf3mmsTTw1G5xWuLZq3d2qe6IhAtjFT9B9f_oExx35qpQbT-kOq6LoyeMRJ1HCg=s1425" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1425" data-original-width="1169" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_Bf7ZWt8OwE-Ciy2v30adYx3aW5xJGAso4jvjx3a0Y1uOBBfw2QMwZUyz76uiR4iyfjCvtDWkSzYZkJYIDXcj7yw3oobmSAh5Epf75kwYmThrzcMkWJBFZfSXd5Drf3mmsTTw1G5xWuLZq3d2qe6IhAtjFT9B9f_oExx35qpQbT-kOq6LoyeMRJ1HCg=s320" width="263" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Chelsea has found a new creative outlet. Gorgeous cookies! Every day she practices a new skill, or three. Orders are beginning to come in and we are excited to see where this leads. Not that she has nothing to do as a mom and shop owner. But this girl is so much like me….she loves to learn!<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7bOHemgP6eQLT1_CJq8dtu_jay15y7eBt0Noelsq4RfjmO8-DpEXvPnbGFAjcDV6llVHWEqlMOvUpGpA1-2LqrHLDUi8G_a_rgMAEeYwyCEFLtrxbqpYvnO3ZlsqdQvl_9HXjJlOexe57KrYJh-TunJTUTOt2eAabAJcUJmM1Q3nrn3TgBchkGZ2Bhg=s1936" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="1169" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7bOHemgP6eQLT1_CJq8dtu_jay15y7eBt0Noelsq4RfjmO8-DpEXvPnbGFAjcDV6llVHWEqlMOvUpGpA1-2LqrHLDUi8G_a_rgMAEeYwyCEFLtrxbqpYvnO3ZlsqdQvl_9HXjJlOexe57KrYJh-TunJTUTOt2eAabAJcUJmM1Q3nrn3TgBchkGZ2Bhg=s320" width="193" /></a></div><br /> Our other daughter in law, Darcey, has had her new business for about a year now. She makes amazing macrame, whisk brooms, and now, stickers. We are so proud to see Darcey being intentional about using the gifts God has given her. @withinwonderscurios <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHSQDwfhNAeQLOyTnu4jsfKlohS8opb9lV_jDp7mlF8SFHuaF12widUs8yHi04eCuyehseRMmnZXb_cMz5C4sCOkzRnyyvK9oUSVgNEzDSuaLgAbrC5a352mr2GeMr2T72EM5ROT4IkdGgP2ECz-OlaoPVGHXKDF9wSUvVmkAA3Kct6nES7j73jVubzw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHSQDwfhNAeQLOyTnu4jsfKlohS8opb9lV_jDp7mlF8SFHuaF12widUs8yHi04eCuyehseRMmnZXb_cMz5C4sCOkzRnyyvK9oUSVgNEzDSuaLgAbrC5a352mr2GeMr2T72EM5ROT4IkdGgP2ECz-OlaoPVGHXKDF9wSUvVmkAA3Kct6nES7j73jVubzw=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglFnf6ZZgurGHYSl4Lm9NfGKK6UMbv5OovnGPoC83cA3c_SeP0jiXgjxHjv4dbM1r9ykjenSk88TemiOjKMTh-LQ8CVgCu8KTBoS2N8MlXLZx5IfHWIJIOS3M6N1R56XTOl61fC1RCglRtz3RhloxXKPhCdYzjblk7cTEXK3SitRASNQFMhC6GONcaOA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglFnf6ZZgurGHYSl4Lm9NfGKK6UMbv5OovnGPoC83cA3c_SeP0jiXgjxHjv4dbM1r9ykjenSk88TemiOjKMTh-LQ8CVgCu8KTBoS2N8MlXLZx5IfHWIJIOS3M6N1R56XTOl61fC1RCglRtz3RhloxXKPhCdYzjblk7cTEXK3SitRASNQFMhC6GONcaOA=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>We are pleased to carry many of Darcey’s creations at the shop.</p><p>Being surrounded by creative people pushes me to keep improving as well. I’m currently waiting on a shipment of new candle jars and fragrances. While I may still be focused on the same two businesses I’m always on a quest to make them better. Our shop has never looked as good as it does right now and much of that credit also goes to Chelsea. She’s simply amazing at display/merchandising.</p><p>Yesterday was Women in Business day. I missed it. But it’s never wrong to celebrate the strong women in our lives.</p>Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-18220915918048176442022-03-06T07:30:00.004-05:002022-03-06T07:32:57.409-05:00Our Virus Experience <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCRSFJOtkBVAcZysG0WdIVm_6CVoUXCVcjnPIjTpNgwsLJZ8c0N6put_g7ghgfHPmAUnigHlkmD-6FIHu-aIXq_HlFB4dj7mfKG1nYfRyUMzvQXsuPDVW5pKgXMfqyhBuel9fbSuHqWtrgnM21wGmVKddrN3ydEBioEm23dutGbdnMhzxGTVOHvP8Pxg=s960" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="540" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCRSFJOtkBVAcZysG0WdIVm_6CVoUXCVcjnPIjTpNgwsLJZ8c0N6put_g7ghgfHPmAUnigHlkmD-6FIHu-aIXq_HlFB4dj7mfKG1nYfRyUMzvQXsuPDVW5pKgXMfqyhBuel9fbSuHqWtrgnM21wGmVKddrN3ydEBioEm23dutGbdnMhzxGTVOHvP8Pxg=s320" width="180" /></a></p><p>I was so sure that I would be the one to bring home the sickness. “The Sickness” is what our Amish neighbors called the virus. But it was late afternoon on a Saturday in early December when Warren asked me to bring home a test as he was feeling a bit off with a funny tickle in his throat. That was the week there had been a definite increase in cases in his direct department at work.</p><p>I stopped multiple places but all tests were sold out. This was the first sign that this may not go smoothly but we didn’t know that yet.</p><p>By Monday we were both running fevers and went to the Doctor for drive through tests. On the way home the nurse called to confirm Warren’s rapid test was as positive as could be. They put him on the two possible lists to get in for monoclonal antibodies. This had been my plan….knowing so many friends and family members with risk factors who had responded so well to this treatment. Sadly, we were not able to receive the antibodies due to such a rush on the only TWO locations in the area. Such a sad failure in the medical system.</p><p>Honestly I have little memory of our illness until the Saturday morning I woke early and was in the living room. I suddenly spiraled into a horrible sweat and tunnel vision. I made it to the kitchen to check my blood sugar. It was not out of my usual morning range and that’s the last I remember until Warren was yelling at me to wake up. I went from standing at the counter to going directly backward hitting the back of my head. Hard!</p><p>As he got me awake he told me my heart and oxygen rates were super low. I suggested we move to the living room. He said ok but I would have to give him a second because he felt terrible. He described it and I recommended that he lay down beside me. He started to and then we both realized that would be a horrible idea. I believe God brought it to our foggy brains that this wasn’t the COVID. He jumped up and threw open the kitchen window. A few deep breaths cleared his head and he opened the garage door by me. I gulped the fresh air and felt the clearing in my body as well. </p><p>Still wearing the pulse o2 monitor I walked to the living room where immediately I got dizzy. I looked down at the meter to watch it fall faster than I knew was possible. I yelled at Warren to get out of the house. We both got out. I got in the car. Then Warren decided to clear the house. He used fans and opened every window. He then was able to turn off the propane fireplace which was the cause of the invading gas.</p><p>About an hour into the process, still in the car, I found myself fighting to stay awake. Upon feeling the huge bruise that made the back of my head feel a wrong shape I called an ambulance. I didn’t realize in the foggy brain that when I mentioned carbon monoxide we would get all the help. Fire, police and ambulance. </p><p>I have to insert here several things that stand out to us as factors that we are alive today. First, the virus woke me early every day. Or we might have slept to our deaths. The alarms never went off. Secondly, when I woke early I always closed all doors between the living room and bedroom to let Warren sleep. Otherwise he might have been overcome in bed and not able to come to my rescue. Third, apparently after checking my sugar I hadn’t let go of the monitor yet because it hitting the floor along with the sound of my head hitting the floor woke Warren through all of the closed doors and his apnea machine.</p><p>The emt’s checked me out and put me on oxygen until my tachy heart settled below 100. They checked my lungs and declared them clear. </p><p>The fire company declared the house safe to return to.</p><p>One crisis down.</p><p>From this point on my virus experience went downhill. The doctor put me on concussion protocol meaning no phone or visual media. Ugh. But I cooperated for a while. The back of my head was seriously impacted. It would be more than six weeks before it was no longer tender to the touch.</p><p>Now that my resistance had taken such a hit pneumonia set in. I just couldn’t get better. Every day was worse. Finally on day 11 our doctor was willing to see me in person and then sent me for lung imaging. Pneumonia was confirmed. I’m just going to skip over the daily yuck of the next few days until we get to the next Saturday, which was now one week past the carbon monoxide experience.</p><p>Early that morning my heart was extremely erratic, I called the doctor and told her I thought it was time to go to the hospital. I had been extremely resistant to this step and she knew it. She called them for me.</p><p>By now I was on supplemental oxygen overnight so that helped while we waited. </p><p>I remember mostly the compassion of EMT with me in the back of the ambulance. Then I remember the soft spoken and kind doctor in the emergency room. </p><p>At some point in the ER I realized I wasn’t on oxygen and asked why. They said my levels were fine without it! Awesome news number one.</p><p>The CT scan showed no active bleed in my brain. Awesome news number two.</p><p>It did show the COVID Pneumonia. The doctor said he doesn’t know why some people’s scans look like mine and I can get oxygen while others look less impacted and they can’t get oxygen. But he leaned in and looked me in the eye as he said he believed that based on my results and the day I was on that I was currently feeling the worst I was going to feel. I can’t tell you how powerful those words were!</p><p>The next week was horrible. But it wasn’t worse. Then slowly things started improving. </p><p>At some point during this journey a customer friend who is a retired nurse recommended I use a spirometer to get my lungs working again. It truly helped! This pneumonia wasn’t what you normally think of with lots of mucous and deep coughing. It was the inability to take deep breaths. I describe it as if you had a very tight belt around your lungs. The spirometer seemed to bring progress in training the lungs to open again.</p><p>At some point along this timeline after Warren had returned to work….but while he was still very limited in energy…we had one more challenge to deal with. He had gone down to take a shower in the lower level bathroom. I was in the living room and heard water running louder than expected. I wondered why he hadn’t closed the door. lol Next thing I know he was flying up the steps saying water was dripping on his head! A pipe under our upstairs toilet had come apart. In crazy coincidence he had removed the turn off there in anticipation of the remodel we plan to do. So next he was flying back down the stairs to turn off the water.</p><p>I shuffled back the hall to the bathroom doorway to watch the throw rug float.</p><p>We are so thankful this happened before Warren left for work. It likely would have done much more damage had he not been here. And I was in no condition to go up and down the stairs so that would have been a real problem. </p><p>As it was some insulation had to go but with the use of a shop vac normal was restored fairly quickly. The Amish hardware store was open and he was able to get everything fixed up before leaving for work a bit late.</p><p>The shop in Lititz ended up closed for the first three weeks of January, which really hurt, but God has restored those losses. We are soooo thankful.</p><p>There is so much not in this recounting but those are things I’ll not likely forget…</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> like how odd I looked while sick. I would stare in the mirror and wonder who that was looking back. Or how many people helped us with food, cards, support. Like the rough early morning hours. Like the insomnia that is only recently resolving. Like the ongoing hair loss.<p></p><p>COVID is a very unusual and strange illness. Insert my political thoughts here on how it came to be.</p><p>But God spared our lives. And we get to be alive today. Tomorrow is not guaranteed and I hope I never lose the grateful spirit and desire to make the most of every day!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-71925585266970291422021-06-05T07:08:00.003-04:002021-06-05T07:08:49.369-04:00Anybody Here?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRekgtRRXxERtcGYq-QuGMsaPTNPbK1WA3sRRHeB49XIH1JNdapP2YvMioiDniMU9Ip-g57TKQu7-mlaeyY28shlTKyQ2QeNgU9ZdE0Xas3WHelndYfK6otD2Uhq-zrvGd5htYr1FvkRoe/s2048/3EAD5B9D-E97A-4608-8427-35C7645723F0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRekgtRRXxERtcGYq-QuGMsaPTNPbK1WA3sRRHeB49XIH1JNdapP2YvMioiDniMU9Ip-g57TKQu7-mlaeyY28shlTKyQ2QeNgU9ZdE0Xas3WHelndYfK6otD2Uhq-zrvGd5htYr1FvkRoe/s320/3EAD5B9D-E97A-4608-8427-35C7645723F0.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Two new grand babies, a worldwide pandemic and we still love the world of shopkeeping.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46x7Le7XW8seM6zNyJ8F6Cbt38OCfyylllQGrSrMFbyWCPc-cmjaWKXkH26kbWd-8PWtaY9IRsZ3vSWdXttNJ6LedqKui8dzZdMAJmDN5ph09u1RUGcyNNQoM6IxsJlU5xYb1_hwXUkWc/s1792/46105255-315B-4DCA-9037-6ABAF7D46B12.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46x7Le7XW8seM6zNyJ8F6Cbt38OCfyylllQGrSrMFbyWCPc-cmjaWKXkH26kbWd-8PWtaY9IRsZ3vSWdXttNJ6LedqKui8dzZdMAJmDN5ph09u1RUGcyNNQoM6IxsJlU5xYb1_hwXUkWc/s320/46105255-315B-4DCA-9037-6ABAF7D46B12.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEbxnVF2M1Gr7iBBdJqURodhrSDgiDCXM67FNlGhWE26xaJ_Gmwtm1iHIN6eASEe0QzmqnPuYxxznuYfzdJl5oKW5zWu6747_3FNz_7q3wIS9qzVsr4T7JvDarR-ef79KO-AMCXLSCJ6-c/s2048/6725F70F-4735-4D3C-B62E-57C97A86A8B4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEbxnVF2M1Gr7iBBdJqURodhrSDgiDCXM67FNlGhWE26xaJ_Gmwtm1iHIN6eASEe0QzmqnPuYxxznuYfzdJl5oKW5zWu6747_3FNz_7q3wIS9qzVsr4T7JvDarR-ef79KO-AMCXLSCJ6-c/s320/6725F70F-4735-4D3C-B62E-57C97A86A8B4.jpeg" /></a></div>This grandma (Mimi) heart is so full.<p></p><div>I’m going to post this and see what it looks like. 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The shop is transitioning to Autumn Themes.</div>
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My brother's Mushroom Art is perfect for coming into the Autumnal Colors.</div>
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compliments the way things are displayed (curated) in the shop.</div>
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Always the credit has to go to Chelsea.</div>
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She has such a gift.</div>
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I'm so very blessed to have her on the job.</div>
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It's challenging as a wife and mother who also lives at the location</div>
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Would you mind keeping Chadd in prayer as he looks for a job?</div>
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We couldn't have gotten the shop set up and opened without him...</div>
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at least not in the tight timeline we set for ourselves.</div>
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moving and getting set up is past.</div>
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Of course he is still a huge part of the business as we host</div>
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He is anxious to find work that is challenging and rewarding </div>
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to him in a different way.</div>
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We completely get that!</div>
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So...if you know of anything in the Lancaster County area....</div>
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We are headed into the biggest weekend of the Summer.</div>
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Friday - Sunday we are hosting a Feedsack Extravaganza.</div>
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We will have approximately 1,000 feed/flour sacks on our porch.</div>
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ALSO...Friday is Second Friday which means we will be open until 9pm.</div>
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Saturday is the Rotary Craft Show which brings approximately 50,000 people to </div>
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downtown Lititz and Sunday afternoon we will have a quieter time from 12-5 for </div>
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the final hours of the Feedsack Extravaganza.</div>
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It's going to be GREAT!!</div>
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Beautiful cotton fabrics such as these will be on display and for sale.</div>
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So....not much chance I'll get back here before next week....</div>
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but we would LOVE to see you at Pebbles & Lace at 56 East Main Street</div>
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in the beautiful town of Lititz.</div>
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We enjoyed a kid invasion a week ago last Sunday.</div>
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How awesome was that??</div>
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I whipped up some mac n cheese </div>
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and put out whatever I had around.</div>
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They hung out and chattered like crazy.</div>
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Sweet!!</div>
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Auntie Em and Roy are now thick as thieves. </div>
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It's too funny how he decided one day that week that she</div>
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was o.k. and he has found her hilarious ever since.</div>
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That evening they decided to take a selfie.</div>
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But Roy also thought it great to chase the camera.</div>
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So funny, these two!!</div>
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In the rarely happens category...</div>
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Chelsea, Chadd and Roy went out to dinner with </div>
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Warren and I recently.</div>
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As we were finishing our meal the sun was coming in</div>
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I loved getting some great shots of Roy and his Daddy.</div>
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<br />Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-63543407005797154172018-07-16T06:50:00.000-04:002018-07-16T06:50:37.991-04:00God's Most Mysterious WaysEighteen years ago God led us to the smallest church in Lancaster County. This was after we had boldly proclaimed that we were going to find a huge church and get lost in it. No joke! That really happened. <br />
During those eighteen years our church has been small more than it has been anything else...but it has had heart. Big, big heart. <br />
Our children were raised there. They were loved on, challenged, encouraged and supported through all that normal young people go through as they grow up. When they each married they found churches that suited themselves and their spouses away from the church each of them were raised in. I think that must be kind of normal....Warren and I did the same thing. It's sad for me...but I think I understand it. Part of the leaving and cleaving.<br />
During the last ten years Sonrise Christian Fellowship swelled in size and volume with many large families...most driving long distances to be there. We greatly enjoyed a season of growth.<br />
Over the more recent years we have observed God's call on many of these families to find a place of worship closer to home. We missed each of them like crazy...because we don't worship or fellowship casually...but knew that if we were in their position we would likely not have done all of that driving, planning, packing and everything else for as long as they did. We were happy for the time we had with them.<br />
Last week was the last Sunday for the last of our "distance" families. They had been with us for at least eight years. Eight years of driving nearly an hour every Sunday. As God would have it, I now work much closer to this family and look forward to continued fellowship with my dear sister, Kelly. <br />
Now, up until recent weeks, I had become quite discouraged and just tired of the status quo of our Sunday routine. I was always completely wiped out from busy weekends at the shop and it seemed others were in the same detached state that I was when we arrived. I felt frustration that it seemed we were all going through the motions to have church. Now, it could have just been me. Seriously...I was one hundred percent spent by the time I arrived there each week. But...I think it was more after seeing how the last couple of weeks have gone.<br />
Recently our size shrunk again to less than can support the building we meet in for very long. A congregational meeting was called and our dear Pastor Mike challenged everyone there to search their hearts and God's will for each one. If anyone felt a call to be elsewhere this would be the time to follow that call. Those who didn't feel such a calling should remain and see what God wanted to do with us. This led to two additional families moving on their next path. It was with tears that we said our goodbyes. We bear no hard feelings to any who have left. We are thankful for them having the courage to follow God's call in their lives. It is often WAY easier to continue in the status quo. <br />
That leaves a remnant of about 21. <br />
There are about 21 of us who are seeking God's face for the future of our church. Now, honestly, I have been o.k. with whatever God wants to do....move us all on, or supply our needs here and grow us to the numbers that can support our place of worship. <br />
Here's where I get the title for this post. I completely expected the remainder to just make the logical choice that Sonrise Christian Fellowship was done. But that didn't happen. We met. We prayed. We got together and reduced the number of chairs in the sanctuary. We shared in fellowship. We decided to hold off on Sunday School for the Summer. And we have been worshiping. With all of our hearts. Pastor Mike has been preaching with a clarity and passion beyond belief. <br />
There is no logical explanation for this. We should be crushed. We should be discouraged. We certainly miss those who have gone. But we just shake our heads at the presence of God in our midst as we lift our voices and hands in song. As we pray for the concerns on each heart. Tables are pushed together because none of us wants to be at separate tables as we share fellowship meals. <br />
Unexpected offers of help have come from within our midst. I say unexpected because these people have been faithful to attend but have never stepped up into leadership roles .....probably because someone else was happily serving in that role. But it is so super sweet to see these acts of faith. Not to say, "Well, it doesn't matter because we will close soon", but to say..."Hey, I'd love to do that!". <br />
I have no idea what God is doing with us. But I will say this....if He is working toward closing our doors I couldn't be happier about the joy He is giving us in our final days. However, if He has more for this little Fellowship to do, I will rejoice in His growing us once more. In the meanwhile we will wait. And see. <br />
If you happen to be looking for a SMALL church who loves Jesus, worships together and plays together we welcome you to visit with us. Sundays at 10:30. Contact me for location and schedule.<br />
You know I use this blog as a diary of sorts for when the big things happen....this is kind of a big thing. And I'm super curious to see what will happen next. I didn't expect to find us thriving and happy together. Honestly. I didn't. I thought at this point we would be packing up everything and in a search for a new church ourselves. It may still happen...but I'm just not so sure.Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-11403354142747139682018-05-17T08:14:00.002-04:002018-05-17T08:18:34.344-04:00Photos...and a sweet story....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Local artist, Liz Hess, is extremely popular in our shop.</div>
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Often you will find a red umbrella in her works...</div>
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but not always.</div>
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I have examples of both in this post.</div>
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This is a print from Liz's latest series, Jerusalem.</div>
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Mary Charles.</div>
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She is self taught, a great person and has</div>
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mastered the art of color!</div>
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Mary says she uses the colors that the Amish use</div>
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We often think of the Amish as plain and colorless but that </div>
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Lots of bright colors are worn by the entire family</div>
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A pop up note pad and Curly Girl card.</div>
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in our shop....</div>
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Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-50448026610102198492018-04-29T08:20:00.001-04:002018-04-29T08:20:25.910-04:00Introducing Mr. And Mrs. Jonathan KeeneyThe month of April was a marathon for the ladies of this family. Oh, my goodness! Because our shop participated in a huge promotional tour called the Best Kept Secrets Tour which lasted more than two weeks we came into the intense wedding prep time pretty tired. However, we were very excited at the same time. Jonathan and Darcey did most of the work leading up the wedding themselves. They seemed to truly enjoy taking care of the planning and crafty projects.<br />
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The location was so unique, and in being so, absolutely perfect for this wedding. Global Aid Network is a ministry under Campus Crusade for Christ. They have a warehouse in Mount Joy. This is not a location that you would think of holding a wedding in. However, I can't imagine a better place for Jonathan and Darcey's wedding. As you'll see in the photos the backdrop to the ceremony itself were shelves and shelves of boxes filled with items to go out around the world in time of need.<br />
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The colors were cobalt blue, silver and brown. Jonathan made wearing a kilt optional and one of his groomsmen took him up on it. Nate is a coworker of Jonathan's and is responsible for setting up Jonathan and Darcey. He and one of the bridesmaids arranged the first meeting. The best man is Jonathan's longtime friend, Josh. Their friendship grew over the years we were in Conestoga Valley Homeschoolers. It has only gotten stronger in recent years. The other two groomsmen are Michael and Chadd....Jonathan's brother and brother in law. </div>
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Jonathan was fighting tears in this photo....and when he saw Darcey coming down the aisle he was losing that battle. I offered him the tissue Darcey's mother had given me right before we sat down.</div>
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He wasn't having it. Ha!</div>
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Mike has been like a member of the family over the years.</div>
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Our kids love and respect him so much.</div>
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I was happy when Jonathan wanted Mike to perform the ceremony.</div>
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Mike recounted how when he first met Jonathan he could look down to see him.</div>
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All of the girls carried shields rather than flowers.</div>
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The hours and hours spent on these shields were enough to test</div>
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After Darcey's Dad gave her over to Jonathan the ceremony was well underway.</div>
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Her husband catered the meal and did a fabulous job!!</div>
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He was so tired by the end of the day...and I felt his pain.</div>
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But...he completely rocked it!</div>
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Oh...how they adore each other.</div>
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I was watching Jon have the same reaction.</div>
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They kept the tradition of not seeing each other until the ceremony on their wedding day.</div>
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They melted away because of the sweetness of the moment.</div>
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After being presented they headed back the aisle.</div>
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They quickly returned to personally dismiss every person who attended.</div>
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As people came into the reception space they found </div>
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It involved the cake.</div>
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Yes, it was supposed to be one cake.</div>
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However, as Warren and I were building the cake and put the final</div>
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layer on top the heat in the kitchen had finally been just too much for </div>
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the buttercream frosting and the entire thing started to slide toward the floor.</div>
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I quickly deconstructed the layers and wanted nothing more than to sit down and</div>
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I stripped the bottom two layers back down to the look of a "naked cake"</div>
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The little Lego topper kept falling apart and into the sticky ganache....</div>
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The troublesome cake topper and mini porgs.</div>
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the cakes with just an hour until the ceremony.</div>
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I couldn't believe the mess.</div>
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Mark and his wife, Trish, traveled from Canada to attend the wedding.</div>
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Now, none of us had ever laid eyes on Mark in person before</div>
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Conversation flowed freely among these friends!</div>
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From Warren's side of the family.</div>
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His Uncle Jim, Aunt Betty, Cousin Tim and Cousin once removed Alecia.</div>
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When we went outside to take family photos the weather was awesome.</div>
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Surprising no one I was hanging out with these dudes.</div>
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Roy did sooo well yesterday.</div>
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He was all dressed up for the ceremony but seemed to enjoy</div>
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Back to the wedding.</div>
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The hardest part about the day was not getting to sit and chat</div>
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There was just so much to do....</div>
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but know that we appreciated ALL who were able to attend.</div>
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Long time friends...a sister of the heart....Aunts and Uncles...</div>
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Cousins...so many.</div>
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Our families, some volunteers and friends worked super hard and got the </div>
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It was worth it.</div>
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All of it.</div>
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Jonathan and Darcey are on their honeymoon and hopefully are</div>
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having the time of their lives....</div>
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without stress.</div>
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Everyone kept commenting on how great it was to see</div>
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Jonathan just having fun.</div>
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He so often carries the weight of the world on his broad shoulders.</div>
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Praising God for how He has brought this couple together!</div>
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We wish them a life filled with richness of joy, peace and </div>
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Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-47850471307765717622018-04-20T07:16:00.000-04:002018-04-20T07:18:11.998-04:00A Few CountdownsWhat a crazy busy time we are in at the moment!<br />
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With two days left of the Best Kept Secrets Tour, Eight days until Jon and Darcey's wedding, and Seven days until I see great friends from Maryland and California. These are all enough by themselves but when you put them all together... wow, just wow!<br />
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The Best Kept Secrets Tour has been fabulous!! Our new location serves so much better than our last. One woman recalled our last place as "the one you could barely move in". Obviously she arrived when many others did during the last tour. But she was right. It was tight when there were more than four people in the shop. So far we have had four $25 winners. I believe there are still two winning plastic eggs out there. Filling 2,000 plastic eggs with either .25 or $25 has proven to be a winning promotion. We have gotten SO many of these eggs back. But I remember filling those buggers in January. That is a lot of eggs. In case you wondered.<br />
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I found the dress to wear to the wedding. Chelsea helped me and Warren approved it this morning. So, its a keeper. It's super comfy...a couple of sizes too big because it is all they had in stock...but since it is a maxi it just makes it a bit long. I'll have to wear some heels. Oops...there goes the comfy. Haha.<br />
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I'm blessed to have extra hands coming to help with the rehearsal dinner preps. My Aunt Naoma and cousin, Regina, are headed our way to attend the wedding. They are already offering to do anything they can. So.....as I have company coming from Maryland and CA Friday morning, I'm going to have Aunt Naoma and Regina peel and cook the mashed potatoes and make the stuffing. Our menu is turkey and dressing, roast beef and mashed potatoes, a huge salad...made by Georgia, rolls, and baked beans. I'll probably do some other veggie as well. But that is optional. Next up is finding some cool themed napkins and plates. By the way the menu for the rehearsal dinner was chosen by the bride and groom and will be served at the wedding site at some point during rehearsal and set up.<br />
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The other BIG thing is the cake. I'm making the wedding cake. Can't wait! It is going to be a design I've never done before but it's going to be very cool. We have already been watching YouTube videos to see various techniques to get the desired results. Chelsea is baking gluten free cupcakes for those guests who can't enjoy the cake. It is so sweet to have this event include the entire family.<br />
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This little guy is doing great and has cut two bottom teeth. He is obviously uncomfortable sometimes but over all deals well with the painful process. We don't mind the extra cuddles that help him get through it. Nope. We don't.<br />
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For now, I'm taking the morning to catch up on Etsy orders...write this post...and pay our sales tax before heading to the shop by two. I have a hard time not being at the shop when it is open but know that Mom and Chelsea do a great job. I just hate missing the fun!<br />
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Most likely the next time I post we will have wedding rehearsal and/or wedding photos to share. Yikes! Then all of our kiddos will be married. That's pretty awesome!!<br />
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<br />Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-64812994819102522862018-03-26T10:24:00.002-04:002018-03-26T10:34:41.889-04:00Family, Shop and Springtime Winter WeatherEnough already is what I'm not only thinking but also saying about the snow that is completely covering our yards in this neighborhood.<br />
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I spent a few minutes pulling icy snow off our "spare" car this morning. It was Chelsea's car but they have downsized to just one since they moved to Lititz and as it needs some work it is currently still snow covered in the driveway. It is a reminder that the weather this Springtime is not cooperating fully. However, I have heard that the 50's are finally headed our way. That is hopeful.<br />
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Since I last posted, Sight and Sound has opened it's newest production, Jesus. We really enjoyed the Friends and Family evening there. We have less family members working there now but four that still do. :-) Quite the representation.<br />
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We have had a lot of neat family events happening of late. Friday was a surprise Bridal Shower for Darcey. It was Star Wars themed. Her friends are so creative and even had a pin the beard on Jonathan game where they had cut out all of the beard styles from the movies and had a huge picture of Jonathan for us to pin the beards onto. We loved playing the game but even more Roy enjoyed touching the photo of his uncle. He loves pictures of the people in his life. Darcey received very nice gifts and everyone enjoyed tacos and ice cream. Yum!!<br />
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I believe the wedding is 33 days away now. But who's counting? Jonathan...that's who. He shared the digits with me last night. Wedding plans are coming together very nicely. The thing that is super hard is finding housing. That is still in the works. Prayers appreciated as time is growing short. There is a place they would love to rent but they are waiting to hear if they were chosen.<br />
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They attend a different church than we do. It was special for all of both of his sides of the family to be able to attend. It was so neat to have all of our children, the grandmas and Chadd's entire family there. Roy was sooo good as the Pastor took him and prayed over him then presented him to the congregation. He just looked people right in the eye and was calm as a cucumber. One never knows about an eight month old. Making it even more special was that Chadd and Chelsea's dear friends, Kevin and Heidi, had their son Sean dedicated at the same time. Both boys were precious and no tears were shed...by the babies. I was a teary mess all morning. Having the next generation raising their children to follow Jesus is not something I take for granted. It is a real gift.<br />
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The shop is growing and taking off. It is not an easy thing to relocate and get settled but we are feeling much more at home.<br />
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The strangest thing was having more than one room to fill and oversee. The first few times people came into the shop and left our line of sight felt super strange. But we have been able to relax about it and every once in a while we make the loop to see if anyone has questions or would like us to hold something for them. For the most part we leave them alone to look after offering to answer any questions as we greet them. We are finding that the shoppers in Lititz are less likely to be drawn to the same things they went crazy over in Strasburg. We aren't sure if that is because we aren't there to talk artisan items up or if they are just looking for different things.<br />
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since it is the wrong season to harvest conks and we had sold out of the ones we had.<br />
These are found on Black Locust trees.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our friend, Sonia, made the fabric eggs at my request.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I loved how Sheila's Petals from Paper went so perfectly with the eggs.<br />
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She has fans who come back time and again for more.</td></tr>
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We are also in waiting mode to see if tourist season lends itself to more artisan items selling. But in any case it is an interesting new study. And.I.Love.it!! New challenges every day!<br />
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The ladies of Lititz are super supportive. Introducing themselves and warmly welcoming us. We are so thankful. AND our dear friends from Strasburg are making the drive to Lititz as well. Double blessings!!<br />
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Chelsea's gift for display is commented on nearly daily. I always love to hear it. She just has a way of seeing things. Kind of like a photographer sees a frame around certain views....Chelsea just makes things pretty.<br />
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Roy has started doing something that amuses us. When customers come in we greet them. As they leave we thank them and say goodbye. So now when the door opens he kind of makes this "haaayyyy" sound and when people leave he does the same. It's what he thinks he should do. Our little greeter. They learn so much so early. He also dearly loves to be down where the action is and gets frustrated when he can hear people downstairs if he is upstairs. Funny boy.<br />
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Roy is such a blessing.</div>
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He is so much FUN!</div>
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What a crazy week we had. Beginning a week ago, Saturday past, we moved Chelsea and Chadd into their new home above the new shop. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Early in the morning on moving day.<br />We were there to take them to breakfast before picking up the truck.</td></tr>
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They had a lot of help. We had a lot of delays due to the former owner having too much stuff and not enough time. But we finally got in. The group of friends who were able to help with the move were amazing! Such fabulous attitudes and a willingness to wait with us through the delays. In fact, at one point we were all on the floor of the old apartment playing games. Weird moving day. I'm so used to ones where you are moving a top speed until it is complete. But it was the most fun moving day I've ever experienced in that way. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chelsea, Emily and Chadd painted the kitchen. It is serene and pretty in blue and white.</td></tr>
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Wednesday we had our real estate settlement on the new location. Later that day we went and emptied the Strasburg shop, cleaned it and headed back to Lititz. With a painter coming the next day we had to be somewhat choosy where we put things. Nothing could be set up until later. Only now are we beginning to set up the boutique area while our painter completes his work on Monday and Tuesday. However, finally, we have enough freedom to begin unpacking and placing display pieces in tentative places.<br />
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Our friends Amy and Annie of Fresh Vintage by Amy and LaneyBell Designs have begun setting up their space. It is absolutely beautiful already and they have only just begun. We are a bit jealous that they are as far along as they are but know that we made the decision to paint and are paying, in time, for that decision. However, in the long run we are sure that we will be pleased to have done so. It is looking so clean and fresh. Amy is covering most of her walls with merchandise and display so it is working well for her as it is. <br />
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On Saturday we emptied the storage unit, so if you are counting, that is like move number three within those seven days. We have a lot of stuff. But it is going to come together so beautifully. Our space is delightful. I'm currently looking for window treatments and other little details. <br />
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Today at church I could hardly keep my eyes open and so we came home to eat lunch and then I caught a nap before now watching "some football game". lol Actually I am a recent fan of Nick Foles, the Eagles quarterback. I saw his testimony shared online and I am always happy when someone getting the publicity he gets isn't afraid to share their faith. However, as far as sleep goes, I may not make it until the end of this game. The eyes are heavy again. <br />
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You could pray with me about something. I have an appointment with a specialist on Friday morning regarding high pressure in my eyes. They are concerned about developing glaucoma. I wouldn't be surprised as I have noticed issues with my peripheral vision over the past couple of years. It should be treatable if it is what the Optometrist feels it is. Not that I would get lost vision back but that I should slow or stop future vision loss.<br />
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The color is all through our three areas....but the themes are different for each room and the porch. <br />
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Alright. Signing off. So much is left unsaid. But I hope you've enjoyed seeing a bit of the things happening around here. It has not been dull and I am physically exhausted from doing a big project at my age. O.k. so I can't use age as an excuse. Mom and Georgia are totally hanging in there and working hard. They have been amazing. So...I'm just tired. Mentally and Physically. But soon this part will be over and the customers will come. I will be rejuvenated and filled up to the top.....customers have that effect on me. Can't wait to meet them!!! And see our favorites from the Strasburg shop visit us!<br />
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My sweet friend, that's who!</div>
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She doesn't always look angry as she did in that first photo.</div>
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It was all animals and greens.</div>
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Yesterday was spent at church and then with family ALL day.</div>
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The younger crowd played Dirty Marbles for hours and hours</div>
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It came out yummy!</div>
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I was snoring at midnight.</div>
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And so began 2018 with a fervent intent....</div>
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to get some sleep.</div>
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I mean, way back at Thanksgiving our oldest son</div>
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her family is so that he could ask in person....</div>
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both Darcey....and especially her parents.</div>
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He was super nervous but determined.</div>
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We are extremely proud of him for caring so much that </div>
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he do it in a way that was respectful.</div>
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They got engaged on her Grandma's porch</div>
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they weren't getting married here.</div>
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We have yet to go out and take engagement photos.</div>
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I asked them if I could do it informally.</div>
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They can see if they want more when we are done.</div>
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This was the two of them as they came to their family </div>
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engagement party.</div>
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He began the evening wearing the hat....</div>
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she left wearing the hat.</div>
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The wedding date is April 28th!</div>
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Details are beginning to come together.</div>
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Darcey and I got the basic Rehearsal Dinner menu planned</div>
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Some photos from the engagement party taken by Chelsea:</div>
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These three.</div>
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They continue to make us proud.</div>
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Roy is a very well behaved little guy who is interested in</div>
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Christmas was so fun because he was so engaged.</div>
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Each new toy was thoroughly examined </div>
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recently. Sean, Angel and their two daughters came to visit us.</div>
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Roy loved the girls. </div>
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It was his first Moravian Christmas Service, of course.</div>
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Since Jonathan will be a married man next year I opted to get him his last </div>
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Love the Wookie.</div>
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It makes Wookie sounds when you squeeze it.</div>
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Mikey is really into camping, his bike and kayaking.</div>
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Emily is really into kayaking, her job and her nephews.</div>
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Here she and Roy read a book.</div>
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He loves both his Aunt Emily and Uncle Michael.</div>
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Mikey loves Roy too.</div>
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Pebbles & Lace is MOVING!</div>
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We are headed to the big town of Lititz.</div>
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As you are likely aware....</div>
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I've been supplying the shop called Back Home Again</div>
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6 or 7 years.</div>
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The owner, and my friend, Karen has decided to be a stay </div>
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We are scheduled to open on February 15th!!</div>
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That will be one year from the date we opened in Strasburg.</div>
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After much back and forth we have decided to close the </div>
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Long story short on that... I am too much of a control freak to </div>
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about keeping both.</div>
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So many awesome things are falling into place.</div>
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There will be more on all of it later.</div>
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watching my sweet grandson while Chelsea works this afternoon.</div>
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Someone has to do it....LOL.</div>
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Can't wait.</div>
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Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-4592947701100911672017-11-23T09:41:00.000-05:002017-11-23T09:41:58.125-05:00Thanksgiving 2017Whew! What a whirlwind this year has been so far. A delightful, sweet, awesome, blessed and over the top joyful year. When I look back to January 17th when we learned our friend was making a shop space available and we were invited to take it over I had no idea what saying yes meant....but....it was definitely the right thing to do!<br />
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It is so great to work with my mom and daughter. We all have different gifts that come together so well in the shop. I would be a mess without their constant cleaning and organizing. They would go nowhere without my big picture..."Hey! Let's do this thing!" and the shop would have very limited success without Chelsea's display giftings. She just has a knack!<br />
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I'm Thankful!!<br />
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Here are some photos from the shop.<br />
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On the day we took possession.</div>
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You can see uncertainty....I think.</div>
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But excitement.</div>
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The last photo in this series shows us very recently.</div>
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The shop as it looked for our Grand Opening.</div>
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We are so super pleased for our friend, Annie, of LaneyBell Designs. </div>
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Her business has exploded with large, large accounts.</div>
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You will begin to see her work in amazing places.</div>
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We are so thankful that she is not forgetting us in the process.</div>
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We have already had a turnover in our baby accessory artisans.</div>
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Only because of health issues. Not due to any fault on either part.</div>
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Our feedsack ambassador. Her Great Grandmother is our collector/consignor.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Then to have the birth of our precious grandson on July 26th. I've joined the sweetest and best club on the planet...the Grandma club. Lately I've been holding him way more than taking photos but here are "a few" from me or stolen from Chelsea. </span><br />
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Jonathan met Darcey this year. They were set up by co-workers and are so sweet together. It is so much fun to see him grow and have new experiences....such as driving 13 hours to her family's home for this Thanksgiving Day. We will miss having them here but are excited for Darcey to spend time with the loved ones there.<br />
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Michael and Emily have made the smart decision to split up Holidays and alternate each year. So this year they are spending Thanksgiving with her family and we will have them with us for Christmas. They chose this year for those holidays because my brother and Bev also alternate and this falls in line with their schedule. So, we will be a smaller gang tonight when we have our Thanksgiving dinner but Pastor Mike, Jenny and her mother will join us and it will be sweet.<br />
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My Mazda Minivan died recently. It had a crazy amount of miles on it. We found a Ford Escape of the same year, 2003, but with 100,000 less miles on the same engine. I love it! And it is red!! Seems like lately we kept finding white vehicles between us and our moms. So...I'm breaking the mold with my RED Escape. Against my better judgement....here is a photo of me with it.<br />
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The candle business continues to thrive and keep me up late at night and awake early to make candles before heading to the shop. It is something I'm mentally evaluating...as to the wisdom of working so hard all the time....but for now am committed to getting through this busy season. It still brings joy and even today as I make 85 candles for Sweet Grace Ministries it has purpose. Deep purpose. I will not mind one little bit spending that time on something that helps even a little bit for people who will suffer loss in the months to come. <br />
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I hope that you and yours will embrace the good and the bad you have experienced over this past year. We come to understand that everything works together to make us into the people we are. If we are smart we lean hard into God when the bad things come and we reach out to Him in extreme gratitude when things are going well. There is no other way to experience the full JOY of life and become all that HE has for us to be. As most of you know we have been to the depths and we have stood on the highest mountain. Both have been so important.....I happen to like the highs sooooo much better. Won't lie.Becky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-15879609283609728422017-10-22T22:39:00.000-04:002017-10-22T22:39:11.343-04:00It's Been a While....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was a very fun vacation filled with games, shopping, time with extended family,</div>
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a trip to urgent care for me because of a run in with a toxic</div>
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caterpillar the day we left and much Grandma time with Roy.</div>
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Recently we attended a gorgeous wedding held in a delightful country church.</div>
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The day couldn't have been more perfect.</div>
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The mini groomsmen....adorable!!</div>
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That moment with Dad...just before he gives her away....</div>
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And then they were married!</div>
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The bride is our own Emily's sister.</div>
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We have been friends with this family for many years</div>
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and were delighted to see her find her prince!</div>
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She is truly gifted.</div>
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Liza and Todd shared communion together</div>
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It was lovely.</div>
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The reception was very nice as well.</div>
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Great food and lots of good fun.</div>
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about things Todd needed to know about Emily's best friend, Liza.</div>
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This is a very scant catch up post....</div>
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I have sooo many more photos.</div>
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However, we have just concluded weeks of a strong and successful</div>
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Best Kept Secrets Tour in the shop.</div>
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We have greeted and enjoyed hundreds of new customers.</div>
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While we loved every moment of it....</div>
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our bodies are weary.</div>
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Tonight we spent the evening with Chelsea, Chadd, Jonathan, Darcey, Mom and Georgia.</div>
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Again, the games were brought out and the competition continued.</div>
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I got to play with my favorite little guy while his parents</div>
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reclaimed the title of Dirty Marble winners.</div>
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This had been lost to Jonathan and Darcey while on vacation.</div>
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I will do my best to be back sooner.</div>
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Life is hopping!</div>
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