I started my business 5 1/2 years ago as a way to help our family when Russ was working his tail off as a pest control technician. It was a Commission Only Sales job that he took in between ministry opportunities to provide for our family. He worked 6 days a week - sometimes 12 - 14 hour days and we never knew what kind of money he would bring home. We couldn't budget anything! And the Lord opened up the opportunity for me to take my hobby and create a small business. A friend, who knew I did Calligraphy, asked me to address her son's wedding invitations. Knowing that we were struggling financially, she offered to pay me. She wouldn't take no for an answer so I got online and began researching what other Calligraphers charge. I quickly realized that I too, could begin this kind of business from home. I never thought that it would be as successful as it has become.
Today I sit here amazed at all of the exciting projects I have done, all of the wonderful people I have met, all of the friends I have made, and how the Lord has taken a hobby that my mother taught me when I was 12 and turned it in to a successful business that allows me to be at home with my children. I look forward to many more years of helping clients Add a Personal Touch to Their Special Occasion. God is good!
On a different note, the kids went to Nana and Papa's yesterday while Russ and I ran some errands. It was a beautiful day here in Florida so Uncle Ray took them outside to play in the leaves and do a little hiking. He sent me these pictures this morning and I thought I would share them with you.
Raking leaves in Nana's yard. I would like to say that they were helping out - but they really had ulterior motives........
Who can blame them - a big pile of leaves is so tempting!
Hiking with Uncle Ray!
Thanks for taking them Ray! They always enjoy spending a day with you!
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