Chapter Closing

I have been given the amazing flexibility of always being able to work from home. Since my Ellie was born, my husband and I have worked together to be able to have me work from home so that I can be with our daughter.

We decided to start homeschooling when my son was in fourth grade…and we continued on. As our business has continued to grow, it has become more obvious that I’m needed at our store.

When this first came to my attention, I was annoyed. I had’t closed the chapter of homeschooling, and I felt that I was being cheated and so was my daughter. However, it became increasingly clear that as the demands of our store increased, my husbands health and well being were being pushed to the limits and a compromise was born.

It is not a perfect plan, but for now it is working.

My daughter had no desire to go to traditional school and with all the challenges from Covid, we didn’t feel that she was missing out on anything. Her education especially. We will continue doing what we have been doing. This time, my husband who was a history major in college will be helping her through…history. It’s a win win.

The doors had also been opened to playing keyboard at our church. Something that I said I would never do has given me great joy….

The one thing that right now I feel we are closing the door temporarily…is clowning. With all the Covid protocols constantly…it has just become impossible. I don’t feel that this is goodbye forever…just see ya later. I do hope to in the meantime to learn the Ukelele and increase my balloon making skills.

I’m looking forward to traveling more…and being able to take our daughter with us. I’m looking forward to watching my son graduate from college.

I want to see more Broadway plays. I want to go fishing, camping, kayaking. I want to put stamps in my passport. I want to take my company further…and I want to enjoy doing so.

I want to be more hands on in my community…I want to continue seeing lives changed by the amazing people that live here.

It’s time….it’s time to step forward…there will always be time for clowning…even a few spots I’m sure even this year..:but it’s time for a new direction. I will not be selling any clown supplies…because those are a part of me…snd the door is closed for now but not bolted shut. Clowns don’t need to be in makeup always…clowns are in everyday clothes as well. I was called one everyday at school…and that was never really an insult.

My home, husband, children and business need me..:

Onward and forward….