This update is looong overdue…
I can give you a million reasons why I have been so quiet, all of which are valid… But truth be told, right now, I’m sitting on a plane listening to an audiobook that reminded me of my ‘WHY.’
You know... that question we should all ask ourselves... Why are we doing what we are doing?
So here are a couple of reasons I procrastinated on writing this update.
I wanted it to be different.
I wanted to be able to tell you all it’s time to cheer… the boat stopped rocking, and the ship is straight up sailing through calm waters with sunshine and glasses raised as we say “cheers” to another battle won! That’s not the case… YET! If I’m honest, I feel like I’m complaining as I give this update, and I’m soooo over “feeling” any of these feelings. Sometimes the pressure of leadership is more than we can handle and likely for good reason. Sometimes we need to be humbled into a place where we can’t look to anything but God for the answers. While I know that’s, of course, how it should be, with everything… sometimes things get off track. I’m learning this battle won’t be won overnight. While the problem came on that way, the solution and route we took to solve it means months, and what I’m now seeing as years by the time it’s all said and done to rebuild inventory without collapsing the whole dang thing. We are in a very tight spot, but I believe it’s right where we are supposed to be for a season.
At this point in the deal, I’m starting to get pretty thankful. You might wonder how you can be thankful for something that has nearly killed a business you have grown and cared for for nearly 17 years? Because honestly, it has exposed weaknesses I likely never would have caught any other way.
We have lost a lot in this, as far as business goes, from customers, employees, sales, and time. But on the other hand, God is showing up and helping us straighten things out, build a stronger foundation, and softening my heart. If I’m being honest, it was hard as stone at first, and I think it needed to be; you need to be tough to make tough decisions, especially ones that change everything. Ultimately, we are seeing the light of dawn… a new day is breaking through the darkness, and I believe the weather will be favorable soon.
As we move into November and look ahead to Thanksgiving… We truly want you all to know how Thankful we are for each and every one of you. This year has been one for the books, that’s for sure. We are still swinging and are looking forward to all the good things coming up.
We will be working hard to bring you a great ‘Thanks to You’ sale, so please watch for details as we get closer. We truly appreciate your support on so many levels. The seasons are changing, and so are we.
No looking out, only up!
Have a Great week!
Blessings,
Kris
Here’s one of my favorite timeless songs that helps my heart when it’s heavy.
