What would you say...?

It all started on October 2, 2007. I was on my way to Spanish class when my mom called and started the conversation with, "what would you say if I said your wildest dreams could come true...?" I replied, "What would you be referring to?" If you know me very well, you know that I have a lot of wild dreams! Because I needed to move into class, I asked her to get to right to the point. She began. You know that store on Main Street...Celebrations? Well, the owner called today and she wants to sell the business. And she remembered you telling her that was your dream. So, what do you think?

Ummm. I need to go to Spanish class. I didn't learn much that night because I began dreaming of what it would be like for my dream to come true so early in life. I mentioned it to my dear friend Michelle, who is used to my wild dreaming and probably added it to the crazy things I have dreamed up.

In the weeks following, I had wonderful prayer warriors and information gatherers on my side. We came up with a plan and presented it to the owner. THEY ACCEPTED! I was speechless. As the days and weeks moved along, more discussions were made about the specifics and the owner decided she wasn't ready to sell.

I was heartbroken, but a little relieved. I had realized that this purchase would require that I move to Chipley, Florida. From Atlanta, Georgia. Big difference.

God was still at work. In March I decided to move to Florida and find a job. As God would work it out, my position at Chick-fil-A was open again. Walt took me back and I thought that would be it. Stay with me, this gets really cool! The day I gave my notice, 3 and 1/2 months after the purchase fell thru, the owner e-mailed me to inform me they were ready to sell again. Several days later my mom found out that her grant may not get renewed!

That brings us to July 15, 2008. We signed all the papers and became the official owners of Celebrations Bridal and Gifts. My mom will run the store day to day and I will work at Chick-fil-A to pay the bills. I will assist mom for special fittings, weekend appointments and of course the marketing. Now you are up to date...I can not wait to share with you the many milestones that will come our way...the first dress sold, the first open house, the first million dollars we make. Ok, I am dreaming big now.