Hello My lovelies!
I am sorry to have been absent so long from my blog. My family had a crazy summer and I am still catching up from the whirlwind. It started late spring when we decided as a family to relocate to the Hatteras Islands from Berkeley Springs....it was Berkeley to Buxton. My husband went down and interviewed for a job, was made an offer and he accepted. Then the task of finding housing and everything else that goes with moving your whole family hundreds of miles away began. We slowly began making all our friends and family aware and of course my lovely fans and customers as well, then everything started unraveling. We found a house but it was not ready to move into as the lady stared when she took my deposit and then later stole it. We had given the money in good faith and she completely took advantage and would not return it. Sad lesson learned. And then the job details were not as they were told to my husband. We were deceived more than a few times during this whole process and because of all the turmoil and struggles, with heavy hearts we let the dream of living in the OBX go for good. But, wait! This story does have a happy ending. Distraught over losing out of that dream and still needing a place to live by August 1, we looked at a cute duplex in one of my favorite towns of all time, Harpers Ferry.
Harpers Ferry is a great little town on the banks of the Shenandoah River, full of history and culture it really is a great place to raise a family. And the schools are some of the best in the state. My husband and I lived here prior to starting our life together and we were always very happy. We pointed our compass in that direction and never looked back. I am so glad we did. My daughter just started kindergarten here and we are just very grateful to have such a great school for her to go to. I joked often with hubby that I would live in a shack if it meant my kids could have the best education possible, so we really lucked out, Other positives? My husband no longer has a four hour daily commute, we are closer now to my family and his and we have a lot more space and quality time. (yes i finally have a studio and workshop!!!) And as far as business, this was a great move for me. I have made so many great friends and having been getting some many new opportunities plus I have to say I am in the best farmers market in the area and the vendors and staff really believe in supporting each other and shared success. I cant wait to get my studio fully set up as since the move I have mostly just been getting my kids settled in and ready for success. We gave up a huge yard when we moved but we now have a neighborhood of kids, places to walk everywhere and one the nicest parks in the area. I guess the moral of the story is don't give up! We were crushed when our plans fell through, and it was hard to move ahead. But I am so grateful and glad we didn't lose faith. We now have a beautiful, safe place to nourish and grow our children, as well as plenty of beauty and nature to inspire, and the promise of a great tomorrow. I hear Peter Gabriel s Don't give up in my head as I type this. You may have a huge task ahead of you, or a situation in your life full of strife and disappointment but please don't give up. Regroup, plan ahead, change direction but don't stop moving ahead.
"Don't Give Up"
in this proud land we grew up strong
we were wanted all along
I was taught to fight, taught to win
I never thought I could fail
no fight left or so it seems
I am a man whose dreams have all deserted
I've changed my face, I've changed my name
but no one wants you when you lose
don't give up
'cos you have friends
don't give up
you're not beaten yet
don't give up
I know you can make it good
though I saw it all around
never thought I could be affected
thought that we'd be the last to go
it is so strange the way things turn
drove the night toward my home
the place that I was born, on the lakeside
as daylight broke, I saw the earth
the trees had burned down to the ground
don't give up
you still have us
don't give up
we don't need much of anything
don't give up
'cause somewhere there's a place
where we belong
rest your head
you worry too much
it's going to be alright
when times get rough
you can fall back on us
don't give up
please don't give up
'got to walk out of here
I can't take anymore
going to stand on that bridge
keep my eyes down below
whatever may come
and whatever may go
that river's flowing
that river's flowing
moved on to another town
tried hard to settle down
for every job, so many men
so many men no-one needs
don't give up
'cause you have friends
don't give up
you're not the only one
don't give up
no reason to be ashamed
don't give up
you still have us
don't give up now
we're proud of who you are
don't give up
you know it's never been easy
don't give up
'cause I believe there's a place
there's a place where we belong
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