A good day.
It was quite a day! Up at 4 am and get the car loaded and on the road by 6ish. The Boutique was a well-organized event, that went very nice. As always - I pray before I go, not only for our business, but for all the vendors of the day. It isn't just about sales, it's about networking, socializing, making new friends and business acquaintances. Doing a little shopping of our own and seeing some very beautiful works by some pretty talented people. It's about God being glorified by our actions over the course of the day.
It's so important to be positive! I was a bit disappointed in a few folks. We were there at the opening for vendors and were setting up our tables as others came in. A few people walking past us down to their spot, were complaining already! "Why are we way down here?" "I don't like walking this far"..... "I don't like this spot".... and by the end of the day, we heard "I'm not coming back, I don't like where they put me". or "We didn't do very well at all, didn't make table $$."
Whether we do fantastic or not a sale at all. Unless you're specifically watching our every move. You couldn't tell from one event to the next, if we had a 'good $$ day' or a "0 $$ day". Other than getting tired as the day goes on, our attitude remains the same. From the opening to the end, even while packing up. A successful day doesn't mean 'just making money'. Every time someone compliments our works, takes a business card, or spends a minute chatting. It's as important as every sale!
It also gives us the opportunity to listen to what people like and don't like. To see what does sell and what doesn't. Which prints are favored and what new images we can add.
"You learn something new every day. Take advantage of the learning opportunity and you will have a successful day every time. "
Update on Papa
Retirement has been good for him for the most part. He was starting to gain a bit of weight getting back up by 5 pounds. However, a 'flu bug' has hit him pretty hard. So, it's been a struggle with no appetite. He's staying busier than he expected to be working on his photography. A lot of the computer work he can do laying down so it's not as hard on him as sitting up all the time or walking around, like he had to do at his job.
Last month he had 2 different procedures that were painful and intense. Recovery took a few days for each. The results were positive to some extent. Nothing showed up as being the cause of ''what's going on''. So it's good nothing bad showed up in one sense, and we still don't have the answers to ''what's wrong'' in another sense {not so good}.
The Doctor appointments are slowing down a bit, and what's coming up are tests and some serious 'procedures' that are going to take him a bit of time to recover again. It's really a good thing he retired when he did, all this missed time from work would have been devastating. Plus, he doesn't get as stressed out about not being able to go to work. He's resting and actually recovering as much as possible.
Praying for answers and an end to his pain and suffering, so he can enjoy what's left of life.
"Tomorrow doesn't come with a guarantee, appreciate today".
We've been creating ads for the products, and I needed some specific photos. I couldn't help but snap a shot when I walked in the other evening, and he was working on photos in his pjs.
Helping him adjust to the changes and get into new routine has been rewarding this time around. He's actually been cooking real food and not always eating cereal and frozen dinners. He looks healthier and seems much better emotionally. He's become far more relaxed.
For people that are Bipolar, Autistic, or have other types of mental disabilities, change can be difficult. It was a lot of changes in a short time that caused the initial 'snap'. Sometimes you can't stop what's happening in life, you have to learn how to roll with it. That can be more difficult for some people than others. Having a plan and making smaller adjustments seems to have made this a smoother transition for him.
In turn, it makes life easier for me too. I'm dreaming of the day, I get to put my life in order, but I'm being optimistic, it's getting closer. One of these days, I'm going to wake up and WOW.
Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for stopping by
Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.
