This has been a busy week for me. I have endlessly tried to figure out website search engine submissions, marketing options, and meta tags… all while working my full time job at a mortgage company, and getting prepared for my younger sisters wedding tomorrow. It has been a roller coaster ride of anxiety and joy. I feel exhausted.
Things with my store seem to be going well. I have managed to get my products added to a few shopping sites, and my website listed on a few major search engines; I even had my first sale this week. Yeah! (And then the roller coaster starts it’s descent). Yesterday was a terrifying day for me as my employer did layoffs. My older sister and I, who also works there, luckily survived the downsize. The good news came after a few dreadful hours of nausea and anxiety over what would happen if we did get laid off. Our husbands, both away at the bachelor party, had no way to offer support, while my sister and I were in angst over whether or not we still had jobs. (Not my best Friday). A few of our friends did loose their jobs, so the relief we felt was very short lived.
Today is Saturday, my husband should be home soon, it’s the day before the wedding, and it’s St. Patty’s Day! It was five years ago this weekend that I first met my husband in Vegas; although it wasn’t until a month later that we actually had our first date. I don’t think he’d mind me saying, it’s been a looong five years.
Josh and I have been through a lot together; a lot more than any new marriage should have to endure. We purchased two homes together, remodeled each one pretty extensively, sold a home, struggled with infertility, and had two miscarriages. All of which, (I’m sure this goes without saying), are extremely taxing on a marriage. Marriage is enough of a challenge without one life altering event after another being thrown at you. I am proud to say, we have managed to survive through it all, and things are looking up. Hooray!
Tomorrow will be the start of a new marriage. Lindsey has met the perfect man for her. He is kind, patient, funny, a great father, and he loves her and her daughter unconditionally. I have no doubts their marriage will also endure whatever life has to throw at them. I am honored to be a bridesmaid at their wedding. Nate has already been like a brother to me, this will just make things official. I feel blessed to have such a close family, I consider them both my best friends. Congratulations, Lindsey and Nate!
by Sadie Olive
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