Now the Middle
As I started this business things were going great. So, as it grew, I decided the next step was a physical location. while I was enjoying the prosperity of the business and planning the physical location. 1
Things did not go well from the beginning. Mom had a heart attack while I was still trying to get the store open and I was having to take care of her and spend a lot of time away from the business.
Long story cut short- 2 years, and I had to close the physical shop, and the online business had to be put on hold. I was having to do more and more for mom. But as bad as that was - fast forward almost 2 years and it had finally started to get better. Mom was getting a bit stronger, and I was able to do more away from her. Then in Oct. 2024 my sister had a heart attack and other health issues added to it. She was raising her 3 grandchildren. She is now in a nursing /rehab, and I have no idea when or if she will get better. So here we are now - I am no longer an empty nester (have my sister’s 3 grandkids). I am now responsible for her care in the nursing home. I had to put my mother in an assisted living apartment because she could not deal with 3 kids (teenagers) in the house - to be fair she is 81yr.
Life happens and paths change.
I have been MIA for a few years, but I am Back.
Where I am now is not where I saw myself, but things happen for reasons.
The reasons may not be clear at first or for a while to come.
But hold true to who you are and who you want to be.
Life is a ride, and we are just the passengers along for one hell of a ride.
When I started this business several years ago, I was on my own journey.
I did not really understand where I was going, I just knew it felt right and true.
So here I am back to where it feels like home,
Life is starting to find a NEW flow down a NEW path,
leading me to the TRUE path right here with you!
Sincerely,
Patricia (Trish) James
10/2/2025