Funk will mess you up......

I am in a funk that will either make me or break me. 

FUNK defined:

a. A state of cowardly fright; a panic

b. A state of sever depression.

c. A cowardly, fearful person.

It's only been three weeks since stepping into this world of being a restaurant owner and I find it crazy that I can me jerked around by the need for success. Everything in me knows that this was and is designed by God to put me in a place where I can influence others and grow. How quickly satan can step in and try to make us (me) ineffective. Today I am going back to the WORD that I know. 

• I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. 
• He did not give me a cowardly spirit but a spirit of power, love and good judgment. 
• So do not fear, you are more valuable than many sparrows.
• If God is for me, who can be against me. 

I today choose to believe these principles that have been burned in my heart. I will walk in a faith-believing that He has a plan in my life for prosperity. I will risk boldly. I will not look backward but I will keep my feet moving forward. I will not be moved by silly emotion. When I get offended. I will respond correctly. I will show love and respect. I will confront quickly. I will dream. I will accomplish. I will not live fearfully. I will not be a coward. I will be successful. 

This is only a test. 

Everyday is Valentine's Day....

Today was... Valentine's Day. A day to celebrate love. But today, I did not get a valentine card. I did not get a box of chocolate. I did not get flowers. 

I did get however:

• A morning to sleep without interruption. 
  
• A time to lay in bed as long as I wanted. 
  
• My daughter coming to get in bed with me. 
  
• My son coming to get in bed with me. 
• My husband coming to get in bed with me. Actually, I noticed that together we totaled over 24 foot of legs in my bed at one time! 
  
• A slow morning getting ready and heading to Jan Mar for lunch. 
• A time of shopping at an antique store with Logan ( a cool vintage dress found) 
• A sweet movie with Logan while Mark and Connor saw an action movie. 
• A comment from Mark to the kids that "everyday is valentine's day for us". 
• A laugh when the kids thought that comment was funny (it's true though). 
• A realization about how true that comment is... no ups and downs-consistant love. 
• A night at Kingsport Grocery with new friends and food and fun!
• A great conversation about the journey my life has been. 
• A chance to tell how much I respect Mark for being able to lead our family (I am a little bold sometimes and may push hard but he always takes the lead). 
• A chance to kiss my kids goodnight. 
• A chance to lay beside a man that I love more now than I have ever dreamed possible. 
• A chance to think about church in the morning and how I love that in our life as well. 
• A moment to love my God and be thankful that everyday is Valentine's Day with Him.

KAFFE BLUE has a new owner

WOW! What a week. It flew by and I realize how much i love doing the things that I get to do. Tonight I sit and think "how do i get to explore so many venues of opportunities in my life" GOD is GOOD, all the time and all the time GOD is GOOD! 

Thank you to all my friends and family that came out this week to support my big adventure. You are GREAT. I can't image a life without each and everyone of you in it. Mom and Dad, thanks for everything. Dad looks cute with his little manager badge :). Cassidy for following me into many things. Denise for your prayers and encouragement. Marci for taking a day off work to come VOLUNTEER my first day open to ensure good service. Stacie for thinking I can do anything, Gina for the twitters that I get that you are thinking about me and wishing me well. Greg for making free breakfast for me to give out on Tuesday (ok Denise really made it but your idea). CF staff for coming and having your staff meeting at Kaffe Blue and then some staying for lunch! Matt for hanging out in the space and looking hip! Great marketing in my window Friday. Shannon Southerland for making KB his new office! MILLERS, what can I say, emails going out by the fireplace talking about what a great place i have. Missed you later this week! To everyone that came out to have some coffee or some food, cant mention everyone but you know who you are. LOVE LOVE LOVE you all! 

GOD is GOOD all the time!