Yes, I did.: Giant leap of faith

Yes, I did.: Giant leap of faith: I know it seems cliche', the whole "leap of faith" saying, but it's true. At the very time my life seemed to be on the rig...

Giant leap of faith

I know it seems cliche', the whole "leap of faith" saying, but it's true. At the very time my life seemed to be on the right path, there it was, this crazy idea, that somehow, I felt was possible. Wasn't exactly sure how I was going to manage, but I was excited all the same. I put everything on the line to make my dream a reality. Did I say EVERYTHING?

Opening a business in today's world seems out of focus and completely crazy, but I have to work. Finding suitable work in the small town we moved to was out of the question. I have always been a creator, and nothing else has ever really filled that void in me, or made me want to get up and go to work. Working for other people in Charleston, SC was fine, but definitely not what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Living and working for their dreams was just utter bullshit. I was taken advantage of, lied to, shoved under to many buses to count, and I was emotionally exhausted. I started to hate work, and that's just not me. So moving to this little town, I had the opportunity once again, to help someone else' dreams come true. Well, not this time sissy. I was on my own and ready.

I am a very lucky woman to be able to say, my husbands family is incredible! Not many girls will say they have a great mother in law, but I can and do. I love my father in law like my own father, and that is a tremendous gift I do no take for granted! Without this extreme support, and dinners, and frozen goodies, and the list goes on, we couldn't even begin to work toward this wonderful, scary dream.

On this miraculous journey, many things have come to fruition. First, we are here, Garden House Floral Studio exists! Okay, with that being said, creating this little shop was the easy part. Everything, and I mean, everything fell into place. Second, getting noticed by the locals, not so much. Yep, I live in a little town, and it has all the joys, AND quirks, all little towns suffer. It's nobody's fault, it's just the way it works. Have you ever watched "Heart of Dixie"? Well I feel like Dr. Hart, on steroids. I have learned, I have to earn their trust, and that just takes a while. I have faith in my ability to provide this town with an outstanding product, now "THEY" need time to have the same faith. OH, by the way, THEY WILL!

Since I opened several months ago, I have managed to gain some fans for my fan club, but there is more to be done. I do not wish to put anyone out of business or trample their sense of well being, but I do plan earning the respect and business of many more locals. I opened this business because I love what I do and I love the creative vibe that "IS" Garden House. I am still small, and can handle most daily affairs by myself, but that's changing. I will need help soon. So, yes, I am growing, slowly but surely!

I am a resident of this small town, and will surely be considered a local before too long. I think that's the day I will call my graduation. That is the day, my giant leap of faith will truly be worthwhile.
I know I can be what this town expects of me, and I expect that I may even surprise some of the locals. I have much to give, and so much learn. But I AM HERE! That's it.

So in my giant leap of faith, I opened a business in a small town, where no-one really knew me. Am I insane? Nope, I love this town, and I want nothing more than to find my dreams coming true here, with some of the kindest, most generous, caring people I have ever met. I have much to offer, and a lot to say, and I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be to share what I have. In, my giant leap of faith, I drug my Brailsford family along for the ride. It's been bumpy, but like all fun rides, that's what makes it exciting!

So here's to this wonderful small town, my giant leap of faith, and to everyone who has ever had a dream. It's always good to feel a little fear, it reminds us to live, fight for what we want, and always be grateful for the people who love us! I am getting ready to rock this place out! You can either join my dance, or stay glued to the wall. Either way.....I am rocking on, and spreading the pretty!