Goodbye 2012...Hello 2013!
Can you believe it's New Year's Eve 2012? I can hardly wrap my head around the fact that 2013 is just hours away! It would be an understatement to say 2012 was a great year because it has been so wonderful. We've seen our ups and downs like any other family, but it has been an overwhelmingly great year. The most recent event, of course, would be my job change. It's been a little under 2 weeks since I said farewell to my job as a medical transcriptionist, a career that spanned nearly 17 years of my life, two weeks shy of 13 years with the same company. Since my departure I've been an emotional rollercoaster, but the past few days I've been at peace with my decision and am really excited about starting my first of two new jobs this coming Friday at Valley Baptist's MDO program. A HUGE change it will be, but one I'm excited about and looking forward to. Next Tuesday, January 8, 2013, I will work my first day at the First Baptist MDO program. So, the new year 2013 will start out with a bang for me and will have me running wide open taking care of little ones!
I can also say it's been a great year for my2sweets. Even though I retired the my2sweets booth from the Searcy Rhea Lana, good forture still visited my2sweets when I opened my booth at The Bees Knees in September. The first month there was a little lacking in sales, but after that it kept getting better and better. November was a record month for me, one that I can't imagine ever being matched, but the experience has been AWESOME!!!! On January 2, 2013 I'm moving into a nearby booth that is a little smaller, but I have every intention of keeping the booth stocked so it will look full at all times! Jodi at TBK has been so gracious and patient with me as I've learned to adjust to requests, changing needs, and just learning the ropes of keeping a successful booth. I cannot wait to see what 2013 brings for me and my2sweets at The Bees Knees! I am truly grateful for all of you who chose to buy local with me for your doll clothes and accessories. It seems like every day I learn of a friend or family member whose girl now owns an AG doll. That's music to my ears, of course ;) It's my hope and desire to up my production and meet the demands of the market locally. My Etsy shop will likely remain empty as I try to focus of keeping my booth priority here locally. Again, thanks to all of you who helped support my2sweets in 2012. It's my hope that you will go into 2013 with me in mind when looking for your next outfit for your AG doll!
There are so many other great memories and events from 2012 for me and my family. Sophie turned her eternal uncertainty into an absolute when she made sure she had Jesus in her heart back in July and I couldn't be more proud. She is a remarkable young lady and I am one proud momma. Little sis, Ruthie Belle, recovered from the worst illness she's ever seen in her 4 little years. When she was in Children's Hospital and so, so sick, I realized just how precious she is to me. Since her recovery she's lived life nonstop. She's a shining light and a sparkling star in our family and again, I'm one proud momma.
In June we welcomed Mimi, the hairless chihuahua, into our family. It was a long journey to find the right fur-baby, but she's managed to make herself part of the family. Not all moments have been great, but even with the accidents and what seem to be on-purposes, we love her dearly and I can't imagine our lives without her.
Finally, in November Travis took his promotion test at LRFD and passed! After the first round of testing he was down in the list, but by the time he took the on-hands part of the test he had moved UP to 5th place. He now sits in the 4th slot in the list and we hope to see him promoted by summer 2013. We are so proud of him and I am so thankful that back in 2002 he took that huge career jump from a UPS driver to a Little Rock Firefighter. We love him dearly and are so proud of him!
So, as I say goodbye to 2012, I look forward to 2013. Two new jobs and who knows where else I'll go by the end of 2013 (I have leads, but we'll see) and more adventures for my family! It's my prayer that we'll continue to see good health and happiness and no matter what comes, we will remember to thank God for each blessing, each day, each breath...for all these things are simply because of His grace and His mercy! Thank you, Jesus, for such a wonderful year we've had. We love you and look foward to the things to come!
I can also say it's been a great year for my2sweets. Even though I retired the my2sweets booth from the Searcy Rhea Lana, good forture still visited my2sweets when I opened my booth at The Bees Knees in September. The first month there was a little lacking in sales, but after that it kept getting better and better. November was a record month for me, one that I can't imagine ever being matched, but the experience has been AWESOME!!!! On January 2, 2013 I'm moving into a nearby booth that is a little smaller, but I have every intention of keeping the booth stocked so it will look full at all times! Jodi at TBK has been so gracious and patient with me as I've learned to adjust to requests, changing needs, and just learning the ropes of keeping a successful booth. I cannot wait to see what 2013 brings for me and my2sweets at The Bees Knees! I am truly grateful for all of you who chose to buy local with me for your doll clothes and accessories. It seems like every day I learn of a friend or family member whose girl now owns an AG doll. That's music to my ears, of course ;) It's my hope and desire to up my production and meet the demands of the market locally. My Etsy shop will likely remain empty as I try to focus of keeping my booth priority here locally. Again, thanks to all of you who helped support my2sweets in 2012. It's my hope that you will go into 2013 with me in mind when looking for your next outfit for your AG doll!
There are so many other great memories and events from 2012 for me and my family. Sophie turned her eternal uncertainty into an absolute when she made sure she had Jesus in her heart back in July and I couldn't be more proud. She is a remarkable young lady and I am one proud momma. Little sis, Ruthie Belle, recovered from the worst illness she's ever seen in her 4 little years. When she was in Children's Hospital and so, so sick, I realized just how precious she is to me. Since her recovery she's lived life nonstop. She's a shining light and a sparkling star in our family and again, I'm one proud momma.
In June we welcomed Mimi, the hairless chihuahua, into our family. It was a long journey to find the right fur-baby, but she's managed to make herself part of the family. Not all moments have been great, but even with the accidents and what seem to be on-purposes, we love her dearly and I can't imagine our lives without her.
Finally, in November Travis took his promotion test at LRFD and passed! After the first round of testing he was down in the list, but by the time he took the on-hands part of the test he had moved UP to 5th place. He now sits in the 4th slot in the list and we hope to see him promoted by summer 2013. We are so proud of him and I am so thankful that back in 2002 he took that huge career jump from a UPS driver to a Little Rock Firefighter. We love him dearly and are so proud of him!
So, as I say goodbye to 2012, I look forward to 2013. Two new jobs and who knows where else I'll go by the end of 2013 (I have leads, but we'll see) and more adventures for my family! It's my prayer that we'll continue to see good health and happiness and no matter what comes, we will remember to thank God for each blessing, each day, each breath...for all these things are simply because of His grace and His mercy! Thank you, Jesus, for such a wonderful year we've had. We love you and look foward to the things to come!
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