Now I Am Energized!

It was a Saturday morning. An unusual Saturday morning, as I did not have much planned for the day. I stood at the counter and poured my boiling water over my coffee grounds. I stood there and just took in the aroma. I probably hovered over it much longer than I do most mornings. What was it that held my attention? I usually did that every morning. I pour, inhale deeply and take in the aroma of the coffee that I was about to indulge in. But this Saturday morning I held onto the aroma extra long.

My husband caught my eye as I saw him keep watching me. He smiled as big as the moon and asked why I was doing that? (You can sure tell he’s not a coffee drinker.) I responded with an answer of –“Because I enjoy the aroma.”

A few minutes later I was asking myself–“Why did I enjoy that experience even more than usual?” It seemed as though I was going to enjoy just inhaling the fragrance even more than I would enjoy my cup of coffee. So I became very introspective and tried to answer that question. All morning I thought of that question and thought of all the smells, foods, people and a myriad of other things that made me enjoy so many sights, sounds. aromas and people that morning.

What was it that was bringing me so much pleasure? What was it that gave me energy and direction for that day? What was it that made me want to visit with someone handing me my Latte every morning. (Yes, my Latte for the day. And yes, on top of my already huge one cup of coffee at my home. Don’t try to guilt me, it won’t work.) It was the feeling of all things I had always known to be normal were there for me again. It was like someone was giving me back a world that I had loved and in only a few short months–it had been taken away and given me a life of separation from people I loved, a business that I loved, coffee with friends that I loved, restaurants that I loved, places I had loved to travel, and on and on.

Perhaps, you have not felt like that and If you have not, I’m so happy for you. But, many of us have. I think the feedback that I received back from my customers during the warehouse sale, says it all.

There were so many people, that as they walked away from the checkout and out the door thanked me for having the event. One precious woman said “Thank you for giving me something I could look forward to, to get dressed up for and to be around people.” And, oh how I loved her smile of gratefulness. Many of you just thanked me for being here.

As the remaining days of summer are approaching, I have asked the Lord to give me strength to have peace and hope during these days. And through all of you, He is giving that to me. And as I anticipate the coming Autumn months, I thank Him that He has given me a world full of Autumns. And, oh how I love Autumn. We’ve had so many traveling shows in Autumn. Some have cancelled, some have not. And those are some of the happiest times of my life. The only times that top that are times spent with family and friends no matter where we are and what season we’re enjoying.

So as Autumn approaches, I’m excited that I know that you’ve given me energy even on days that I am tired. I can’t wait to get my creative juices flowing for the upcoming Autumn months. Even this year, I’m planning on doing some Autumn decorating even in my own home. And for me, that’s exciting because usually I am so busy that I don’t have time to bring much Autumn into my own home. But what I love most is helping you bring Autumn into your homes.

I love you all and am emotional as well as inspired and motivated to get going on my Autumn decorating even though it is 110 degrees out (or feels like). So bring on the pumpkins and Lattes. They both remind me of how wonderful my customers have been to me over the years.

Now I am energized!

Love to all,
Debbie