Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?

"Have I Told You Lately that I Love You?" is a popular song, written by Scott Wiseman. Although most of us know it sung by the raspy-voiced singer, Rod Stewart, the song was actually published in 1945. But the thought is timeless.

Most of you who know me, know that I'm a fairly verbal and fairly affectionate person. But few of you may really know why. And I have no idea why I'm bringing it up now save that it's been on my mind lately.

You see, I had a wonderful older sister. A beautiful woman whom I adored. But she was taken from me over 12 years ago. Very suddenly. And since then I often wonder (sometimes daily) if I told her enough that I loved her. I think I did, but the thought lingers.

Have you told the people you love that you love them? Even if you have, they would probably appreciate hearing it again. You may not have as much time as you think.

I should tell those I love I love them before time splits us asunder, leaving
someone else to wonder where we are and how it goes. ~ Jim Mugford

All for now,
Lisa

My First Retail Opportunity!

As some of you know, I have had a jewelry company for about 5 years. I mostly make necklaces, earrings, and bracelets out of precious and semi-precious stones on gold/silver, and dabble a little into silversmithing.

It's a great outlet for creativity. However, I also have a full-time job, so my modus operandi has been to make jewelry as I can, and when I have a good inventory I'd have a trunk show. However, lately I have not been able to have a trunk show. And a couple of weeks ago, I really questioned whether or not I should keep the company going.

I asked the Lord for guidance: whether or not I should close the company down, and/or how I could continue selling the merchandise.

It wasn't a week later that I was having a casual conversation with a friend of mine, who owns a retail shop. She mentioned that she was thinking of having a line of jewelry in her store and what would I think about showing Liesel merchandise there. I had never even thought about that idea. Brilliant! And a direct answer to prayer.

Thank you, Lord, for giving me the questions... and the answers. You are seldom early, but You are never late!

All for now,
Lisa