Coming up for air.....

Wow.  I think this is the longest I've ever gone without writing on my blog.  Right after I pushed publish on that last post, my mom was hospitalized with pneumonia.  She was in ICU and my days and nights were consumed with being at her bedside along with my two sisters.

But she's a strong Norwegian, and before long she was back at her assisted living facility getting better every day.  If it weren't for their excellent care things might not have turned out so well.  They immediately noticed her difficulty breathing and called 911.  

(picture taken last Halloween)

While she was sick all my spare time was spent visiting and worrying.  I lost my creative mojo.

I was slowly starting to get it back.....I painted an old door I bought months ago. It felt good.  Then something completely unexpected fell out of the sky right in front of my feet.

I found retail space to rent to open my own shop!

looking and wishing and wondering for several years now and it is finally going to happen....and SOON!  The deal is not completely finalized yet but It will be in a prime retail location in an "old town" historical area.  The space is finished and ready for me to move in.  

 

It's a big scary exciting "I want to go for it - I don't want to go for it" emotional roller coaster.  I guess I have to take a chance at something if I really want it.  My older daughter is coming along for the ride with me.  

I hope to find a few others that might be interested in renting out some of the space so I don't have such a HUGE store to fill.  But I'm willing to take the chance on my own if I have to.  

Right now my back patio is LOADED with furniture that I've collected this weekend that has to be moved into the basement to be painted.  The next month will be crunch time.

I am ready.

Please stop by and visit me..... The Faded Farmhouse

Comments

[rosa]

I have been gone a while. I hope your mom is fine.
Ok, now I see where you're opening the store. Ok. Now, next time I'm up there, I'm visiting. I have to come back in Feb. to get some non-fun stuff done but I am padding it with some fun time. So, I hope your store will be open! Yay. Congrats, my friend!

[Karla Nathan]

Seriously??? Oh wow!! How cool!

[amy boelter]

Happy to hear your mom is doing better. How very exciting to open your store! Im sure a little scary as well. It will be nice to have your daughter there with you! Take and best of luck! Amy

[Claudia]

Dear Robin,

I'm so sorry about your Mom. But I'm glad she is doing better.

Congratulations about your shop!! That's exciting.

xo
Claudia

[Jill]

I'm so glad to hear your mom is better. That pneumonia seems to be going around right now even for young people. How exciting about your shop - wish I was nearby, I'd sure visit it. Can't wait to see pictures when you get it all set up. Hugs!

[Lori @ My Vintage Whimsy]

Oh wow! Your own retail space?? How exciting!! I'll definitely need details so I can come check you out!

And I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. I hope she's recovering and feeling much better now.

[TwoBarkingDogs]

I'm very glad to hear that you mom is doing better. And, I can't wait to hear more about the shop. Good luck!

[Heather Kowalski]

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom Robin, I hope she is doing much much better now.

Wishing you MUCH MUCH success with your new business venture! How exciting!!

xoxo

[http://redtinheart.blogspot.com/]

Robin, I am sorry about your Mom..I will be praying for her. I am so happy about you having your own shop though....Love Always, Nita

[sue]

I can't wait to visit (and buy)!!!

[Beth Leintz]

Congratulations for pursuing your dreams! How exciting- wishing all the success you deserve!

[natalea]

OMG Robin!!!! How exciting! Congratulations and much success to you!
Happy Halloween, xo natalea

[Dianne]

How exciting! Congrats and I wish you much good luck!