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I hinted over on IG that we’ve got a big announcement!
We actually have several! I’ll touch on these and get on to the big one:
I know this may surprise many of you! So to be clear:
>>> No, I’m not closing the business. ๐
>>> During quarantine, I’ve realized just how much I want to work closer to my girls and my husband – when his job allows him to be home! (If you know his job, you know what I’m talking about!)
>>> Yes, it will be super, SUPER bittersweet to leave downtown!!!! This is what I’ve struggled with the most! But I know this is what God is calling me to do in this season.
>>> BUT, nothing is really changing other than our location! ๐
>>> Don’t worry – I’ve got PLENTY of big dreams stirring in me for the business – and now, I’ll be pursuing them while being able to spend more time with the ones that matter most to me!
I honestly never thought I would be closing the doors to my studio! ๐ช
5๏ธโฃ We have had five incredible, literally life-changing years inside those four sweet walls on Green Street! It has been my dream come true. I thought Iโd retire there and my girls half-grew up there ๐คฃ. I remember standing on the sidewalk in awe the day I got the key ๐ and it was so surreal and I couldnโt believe God was allowing me to be there. ๐ญ๐ Itโs been my second home for half a decade and Iโve poured SO MUCH LOVE and my whole heart into it.
Itโs been scary for me to let go of such a BIG part of my heart, but I know deep down that itโs time, and I want to pour into my girls as much as I can while they grow and while I still have them home. (K is basically halfway out ๐ญ) It has been bittersweet, but I KNOW there is so much good ahead for our little family and business! ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง๐ธ
๐ Itโs brought me to the place that Iโm truly supposed to be.
๐ And I realize not everyone will understand this, and that is okay. ๐
๐ Please know that an incredible amount of time, thought and prayer went into this extremely hard decision, and I appreciate your kind, supportive words as we navigate this transition!
๐ฌ A piece of my heart will ALWAYS be with the Bloodworthโs building, Downtown Perry, and I will always cherish the time that Iโve spent there, and the many lifelong relationships created there and Iโll carry those with me FOREVER. (I would actually love to be back one day, in a different season, maybe when my girls are grown?!๐ค) I plan to continue to support our sweet downtown businesses, and will be up for all the lunch ๐ฅ dates & shopping ๐ dates downtown! ๐๐ค
*deep breath* ๐ฆ So, as of May 31st, 2020, we will officially be relocating the hub of my business to my home office, and everything (other than our location) I plan to keep the same.
I plan to make a final Studio Tour this month with images I recently took, and I also plan to make a YouTube video from beginning to end of our times at the studio! I’ll share those here once I get them done.
๐ Obviously, I canโt bring all that furniture home (haha!). Weโll be selling quite a few things from the studio, so if youโre interested in furniture, props, backdrops, etc., let me know or comment below and Iโll keep you in the loop/Facebook sales page. ๐
Yโall know I love ya, and our family is SO thankful for your continued support during this transition.
till next time,
Becca
PS – If you’re struggling with a decision that you feel like God is tugging on your heart, take time and talk to Him about it. At first, I wouldn’t even DISCUSS closing my studio with Him – literally – it just means SO much to me!! But, once I truly listened to Him, I knew this is what God wants for my family right now. And I’m not about to argue with him. I encourage you to do the hard things He calls you to do. Even when not everyone is supportive. Even when it’s scary. Reach out if you’re struggling and I can send some verses that helped me! Here’s an excerpt from Joanna Gaines’ Book, The Magnolia Story, that has given me so much encouragement during this time! Knowing I’m not the only one that has stepped out of faith like this has been immensely comforting. AT LEAST READ PAGE 82!!!
Just like those kids Chip & Jo mention, the kiddos that pop in my studio and hug “Miss Wabecca” on their way to and from the Bakery just have my HEART!! I’m going to miss those babies and those sweet hugs. It’s hard to walk away from things you love. But – remembering the big picture – and WHO is actually in charge at the end of it all – makes me feel so much better!
I can relate to all of what she’s saying. And after all the wrestling with God, I knew, I just KNEW. It’s time.
This studio has been my dream – like our baby too!!
Here are some powerful words from Emily Ley’s Book too, that resonated with me during this decision! When Less Becomes More
^^ It took a MONTH of quarantine for me to sit still enough with this.
hello
I know because Mama Sara's black and white sits on my desk over 50 years later...
Wife. Mama. Photographer. Mentor. Friend. Capturing memories because these snapshots
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