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Yes, 2020 has been a year to remember, but aside from that there have been new changes. Sprinkles by Stacey is now a cookie business.

New Changes

It’s been a couple of months since I have written anything…

Yes, 2020 has been a year to remember, but aside from that there have been new changes happening to me.

In March, we had a local cookie artist and fellow MOPS mom come to our group and teach us how to cookie decorate.  I was hooked!  This also happened to be our last meeting.

During quarantine I began taking various cookie classes from different cookie artists online.  I fell in love with this art even more!  I began making cookies all the time.  In May, I asked my husband if I could start a cookie business and he fully supported me making sure I wouldn’t take on too much.  I also double-checked with my landlord and he was on board.  I then started the paperwork to start my business and renewed my Food Manager’s Certification as it expired last year.  By May 16th, I was approved by my city and I was in business!

I have been making friends, connecting, and networking with fellow cookie artists and mom bosses, virtually over the past couple of months.  I am so happy doing this and my girls see this too!  I can still be connected with the industry that I love in a new way!   And as far business?  Things have been going great!!  God is good!

If you are interested in cookies and live local please check them out here.  I can not ship cookies.

Yes, 2020 has been a year to remember, but aside from that there have been new changes. Sprinkles by Stacey is now a cookie business. Yes, 2020 has been a year to remember, but aside from that there have been new changes. Sprinkles by Stacey is now a cookie business.

Outside of cookies-

I am still co-coordinating our MOPS group…God only knows how we are meeting as of right now day cares are opening up, schools, but not yet children’s ministry in churches.

I am still volunteering for MOPS International but now as a MOPS Community Coach.  I love connecting with fellow MOPS leaders.  This past Monday, I held an online meeting at night where we discussed meeting options, training, and just to encourage one another as it has been a hard couple of months.

Homeschooling.  Yes, we are homeschooling and can you believe we are going on five years now??  Isabelle is now in 3rd grade and Gabriella is in Kindergarten.  We are continuing with My Father’s World and adding in extra unit studies depending on the season and times of year.Yes, 2020 has been a year to remember, but aside from that there have been new changes. Sprinkles by Stacey is now a cookie business.

Yes, 2020 has been a year to remember, but aside from that there have been new changes. Sprinkles by Stacey is now a cookie business.

Yes, 2020 has been a year to remember, but aside from that there have been new changes. Sprinkles by Stacey is now a cookie business.

Victor is doing well with work and he has been busy.  He works so hard for our family.  I’ll be writing a separate post about our vow renewal.

Amongst all the crazy, God has been present and He is here.  Reflecting on the changes and additions occurring in my life I can see His hand through it all.  I am so blessed and thankful to be home, to homeschool, to start a business, to connect with other moms, to connect with other Christians.  In the midst of this crazy, take some time to reflect about what you are thankful and grateful for.

What has been new in your life?

the beauty of letting go

The Beauty of Letting Go

I was asked to share at a MOPS group this week but things have changed.  I want to share this message with you “The Beauty of Letting Go”.

We are in the midst of a crazy time in our history.  We need to practice “social distancing”, line up to go into the grocery store, wear face masks, and use bottles of hand sanitizer.  Our stores are running out of the craziest things from cleaning supplies, toilet paper, flour, pasta, yeast, and the list goes on.  Schools have been closed and now learning is taking place in the home and online.  People are out of work and unemployment has skyrocketed.  Zoom has been lifesaver to still have some sort of connection with the outside world.  We are separated from family members and friends.  But in all this God knew this would happen and He is in control.

In September, my girls and I flew down to Florida where I would not only attend MOMcon for the very first time but also visit my family.  Surprise! Hurricane Dorian came where it caused so much devastation in the Bahamas.  My oldest then asked me something deep “Mama, God knows everything and is in control.”

“Yes” I answered.

“Well, God knew the storm was coming, so why did the Bahamas get hit so hard and we didn’t get anything?  Is He sending the storm to punish people?”

I then told her:

“Isabelle do remember the day that Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden? That day not only separated us from God, but the land was cursed too.  I want to make something clear God does not send storms, illnesses, or anything bad to punish people.  Only things that are good come from God.”

 

Now that doesn’t mean we won’t have anything bad happen to us.  We will have trials and hard times.  Let’s say you pray for patience; do you think God will give you the gift of patience or will he give a time for you to practice patience?

As humans we like to be in control.  We want to control our life, decisions, and circumstances.   But in this time, we can’t control anything.  We don’t know for sure the exact time frame this virus will be over and when life can “go back to normal”.

So, what can we do now?  We can Surrender.  Surrender is not an act of weakness, but an act of courage stepping out in faith for God to step in our lives more and more. It’s going to Him in prayer! It’s not saying whatever I give up; it’s taking what’s on our hearts and praying to God saying please help I can’t do this, but I know you can. It’s giving our chains to Him because we are free because of Jesus!

Right now, I am doing the Restore Collective with a few members from my MOPS group and this week it discusses that:

“Powerlessness is not helplessness. Helplessness means that we cannot do anything; we are victims of our circumstances.   Powerlessness is the opposite; it is freedom. Powerlessness is our admittance that only God can do for us what we cannot do for ourselves. When we admit our limitations, we can also lay down our heavy burdens. We can admit: we are human; we are limited; we make mistakes; we can be wounded; we need the help of God and others. We can stop trying to control and using the people, things, activities, goals, ideas around us to keep up the illusion of control. Admitting powerlessness is a crucial step in change.”

 

In Matthew 5:1-12 Jesus is preaching the Sermon on the Mount.  One of the first Beatitudes Jesus says “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Reflecting about ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit’ got me thinking you’re blessed when all you have is to hope in God.  When we have come to the end of ourselves, our pride, and our self-sufficiency has failed, we arrive at a place of defeat. When all I can do is throw up my hands and say, “I surrender. God, I need you,” this is the beginning of real hope and the beginning of God’s transformation in my life.

I want to encourage you that yes things are crazy, but we can still continue to Live Life TO THE FULL!  It’s easy to get upset and to live in fear but remember that God is in control and Jesus is our Good Shepherd.  Remember to Have More Fun, Fear Less, and Find Our People.

For more on what’s on my heart

I am enough

The Nails and Freedom

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