It's been a busy few days but I was without internet. I was too cheap- or smart- to pay $13 a day for internet while staying at a hotel for my last food show.
It was bitter sweet. It was fun seeing my friends and I really do enjoy going to the shows and seeing new things, trying new foods, and making the best deals I can. It's kind of like a game to me. After almost 11 years it's become like a reunion with friends every year. But, today was the end of that chapter of my life... although several of them are plotting ways to get me in to the next show.
The cool thing was that as time went on, the more people I talked to, the more encouraging words I heard. In a world of retail and trying to make deals and sales and marketing where money seems to be important, there is really so much more than meets the eye. Whenever I told someone I was leaving the world of retail and following the path I feel I need to take, I was met with kind words, people telling me they were proud of me, people offering to help by donating food to my programs, and hugs. I also talked to several people about God. There was one whose brother is becoming a priest in a few weeks, another is a deacon in his church, another was a pastor, and many agreed that God is showing me my path. Nobody told me I was crazy for changing jobs. It was a great few days and although I'll miss the people and the shows, it reinforced that my path has been laid out before me and not only is it apparent to me, but also to others. And, somehow, sharing my story with others opened up some doors for them to share with me. I hope everyone is as blessed as I am to be finding my path and following it.
Jennifer
It was bitter sweet. It was fun seeing my friends and I really do enjoy going to the shows and seeing new things, trying new foods, and making the best deals I can. It's kind of like a game to me. After almost 11 years it's become like a reunion with friends every year. But, today was the end of that chapter of my life... although several of them are plotting ways to get me in to the next show.
The cool thing was that as time went on, the more people I talked to, the more encouraging words I heard. In a world of retail and trying to make deals and sales and marketing where money seems to be important, there is really so much more than meets the eye. Whenever I told someone I was leaving the world of retail and following the path I feel I need to take, I was met with kind words, people telling me they were proud of me, people offering to help by donating food to my programs, and hugs. I also talked to several people about God. There was one whose brother is becoming a priest in a few weeks, another is a deacon in his church, another was a pastor, and many agreed that God is showing me my path. Nobody told me I was crazy for changing jobs. It was a great few days and although I'll miss the people and the shows, it reinforced that my path has been laid out before me and not only is it apparent to me, but also to others. And, somehow, sharing my story with others opened up some doors for them to share with me. I hope everyone is as blessed as I am to be finding my path and following it.
Psalm 121:7
New Living Translation (NLT)
7 The LORD keeps you from all harm
and watches over your life.
Blessings,and watches over your life.
Jennifer
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