It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.
I am so grateful for those that have poured in to me. I love being able to learn from those that are older in me both in age and experience.
My Auntie Leah passed away a few years ago at the age of 102 (I think). And the stories she had. She had made it through World War II with her husband flying a fighter plane. And then, after the war, my uncle joined Sears Roebuck’s team and he quickly became an executive. They were the first of the family to move away from everyone in Los Angeles. She lived in places like Philadelphia, Chicago, and eventually settled down in Atlanta.
One day that I was visiting, in between moves probably, and she asked if I was okay. I said yes, but that I was tired. This would be the third move out of state in less than three years. Tara was little and it was just exhausting. And she sympathized with me because she knew what it was to move and be jostled time and time again. But she said something profound in that moment that stuck with me.
I made the statement “that I am just waiting until things slow down”. She quickly corrected me and explained that things don’t get easier, we just get better through experience. I asked her when does it stop being such a struggle? And here is what stuck. “Enjoy the struggle. This is life. Without the struggle you don’t get stronger. The only time it gets easier is when you die. Don’t expect easy, expect good. Good times and good people make for a good life.”
That stopped me in my tracks. I knew she was right. That has stuck with me probably for life.
So when someone younger (in age or experience) comes alongside of you be careful what you say. Mean what you say. You never know when it will stick.
Here’s a video you might enjoy for this month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit! There are also some alternates to create. Here’s the link for you, https://youtu.be/eIXviA-tfKI.
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week and maybe a bit beyond.
FREE Shipping on Tuesday!!!
Even if your order doesn’t come to $75 please contact me to save!
This is on any order through Stampin’ Up!
BOGO Sale for Kits
Check out the kits that are buy one get another for 50% off this month!
Club Order Bonus
When you would like to order please consider qualifying for the Club order. For this Club from June 16-30 order $50 or more in product with host code 9C3SE2BB or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=9C3SE2BB to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until July 1.) There is no commitment unlike past Clubs. There is simply a bonus. To read more details about Club please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/rewards/.
Open Day Sessions
The next Open Day Session will be on Saturday, June 25 any time from 10-3. This will be in conjunction with the New Mini Catalog Open House.
So come pick up your catalog, work on one of your projects, or simply stop by to say hello. I will have a project for you to create for the Open House but you must tell me by this Wednesday the 22nd that you are coming so I can cut for you.
Host Availability
Are you missing in-person classes? Well, now you can choose everything. When you choose to be a host you get to pick exactly what you want: your location, your food, your projects, and your free products.
So let me know where I am going and when. I look forward to what ideas you have to share with me!