Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Sometimes Life Just Gets in the Way...

Ever have the best of intentions and then just have everything fall apart?

Oval Dragonfly Jewelry Box
GrapeVine Ceramics & Gifts
That's what happened this summer to my family and therefore the shop. My mother-in-law had a medical emergency that kinda threw a wrench into all our plans. We now have her settled into an assisted living center and everything is slowly getting back to normal.

What I've learned through this summer is not everything is what you expect it to be. We were in fear of basically a death sentence diagnosis and were presented with a much more manageable situation. I've personally discovered that you don't know if you are strong enough until you have to be. I've become a caregiver, money manager, and expert at researching "the rules," and have learned to say no when necessary.

We are in the process of getting back to the swing of things at GrapeVine Ceramics & Gifts; along with the launching of a vintage shop featuring some of my own finds and my mother-in-laws treasures.

Footed Tea Cup and Saucer
Granny's Treasure Nook on Etsy
If you have a chance, stop by and take a look.
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14 comments:

  1. Linda BSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Welcome back! Hope life stays a little more balanced for you now.

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  2. Bella the BeadSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I wish you calmer days ahead. LOVE that sweet footed tea cup!

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  3. nangatesdesignsSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I hope things settle down a little for you now. Good luck with your new vintage shop!

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  4. MichelleSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Thank you all, you were all great when I was in panic mode :)

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  5. KathleenSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Michelle...glad things are settling down. Recently we dealt with a cancer diagnosis. Everything is good now, but I've learned to take one day at a time. Hope your mother-in-law has a fast recovery...

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  6. Cassie's TaleSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Sorry to hear about the craziness in your life this summer, but glad things are getting better, and glad you're back with a vintage shop!

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  7. BijiBijouxSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I am happy that things are getting slowly settle down for you: I hope you MIL is doing good there too. My best wishes in your 2 shops :)

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  8. Prodigy CraftsSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    'If it doesn't kill us it makes us stronger'
    Hope everything will work out for you

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  9. Sewinggranny - MonaSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Grapevine...it is so true... you never know how strong you are until you have to be!~ I hope your life settles down soon.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Glad to see you back and hope things are leveling out for you. One never knows what life is going to present to you, but all you can do is your best. You never know how strong you can be until you've been tested. Gotta go look in your new shop.

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  11. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    uniquecozytreasures- Glad you are settled into a routine now. Things can get pretty stressful when our parents are aging.

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  12. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Sorry to hear about the craziness and curve balls of life! I'm glad that things are settling down for you. I can't wait to check out the new shop!

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  13. petitehermineSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Hope your mother-in-law is doing better now and wish you more calmness in the coming months!

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  14. MichelleSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Thank you all! Getting to get back into my workspace. It's great!

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