"for such a time as this"

If ignorance is bliss then I know a lot of happy people. I think ignorance comes from not knowing, understanding, or not wanting to accept. Sometimes ignorant people frustrate me. Those ignorant people are the ones that speak lies but tell them as truth. They also speak on things that they know nothing about most of the time.

Case in point….Certain people commented on the fact that I am adopted. I don’t understand that. It's no attack on anyone. It’s just my life. I love the fact that I’m adopted. We have always celebrated it. In fact, we celebrate my Adoption Day every year. November 11th is a holiday in our household. My parents have always celebrated it and still do. My husband celebrates it with me now too. We treat it like a second birthday. I’ve always known I was adopted. I think it’s special. It means to me that God knew I needed something else and so he chose to move me.


People get the image of me in rags singing as I mop floors. It’s nothing like that. I was not little orphan Annie. I have the red hair and curls but that’s the extent of it. I had an incubator for nine months and then I went to be with my real parents. I have no ill feelings toward anyone. I have no issues that come from being adopted (as someone has stated). I hope my biological parents are happy and have a good life. I certainly got an incredible life. I don’t wish to know them. I’m not upset or angry. They just aren’t part of my life. My parents always told me the story of Esther and her life. In Esther 4:14b, it says “And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?” Esther was adopted for a purpose (for such a time as this). No one knew why she had the life she was given until she was able to save her people.


I am very happy with my family. They are crazy and sometimes difficult. I never have to wonder if I'm adopted though. I know I am. I am polar opposite from the three of them. They are all alike, but I’ve learned to be ok with that. I have different opinions, but then in some ways I’m just like them. I look nothing like them, but I was raised by them. I am short, fair skinned and redheaded. I’ve always had to stay clear of the sun and they like to bake. They are tall and dark. They love the outdoors and I would prefer to be inside because of my skin. I have food allergies and none of them do. It's funny though. I’ve had people all my life to tell me that I have the same mannerisms as my mom. My Grandmother Weezie and I are kindred spirits. I love to cook like my Grandmother Mimi always did. I love Braves baseball much like ALL four of my Grandparents did. I believe that boiled peanuts are a major food group much like most of my family.


People have asked me if it bothers me that I don’t look like any of my family. It doesn’t. The funniest thing happened to me when my husband’s Grandmother was having surgery. I would go with her to different appointments. They would always immediately say oh she must be your Granddaughter. More than once they immediately said to me and my husband’s aunt that we must be related. I guess God does have a sense of humor!


People that question where I come from are ignorant. People that speak truth as lies are wrong. People that have problems with me being adopted, well, they have a problem with God’s plan. I certainly don’t question it. Anyone can be born to just a regular family. It's boring to me :) It takes someone special to be born to a family and then be moved by God for a greater plan or for “such a time as this.”

New adventures and dreams coming true for 2010.....

I was determined to keep up my blog, but I have already failed. It’s been a crazy year already. Jeremy and I celebrated our one year anniversary in February. We took a relaxing trip to Savannah. We had lots of fun and food. I thoroughly enjoyed eating at Lady and Sons (Paula Deen’s restaurant) and Tapas by Anna. During our trip, we toured the Juliette Gordon Low home. We mostly walked around and ate. It was probably the best combination because I’ve never eaten so much in my life. We stayed at the Inn at Ellis Square. The suite we had was gorgeous and the hotel itself was great. I think we will visit again in the future.

I still believe that 2010 is my year. I am still claiming that. I’ve wanted my own business for a long time. You can ask my parents or my husband. I’ve always wanted a store on the square. I would drive through and point out to Jeremy that I wanted certain storefronts. He would always laugh and say “find something to put there and we will see what happens.” I think he was trying to suppress that in me, but that just made my mind spin faster. He always supports me in whatever I do and trust me I can come up with some crazy ideas. I started back before Christmas looking at my options. There were some amazing things that were put into place for me. I thought there was no way I could find space on the square. I just kept praying and looking. A friend of mine told me about some retail space she saw in the square. I went thinking that I wouldn’t find anything or if I did that it would be way too expensive. I decided to go with an open mind (keep in mind this was January of this year). I met with the landlord and immediately fell in love with the space. Its more than I wanted to pay, but as soon as I walked in I just knew. It helped a little bit too that its haunted :-)

I am happy to say that I will be opening my own boutique in the McDonough Square. We are set to open in May. It is called Sadie Mac’s. Yes, Sadie is my cat and Mac is my dog. I did leave Javy out, but he didn’t really fit in the mix. Maybe I will start another company someday. It is really neat how everything fell into place. It started with me joking about having a store front to actually setting an open date. No part of it has been easy! I was immediately hit by the city. Have you ever dealt with the city of McDonough? It isn’t pleasant! They hit me with a notice to comply on this old building. I’m learning that some of the men that work for the city don’t think women can think for themselves. I didn’t say all of them, but some. I will leave it at that  I will keep pressing forward until I get my CO and I am open.
I’ve ordered lots of inventory already! I’ve ordered baby items, candle accessories, home décor items, gift items, art work, vases, lamps, tea pots, tea accessories, travel mugs, several designs and styles of pitchers, serving pieces, trays, decorative plates for birthdays and wedding, and several style platters. I will also have my own tea line. I’m working on picking out those flavors to order the tea tins. I will also be ordering collegiate items.

Have you heard of the hidden cupcake? We will have them at Sadie Mac’s. It’s such a great idea for birthdays and special occasions. I can’t wait for people to be introduced to it.

I’ve been somewhat delayed even more in the process over the last two weeks. It hasn’t been the city or anything like that. I’ve been sick!! Yes, I started with severe bronchitis and I’m still sick. I’ve had lots of medication and even a trip to the hospital. I’m ready to be well. I was told over the weekend that I might have a respiratory condition that wasn’t properly diagnosed. Just another bump in the road, but I move forward….