'Happy New Year 2012'
Time has flew by quickly! Can you believe that the N2God Store is officially 1year old? We were open approximately 19 Saturdays in 2011. My 'Girl Scout try' to be open as many Saturdays as I could as I'm a full time secretary Monday - Friday in the city. My Saturday 8:15 am Mass at St. Joseph Parish on Millwood in Wichita works perfectly. My favorite way to start my day.
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported the N2God store, attending one of the art classes offered, shopped or stopped by for a cup of tea to visit. Each and every person has been an answer to my prayers. Your presence has been a gift 'a present' and I have loved watching some of my friends 'new & old' open up and recognize the gifts that God has placed inside of them. We are His treasures and He delights in us. The Prayer and Shares have been lovely. The dream of the N2God Store has become the reality I only imagined...a blessing place.
This year we have made new friends and rekindled old friendships. The store is a happy little place and I'm hoping for more new visitors this new year. All faiths are welcome! One thing you can count on is that there is always some new inspiration and often a new flavor of tea to try. Come to 'just look'...browse...I'm not a pushy sales person, Randy will quickly attest to that. It's not a fancy place...however it is quaint.
Plans for 2012 you may be wondering? To do whatever He tells us and for me 'to continue to do my best to love outloud'. Everything is a gift from God and Randy and I are happy stewards. One of the many blessings has been learning some amazing new things from friends (some who were strangers). I have discovered the joy of creating art and sharing the fun with others...and I may offer more 'creating classes'. I'm more a student than the teacher! Most important is sharing my faith in God and listening to others share theirs. We have much to learn from one another don't we?
Some serious thought is going into organizing an 'inspirational lending library'. Also, another one of our friends may be offering some of his beautiful Rosaries for sale. Our friend 'Sally Sings' music is now available (3 different CDs to chose from) and I'm working on the Cursillo corner with all sorts of interesting De Colores items. Applications and brochures are on hand too. Are you wondering if any of stwant2be's 'messages in a bottle' sold? No, however one of our grand daughters almost bought one...does that count? (big smile out loud). I did create some very special Christmas gifts for fun, love and appreciation and the 'messages in a bottle fun' will continue into the new year...
May Our Lord bless each one of you with a wonderful new year. Please stop by for a cup of tea and visit on a Saturday soon. I try to post the 'Open Saturdays'on my blogspot side bar each new month.
Blessed,
Patty & Randy
