Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.
Yesterday evening I got back in the saddle of events. Veedersburg Street Fair from 5 pm to 10 pm. To be honest, I did not even know Veedersburg did such a thing. Not sure why I didn’t know, but I did not until this year. There was quite the crowd. Wonderful music from when I was a kid. Music that many people my age and older were line dancing to. The event had a good selection of vendors and lots of hospitality. And once the sun went down, the temperature was more bearable.
As I stated, it was an evening event. I planned for the cooler temperatures of the evening and wore slacks. While that was okay by the time I packed up, during the first 3 hours…it was a bad idea. My saving graces were my canopy and a small battery-operated box fan…and my two large Yeti cup iced teas. However, once the sun went down, it was a perfect temperature. Now … it was a night event … what would one need to bring with them if they were going to do a NIGHT event? Any guesses? Right. Lights. Guess what I DID NOT bring … yep … lights. Have you ever tried to read anything without enough lighting? Yeah … it does not work very well.
Noticing that the crowd could not see me in my cave-dwelling canopy, I had no lights to help the situation, but the streetlights were coming on … I decided to remove the canopy from the scene and put it away. This way I could utilize the provided streetlamps for my lighting. Once the canopy was down, more airflow was available and the foot traffic could see that I had not abandoned my post. I actually made a sale after I did that.
How many times in our lives do we walk around in poorly lit environments and when we finally decide to take down the canopy, we can get a complete feel for the open surroundings? When we remove our walls, we can make connections. If we would open ourselves up to the possibility of rain, we can water the seeds around us.
My last sale with the canopy up was a bundle set that paid for my site setup fee, a young woman who loves to read and was excited to try out my style of writing. She did not want just one; she wanted all. The interaction between her and her husband was endearing to see if they could afford it. She was willing to just start with a couple, but he insisted that she get the bundle. They reminded me of me and my husband in that regard. However, the last sale of the night. The one made after the canopy came down. Was to a young man who was purchasing a book for his niece. He asked a couple of questions and settled on one book. He asked how much for an autograph and I let him know my signatures are free. After his purchase and thanks, my friend and I sat and talked for a bit. He returned right before I started breaking down for the night and told us that his niece was ecstatic because the book was signed and thanked me again.
That last transaction … that one made the night worthwhile for me. I appreciate and am thankful for the other sales; do not misunderstand, however, the expression of love in this uncle’s face and the subsequent delight of a new story signed by the author … add to that I know the story and know what kind of impact potential there is … priceless.
There was one other situation that made my night worthwhile. I gave away the little Jesus figures to whoever wanted to take one. My last little Jesus give was a young man who proclaimed that he collects them and was searching for the color that he did not have. I told him he chose the perfect item to collect.
Sales are nice, but the delight and planting are far more important. My canopy protected me from the sun; the fresh evening air brought the Son-shine. We are the bible that most read: our actions and interactions. My night was a success because I do not focus on the $$ made, but the seeds and the watering. That is what is most important to me. One day He will provide a sell-out stampede; I know it, but for now … I will enjoy His blessings in those that I can interact with on a personal level. Their souls in heaven mean more to me than money.
Be blessed.
**Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” –John 20:21
Yesterday evening I got back in the saddle of events. Veedersburg Street Fair from 5 pm to 10 pm. To be honest, I did not even know Veedersburg did such a thing. Not sure why I didn’t know, but I did not until this year. There was quite the crowd. Wonderful music from when I was a kid. Music that many people my age and older were line dancing to. The event had a good selection of vendors and lots of hospitality. And once the sun went down, the temperature was more bearable.
As I stated, it was an evening event. I planned for the cooler temperatures of the evening and wore slacks. While that was okay by the time I packed up, during the first 3 hours…it was a bad idea. My saving graces were my canopy and a small battery-operated box fan…and my two large Yeti cup iced teas. However, once the sun went down, it was a perfect temperature. Now … it was a night event … what would one need to bring with them if they were going to do a NIGHT event? Any guesses? Right. Lights. Guess what I DID NOT bring … yep … lights. Have you ever tried to read anything without enough lighting? Yeah … it does not work very well.
Noticing that the crowd could not see me in my cave-dwelling canopy, I had no lights to help the situation, but the streetlights were coming on … I decided to remove the canopy from the scene and put it away. This way I could utilize the provided streetlamps for my lighting. Once the canopy was down, more airflow was available and the foot traffic could see that I had not abandoned my post. I actually made a sale after I did that.
How many times in our lives do we walk around in poorly lit environments and when we finally decide to take down the canopy, we can get a complete feel for the open surroundings? When we remove our walls, we can make connections. If we would open ourselves up to the possibility of rain, we can water the seeds around us.
My last sale with the canopy up was a bundle set that paid for my site setup fee, a young woman who loves to read and was excited to try out my style of writing. She did not want just one; she wanted all. The interaction between her and her husband was endearing to see if they could afford it. She was willing to just start with a couple, but he insisted that she get the bundle. They reminded me of me and my husband in that regard. However, the last sale of the night. The one made after the canopy came down. Was to a young man who was purchasing a book for his niece. He asked a couple of questions and settled on one book. He asked how much for an autograph and I let him know my signatures are free. After his purchase and thanks, my friend and I sat and talked for a bit. He returned right before I started breaking down for the night and told us that his niece was ecstatic because the book was signed and thanked me again.
That last transaction … that one made the night worthwhile for me. I appreciate and am thankful for the other sales; do not misunderstand, however, the expression of love in this uncle’s face and the subsequent delight of a new story signed by the author … add to that I know the story and know what kind of impact potential there is … priceless.
There was one other situation that made my night worthwhile. I gave away the little Jesus figures to whoever wanted to take one. My last little Jesus give was a young man who proclaimed that he collects them and was searching for the color that he did not have. I told him he chose the perfect item to collect.
Sales are nice, but the delight and planting are far more important. My canopy protected me from the sun; the fresh evening air brought the Son-shine. We are the bible that most read: our actions and interactions. My night was a success because I do not focus on the $$ made, but the seeds and the watering. That is what is most important to me. One day He will provide a sell-out stampede; I know it, but for now … I will enjoy His blessings in those that I can interact with on a personal level. Their souls in heaven mean more to me than money.
Be blessed.
**Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” –John 20:21
Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.
Yesterday evening I got back in the saddle of events. Veedersburg Street Fair from 5 pm to 10 pm. To be honest, I did not even know Veedersburg did such a thing. Not sure why I didn’t know, but I did not until this year. There was quite the crowd. Wonderful music from when I was a kid. Music that many people my age and older were line dancing to. The event had a good selection of vendors and lots of hospitality. And once the sun went down, the temperature was more bearable.
As I stated, it was an evening event. I planned for the cooler temperatures of the evening and wore slacks. While that was okay by the time I packed up, during the first 3 hours…it was a bad idea. My saving graces were my canopy and a small battery-operated box fan…and my two large Yeti cup iced teas. However, once the sun went down, it was a perfect temperature. Now … it was a night event … what would one need to bring with them if they were going to do a NIGHT event? Any guesses? Right. Lights. Guess what I DID NOT bring … yep … lights. Have you ever tried to read anything without enough lighting? Yeah … it does not work very well.
Noticing that the crowd could not see me in my cave-dwelling canopy, I had no lights to help the situation, but the streetlights were coming on … I decided to remove the canopy from the scene and put it away. This way I could utilize the provided streetlamps for my lighting. Once the canopy was down, more airflow was available and the foot traffic could see that I had not abandoned my post. I actually made a sale after I did that.
How many times in our lives do we walk around in poorly lit environments and when we finally decide to take down the canopy, we can get a complete feel for the open surroundings? When we remove our walls, we can make connections. If we would open ourselves up to the possibility of rain, we can water the seeds around us.
My last sale with the canopy up was a bundle set that paid for my site setup fee, a young woman who loves to read and was excited to try out my style of writing. She did not want just one; she wanted all. The interaction between her and her husband was endearing to see if they could afford it. She was willing to just start with a couple, but he insisted that she get the bundle. They reminded me of me and my husband in that regard. However, the last sale of the night. The one made after the canopy came down. Was to a young man who was purchasing a book for his niece. He asked a couple of questions and settled on one book. He asked how much for an autograph and I let him know my signatures are free. After his purchase and thanks, my friend and I sat and talked for a bit. He returned right before I started breaking down for the night and told us that his niece was ecstatic because the book was signed and thanked me again.
That last transaction … that one made the night worthwhile for me. I appreciate and am thankful for the other sales; do not misunderstand, however, the expression of love in this uncle’s face and the subsequent delight of a new story signed by the author … add to that I know the story and know what kind of impact potential there is … priceless.
There was one other situation that made my night worthwhile. I gave away the little Jesus figures to whoever wanted to take one. My last little Jesus give was a young man who proclaimed that he collects them and was searching for the color that he did not have. I told him he chose the perfect item to collect.
Sales are nice, but the delight and planting are far more important. My canopy protected me from the sun; the fresh evening air brought the Son-shine. We are the bible that most read: our actions and interactions. My night was a success because I do not focus on the $$ made, but the seeds and the watering. That is what is most important to me. One day He will provide a sell-out stampede; I know it, but for now … I will enjoy His blessings in those that I can interact with on a personal level. Their souls in heaven mean more to me than money.
Be blessed.
**Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” –John 20:21
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