The Key is in the Ignition

The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:25        

            I wanted to start blogging because Ryan and I are going through a huge transition in our life right NOW. We have been thinking, pretty much since we got married in 2009, what career out there could we see ourselves doing together. We got married because we enjoy spending time together, we hate being apart, so why not find a business that we can enjoy together as well. Some folks think this would be setting us up for a marriage catastrophe and nothing good could come out of being in business with your spouse. But that's not the case here. In a genuine, healthy, happy marriage, spending time apart is the worst part of our days. Saying, "Good bye, see you tonight or tomorrow!" on some days brings tears to my eyes because for the next 8-16 hours of my day I don't get to see my husband and create more memories with him. 
            So here we are, off to a new start because we have finally found what we have been searching for. A decision, a huge decision that not only has changed the way we think, it changes the way we see the world, our future, and its challenging our capabilities. One thing that we always had a common ground on, is we want to do something that involves working with the people around us, the community, and potentially helping out our friends and family. Of course we want to do whatever it takes to enhance the future of our family and to be financially stable to pay for our kids college, sports, or whatever other dreams they want to pursue along the way. 
            The hardest part about this whole process has been the fear. Fear can be consuming and it makes us physically sick. 

FEAR: of failing, disappointment, what if's? can we make back the initial investment? 

But the only way to kill that fear is to take it on, head on and know that God is in control! 
           To start this whole process was a significant financial commitment to put into taking classes and a "coach" for the next year to train us how do to this business and be successful at it. The fear is starting to settle a little, but I do believe it will always be there, mostly to keep us motivated to keep pushing forward. 
           We started our classes yesterday, and have a decent amount of homework, have two business meetings this week, so we are off to a great start. One thing that has really put this into action is we haven't been asking ourselves if we can do it, because we know we can, we know we have time to dedicate, the drive to be great and an awesome support system.
           I know your thinking, "Well what is your business? TELL ME!" Have patience, once we really get things started, hopefully in the next 2-4 weeks we will announce everything. Meanwhile, keep us in your prayers.