FALL BLESSINGS

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I'm going to write down some of my blessings as I count them.  The list will provide a needed reminder of what's really important as I go through the next few weeks of holiday craziness!

• MY FAMILY: I am blessed to be hosting 20+ guests for Thanksgiving and I will not worry about the dust bunnies or possible dryness of the turkey. Instead I will treasure their company.
• MY EMPLOYMENT:  I have the perfect job for me.  I am priveleged to work with wonderful people in an inspiring space and love that our business gives back to the community in several ways.
• MY HOME:  I've lived in 4 countries and 3 states and always miss fall in Michigan when I am not here.  Is there anywhere more beautiful?
• MY HEALTH:  I've had to make some revisions to my diet and exercise routine in the past two years due to, let's say, my changing needs.  But I am blessed with good health and know many who are not.  

Most of you recognize this picture.  This is Twice Blessed/Diva's, the consignment shop where I work in downtown Lake Orion.  Here are some of the blessings we are counting this season.

• OUR EMPLOYEES:  Everyone who works here wants to be here! We look forward to coming to work and helping our customers shop and consign their clothes.
• OUR CUSTOMERS:  There are none better!  I know many customers who call Twice Blessed/Diva's THEIR consignment shop.  There is no bigger compliment!
• OUR NEW LOOK:  It was daring to go with this vibrant color when we had the fascade repainted, but we definetely stand out nd get many compliments on our new look.   Local artist Dina Glende handpainted the beautiful new Twice Blessed sign!
• THE END OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION:  I can't say the construction has totally ended, but the last couple times that I drove the stretch of M-24 south of our store that has been a mess for months, the lanes were clear!  There was absolutely no slow down from the road work!

This Thanksgiving, make your own list of blessings to help keep your focus during the busy holiday season. We can all use a reminder of what's REALLY important as we rush from here to there and feel the weight of trying to do it all!  And we at Twice Blessed/Diva's will be humbled and blessed if you include a stop at YOUR favorite resale store for holiday gifts and seasonal clothes for Mom and kids.

Happy Thanksgiving!

-Sherry