Life is full of seasons.
Some seasons come and go quietly. Others arrive loud, demanding our attention and forcing us to adjust on the fly. And then there are seasons that close a chapter โ not gently, but with weight.
Those are often the hardest.
Because closing a chapter is rarely just sad or just exciting. Itโs usually both. Bittersweet. A mixture of gratitude for what was, grief for whatโs ending, and hope โ sometimes shaky hope โ for whatโs next.
This past Monday, one of those chapters closed for me.
A Yes That Changed Everything
As many of you know, my journey in marketing began back in 2011. At the time, I was doing what made sense on paper. I was following the social norm, the expected path, the route that felt safe and familiar.
And yet, there was a tug on my heart.
A quiet but persistent pull to do something different. Something outside the box. Something that didnโt come with guarantees or a clear roadmap.
I said yes.
I didnโt fully understand the road I was stepping onto. I couldnโt see what that yes would cost, or what it would give back in return. But I trusted the nudge.
That one decision changed everything.
Within a year, I was able to bring my husband home from his banking career. I became the breadwinner for our family of six โ something I never imagined would be part of my story. What we gained wasnโt just financial stability.
We gained time.
Time together. Time as a family. Time to build something side by side. Time that, looking back now, I understand was a gift far greater than I realized in the moment.
God knew my story before my story ever unfolded. I believe that with my whole heart.
When a Chapter Closes, Memory Opens
The company I partnered with in 2011 โ the same company that allowed me to bring my husband home in 2012 โ recently merged with another company.
From a business perspective, I truly believe itโs a positive move. Seasons change. Businesses evolve. Growth requires innovation, flexibility, and the willingness to pivot when itโs time.
This new partnership offers customizable health and wellness โ not guessing what someone might need, but creating detailed, individualized plans that actually work for real people.
That excites me.
But if Iโm honest, this transition is also deeply bittersweet.
Because closing this chapter means remembering.
It means remembering my husband and everything we built together. The power couple we grew into. The dreams we chased. The late nights, the big goals, the shared vision. The time God gave us as a family before He called him home.
It means remembering the friendships formed along the way โ friendships that became lifelines. These are the people who stood beside me after losing Quintin, who held space for my grief, who showed up in my darkest hours without needing explanations.
I would not be who I am today โ as a woman, a mother, an entrepreneur, or Crazy Busy Mama โ if I had not said yes in 2011.
What That Season Shaped in Me
That chapter didnโt just build a business.
It built me.
It taught me how to pivot when things changed. It taught me how to innovate instead of freeze. It taught me how to grow without losing my footing.
Most importantly, it taught me that if I didnโt want to stay stuck, I held the key to moving forward.
I am an entrepreneur at heart and in spirit. I love creating. I love building. I love doing things that light me up and help other people do the same.
Over the last 15 years, weโve helped thousands of people through mentorship, coaching, community, and education. Weโve walked with people as they improved their health, regained confidence, and learned to believe in themselves again.
And let me be clear โ the products arenโt going away.
Weโre gaining more.
This business changed my life. Not just financially, but emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. It changed the entire trajectory of my familyโs life.
That realization still makes me emotional.
Faithfulness Over Reactivity
When I was making my coffee and thinking about all of this, it overflowed โ which never happens.
It stopped me for a moment. Not because it was a big thing, but because it felt like a small reminder of Godโs overflow. How His presence and provision donโt always come measured and contained, but sometimes spill out right in the middle of ordinary life.
Over the years, Iโve had opportunities to go different directions. New paths that looked right and made sense. But I never felt the Lord leading me to leave where I was planted.
Iโm learning that faithfulness isnโt always about moving on or moving up. Sometimes itโs about staying, trusting, and believing that Godโs overflow meets us right where we are โ even when life feels messy.
I am loyal by nature. I donโt make decisions lightly. When I say yes, I go all in โ and I stay committed.
In a world that thrives on reaction, especially on social media, discernment matters more than ever. Not every change requires panic. Not every transition is a loss.
Sometimes the better question isnโt, โWhy is this happening?โ
Itโs, โWhat blessings might come from this?โ
I truly believe the blessings will overflow โ just like that spilled coffee.
Staying Planted Until God Moves You
I donโt know what the future holds.
But I know Who holds my future.
And I feel it in my bones โ this is a good transition.
So if a chapter is closing in your life right now, let this be your encouragement.
Just because thereโs sadness doesnโt mean there isnโt hope. Just because something ends doesnโt mean God is finished.
Donโt make rash decisions. Donโt let outside opinions uproot what God has planted.
I know where God has called me โ and I stay planted there until He uproots me and moves me.
If Heโs called you to a season โ whether itโs hard, joyful, or a complicated mix of both โ stay faithful.
God sees you. He holds you. He rewards faithfulness.
And He is still writing your story.
Today, Iโm choosing gratitude for the seasons of my life โ even the ones I never imagined Iโd walk through.
Because I believe this with everything in me:
There are blessings in every season.
Stay TUNED for a New Era!
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Iโve been following you since right after Quintin went to heaven. I had lost my husband in June of 23. Having someone share their faith and grief was such a blessing to me. Today I signed the papers to sell our home the one I grew up in and married my best friend in the front yard at. We sold our first home before moving here. I know God is directing me to do this and move from Wisconsin to North Carolina near our oldest daughter and her family. I also know Iโve been dragging my feet but following Gods direction will only bring me blessing I canโt even imagine. Thank you for sharing your faith and grief. God is so good all the time.
Thank you so much for sharing this with me. Iโm so sorry for the loss of your husband, and I know how heavy it is to let go of a home filled with so many memories. The courage it takes to follow Godโs directionโeven when your heart is still catching upโis not small. Iโm grateful my sharing could be a comfort to you, and I truly believe God is going before you into this next chapter. Praying for you as you step forward. ๐ค
I have been following you for a few years now and have enjoyed watching your family grow and Jesus work in your lives! I am so thankful that you share Jesus with everyone and do not hide or water down your faith in Him! Because of Him, you have reached so many and will continue! Thank you for being genuine, sharing great, easy recipes, and for just being Jesus to so many who do not know him, yet!
Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. It truly means more than you know. Iโm so grateful youโve been here for this journey and that my sharing has pointed you to Jesusโthatโs always my heart. Thank you for your support, your encouragement, and for walking alongside us. ๐ค
In 2023, we found out my mom had multiple mini strokes and that she also had dementia which the doctor said was not from the mini strokes. Itโs bittersweet to see mom like this because you think your mom unconvinced. Which is not true. Iโm realized lately that I canโt said Yes all the time. That Iโve to save my energy because I only have so much to give. Iโm a mom, a wife, and a caregiver. Iโm a woman of Christ
Thank you for sharing this so honestly. What youโre walking through is heavy, and it makes so much sense that youโre feeling the weight of it. Caring for a parent while also being a mom, a wife, and holding onto your faith stretches a heart in ways few understand. Learning that you canโt always say yes isnโt failureโitโs wisdom. Saving your energy, setting boundaries, and tending to your own soul is part of being faithful, too. God sees you in this season, and His grace is sufficient for what youโre carrying. ๐ค
I have been following you for a long time now, I used to love you and your husbands, Tuesday day dates for coffee talks, and all of it in between. You two mad me smile seeing a young couple work and build together. Was so devastated when you lost him and my heart broke for you and your family. You are such a strong young woman, watching you navigate after you lost the love of your life is truly inspiring to all who had a front row to witness you being lead by your faith and your love for Quintin and your family. No matter what you do you will succeed, just hope you will still be visible for others who can find the inspiration you shine with. You inspired me to get out there and do something to earn some extra money in our retirement. I started making coloring books on canva and sell them on kdp, I became an amazon affiliate, and now have my own storefront, and do TikTok shop and a few other things. I think back and you were one of the people I saw that inspired me. Would love to know what your next adventure is and if we will be able to see you still and follow your journey. Either way, best of luck to you and your beautiful family , always in my prayers. Not sure what website you want me to put so did not put anything. ๐
Patty Prunty aka mimilove
Patty, thank you so much for such a heartfelt message ๐ค Your words truly mean more than I can express. Those Tuesday coffee dates were such a special part of our life, and knowing they brought joy to others still touches my heart.
Iโm so honored to hear that my journey inspired you to step into something new in this season of lifeโwhat youโve done is amazing! I absolutely love that youโre creating, learning, and building in retirement. That takes courage, and itโs beautiful to see.
I do plan to continue sharingโrecipes, coffee talks, and the real-life moments in between. If youโre willing, please send me the links to your coloring books, Amazon storefront, or TikTok shop. Iโd truly enjoy checking them out.
Thank you for your prayers and for being such a light of encouragement. ๐ค
Thank you for sharing. Iโm going through joyful but hard season myself. At times I donโt know which way to go but Iโm trusting the Lord to help me and guide me. Thank you for your encouragement during your difficult moments you face as well.
Thank you for sharing that with me. ๐ค Joyful and hard can exist together, and trusting the Lord in the in-between takes so much faith. Iโm grateful my words could encourage you even as you walk your own seasonโHe is faithful to guide, one step at a time.
Lori, Iโve been following you for a very long time. The day you shared that your beloved Quinton passed I told my husband George. we were both so sorry and sad to hear your news, just so hard to believe.
Within just a few months on July 29th 2024, I also lost my sweet husband unexpectedly. I was devastated and my world was shattered! We were married only 1 year, 10 months and 12 days. We were both retired and had so many plans for our retirement years. BUT GODโฆ.
I want you to know that all of your Crazy Busy Mama posts, videos, reels and emails ministered to me in so many ways and I thank you for that and Iโm thankful for you!
Iโm excited to hear more of whatโs ahead for you and your family! God bless you and your sweet family! โค๏ธ
Alsoโฆ.I have a 17 year old grandson named Quinton, which also happens to be my maternal grandmothers maiden name. โค๏ธ
So sorry for your loss…so very hard to come to grips with it all! Truly appreciate your encouragement through your own grief- how kind of you! Love that your grandsons name is Quinton <3 and didn't even know it was a last name... how special!
Lori I stumbled upon You right after My husband Keith passed away on January 16th,2025. You have helped Me with Your encouragement. We have 3 grown kids with families of their own. I truly Love how Your children are there for You and each other. I look forward to Your message and the message from Kale and Your daughter sorry brain fog I just drew a blank on her name. I follow Both of them as well.
May God continue to Bless all of You and I have been Praying for Your Mom and the rest of Your family
Thank you so much for sharing this with me. I am so sorry about the loss of your husband, Keith. January 16th, 2025 is still so recent, and I know those early months can feel like such a fog where youโre just trying to find your footing again. My heart truly goes out to you.
It means more than you know that you found me during this season and that something Iโve shared has encouraged you along the way. None of us want to be part of this โclub,โ but there is something comforting about knowing we arenโt walking it alone.
Iโm so grateful for my kids and the way theyโve walked through this with me. We are all figuring it out day by day, and I know Keith would be so proud of the family you and him built as well. Having grown children and watching them carry their own grief while still loving and supporting you is such a unique part of this journey.
And you made me smile about forgetting Ellaโs nameโฆ grief brain fog is very real and I think all of us understand that feeling. Thank you for following Kale and Ella too. It means a lot to all of us.
Thank you also for praying for my mom and our family. Those prayers truly mean so much during this season. I will be praying for you as well as you continue navigating life without Keith beside you. One step at a time, and trusting that God is holding us through it all. ๐