Seasons, Chapters, And The Courage To Say Yes

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 — not gently, but with weight.

Those are often the hardest.

Because closing a chapter is rarely just sad or just exciting. It’s usually both. Bittersweet. A mixture of gratitude for what was, grief for what’s ending, and hope — sometimes shaky hope — for what’s 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 didn’t come with guarantees or a clear roadmap.

I said yes.

I didn’t fully understand the road I was stepping onto. I couldn’t 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 — something I never imagined would be part of my story. What we gained wasn’t 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 — the same company that allowed me to bring my husband home in 2012 — recently merged with another company.

From a business perspective, I truly believe it’s a positive move. Seasons change. Businesses evolve. Growth requires innovation, flexibility, and the willingness to pivot when it’s time.

This new partnership offers customizable health and wellness — not guessing what someone might need, but creating detailed, individualized plans that actually work for real people.

That excites me.

But if I’m 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 — 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 — as a woman, a mother, an entrepreneur, or Crazy Busy Mama — if I had not said yes in 2011.


What That Season Shaped in Me

That chapter didn’t 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 didn’t 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, we’ve helped thousands of people through mentorship, coaching, community, and education. We’ve walked with people as they improved their health, regained confidence, and learned to believe in themselves again.

And let me be clear — the products aren’t going away.

We’re gaining more.

This business changed my life. Not just financially, but emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. It changed the entire trajectory of my family’s life.

That realization still makes me emotional.


Faithfulness Over Reactivity

When I was making my coffee and thinking about all of this, it overflowed — 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 God’s overflow. How His presence and provision don’t always come measured and contained, but sometimes spill out right in the middle of ordinary life.

Over the years, I’ve 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.

I’m learning that faithfulness isn’t always about moving on or moving up. Sometimes it’s about staying, trusting, and believing that God’s overflow meets us right where we are — even when life feels messy.

I am loyal by nature. I don’t make decisions lightly. When I say yes, I go all in — 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 isn’t, “Why is this happening?”

It’s, “What blessings might come from this?”

I truly believe the blessings will overflow — just like that spilled coffee.


Staying Planted Until God Moves You

I don’t know what the future holds.

But I know Who holds my future.

And I feel it in my bones — this is a good transition.

So if a chapter is closing in your life right now, let this be your encouragement.

Just because there’s sadness doesn’t mean there isn’t hope. Just because something ends doesn’t mean God is finished.

Don’t make rash decisions. Don’t let outside opinions uproot what God has planted.

I know where God has called me — and I stay planted there until He uproots me and moves me.

If He’s called you to a season — whether it’s hard, joyful, or a complicated mix of both — stay faithful.

God sees you. He holds you. He rewards faithfulness.

And He is still writing your story.


Today, I’m choosing gratitude for the seasons of my life — even the ones I never imagined I’d 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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  1. I’ve 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 I’ve been dragging my feet but following Gods direction will only bring me blessing I can’t even imagine. Thank you for sharing your faith and grief. God is so good all the time.

    1. Thank you so much for sharing this with me. I’m 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 God’s direction—even when your heart is still catching up—is not small. I’m 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. 🤍

  2. 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!

    1. Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. It truly means more than you know. I’m so grateful you’ve been here for this journey and that my sharing has pointed you to Jesus—that’s always my heart. Thank you for your support, your encouragement, and for walking alongside us. 🤍

  3. 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. It’s bittersweet to see mom like this because you think your mom unconvinced. Which is not true. I’m realized lately that I can’t said Yes all the time. That I’ve to save my energy because I only have so much to give. I’m a mom, a wife, and a caregiver. I’m a woman of Christ

    1. Thank you for sharing this so honestly. What you’re walking through is heavy, and it makes so much sense that you’re 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 can’t always say yes isn’t failure—it’s 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 you’re carrying. 🤍

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