It's kind of weird how it happened. Last month we were making big plans. We had picked a new name, begun the process of creating a new website, and were deciding on logos and watermarks. Then almost simultaneously it just came up...it was too much, for both of us. So we decided it was time to quit. I can't speak for Anita, only for myself. Maybe she'll post about it as well and I can assure you that hers will be much more entertaining! But here is my story, for what it's worth.
Two weeks ago while visiting my sister I picked up a book called Revolutionary Parenting by George Barna. This book deserves it's own entry but I will just tell you that it is very convicting and has helped me to refocus my parenting. I could quote half of the book, but here is just a snippet of what convicted me:
"Revolutionary Parents are more likely to...Intentionally identify their children as their main earthly focus in life during their parenting years"
Anita and I both agreed that it wasn't that our photography business took up that much of our time. It's just that it was always There, a project that I should have worked a little more on, that could have been more than it was with a little more effort. And I was just overwhelmed by the need to simplify. To stay focused on the very big task at hand that is raising three boys to be men and leading them to the Lord. So I prayed about it that weekend and one more time specifically a few days later. The next morning a recieved a call from Anita. We were on the same wavelengh, almost eerily so. We met the next night and it was decided. My initial feelings were overwhelming relief. Then the sadness came, that "breakup" feeling. You know they say that you shouldn't room or go in to business with your closest friend. I am happy to say that we beat the odds. In 2 years of working together we never had a conflict. We joked that we had better call it quits while we could still say that!
So we are dissolving our partnership and wrapping things up. Anita is still planning on working for a few months at least, so don't worry, you can still schedule your Holiday photo shoots! I of course have no intention of giving up my hobby. I will still be working to improve and practicing on friends and family whenever I get the chance.
I feel peace in our decision and confidence that the Lord led us to this place.
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Okay!!! I just caught up on on the recent blogging! Thanks for going ahead and letting yourself be tagged. IT is so fun to think through it and I am so glad to read your comments! I love the blog about winter clothes...I mean, we are there. I am wishing all the time just like cute Dawson that we could actually wear the fleece things. I didn't know about the Break up and am sorry to hear it. I totally respect your reasons and would love to borrow that book and talk through it with you. Love you! M
I know that must have been a hard decision, but what a great thing to do for your family. We need to get together soon!
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