Defining A Dream

Let's say you get a letter in the mail from somebody who says they have a billion dollars that they would like to invest in you, what would you tell them?  What is your dream?

That is the question that I was asked yesterday by Squee Inc.'s Holley Gerth & Stephanie Bryant.  My answer to that question could very well be a game changer.  The one that leads to the victory in this game called life.

I can't stop thinking about it.  I see how the Lord has been working in my heart, how He has lead me to seek to find my purpose and that I too have been asking myself forms of that very question.   What am I here for?  And not in general terms as in "I am here to point people to Christ for God's ultimate glory."  That's the cop out answer that I give myself.  But why am I here?  As Sherri. Wife to Randy.  Mom to October, Ivy and Step-mom to Cheney.  Artist.  Pastry maker.  Sinner.  Rebel.  Jesus lover.  Coffee enthusiast.  Blogger/wanna be teacher.  Beauty seeker & beauty maker.  Amateur chef.  Servant.  Decorator. Creator & purveyor of small joys. 

WHY.
AM.
I.
HERE?

How does it all fit into one picture?  How does it all line up to leave a legacy?  Here it is.

I want a home that I can open for retreats.  Prayer saying, art creating, self learning, story telling, food discovering, beauty inspiring, Jesus finding retreats.

I would cook chic food with lavender & man food with meat.  Homemade pastas & experimental chocolate desserts.  You could help if you wanted to.  The smell of homemade artisan breads mixed with the soft, rose-like fragrance of Ranunculus would greet you at my door.    I would serve you and even wash your feet to remind you how loved & special you are.  I'd teach from my mistakes & God's grace.  Love & pour inspiration into the lives of so many who say "I wish I was creative like you."  (YOU ARE-by the way.  I can show you how to unearth the artist inside you.  I promise.) I would tell Holy Spirit stories and know that you'd go home with one of your own. 


My husband would have his workshop where he would teach men & women his art of furniture building, each guest that opted to would walk away with something they built with their own hands.  Randy is also the best prayer warrior I know so the spiritual impact would be incredible I just know it.

Farmhouse Buffet by Urban Hillbilly Furniture

Since I'm dreaming here....  Ongoing income would be from thriving Art Licensing and Furniture sales, so that the retreats could be offered at affordable pricing.  And since I will be spending my days creating new art to generate income and adding special touches to every detail for your arrival, I will need to hire a cleaning staff of course. (Lol)


I know this dream will evolve and be tweaked again and again, but this is my beginning.  The first time that I am able to see a picture of what I want my life to be like as Randy and I grow older and our kids find their own wonderful lives.  Maybe our children will even want to be a part of this.  My heart is so content to think on that.
xo,
Sherri

 What about you?  Would you come  If -when my dream comes to fruition will you come to a retreat?  What would you do if you got a letter....Leave your dream in the form of a comment, it could very well be the beginning of seeing it come true!

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Thank you Holley & Stephanie. Maybe it was God's timing, or maybe you're geniuses.  Maybe both.  But I learned more about myself and my business in our one hour conversation yesterday that I have in the three years since I started S.D.G.  I think you both & Squee Inc. Are AMAZING, and cannot wait to see what comes next.