Zack is an amazing husband. He supports me with every dream I have, encourages and listens when it’s time to just listen :) Zack + I met in college and have always spent lots of time enjoying the presence of one another and/or talking. We are good communicators… and a little joke between us is “should I listen right now or do you want advice?” That simple question has helped us bond even more. Sometimes you just want a friend to listen to you, right?
A couple weeks ago I shared with Zack how frustrated I was with sewing. We’ve had some changes inside the studio and I’m back to sewing. It has been a long time since I’ve been sewing this much, but with our new adventure coming up — moving to California — it’s the right thing for the business right now. It’s taken some maturity from me to be able to share that. It feels good :) But I was still frustrated a couple weeks ago. Zack didn’t judge me or make me feel embarrassed, he simply said “just practice, you’ll get it”.
I couldn’t help but think back to almost four years ago when I taught myself how to sew. My how things have changed, but one thing that has definitely been constant is my Zack. Always so encouraging, always so supportive + ready to listen whenever I need him to “just listen”.
Earlier today I realized I felt like I had the fire inside me to make all of this happen. I had re-connected with my sewing machine and the hum of it running, along with my foot knowing when to press the pedal + my ability to change the thread in like 12 seconds {tee hehe, do you ever time yourself?} — it all come back to me and it felt amazing.
Having something so close to me be such a strong encourager is huge. I don’t know how I would run a handmade business + write this blog if Zack wasn’t the awesome man he is. Do you have someone to encourage you? What memory do you have where they really helped nudge you on?
I just wanted you to know what an encouragement you are to me! No I have no intentions of starting up my own business any time soon because, well, frankly there are other priorities which are leaving me feel overwhelmed.
My sweet hubby, Chris, is my encourager and has been for the past 22 years. Do I still doubt myself? Most definitely! But that is something I have to take up with the Lord, and not him.
Once again thank you for sharing and for your constant encouragement!!
I don’t have anyone on a regular basis but just tonight….
1. Someone put away some of my equipment at the gym tonight. I’m 13 weeks in to an injury and it is hard for me to do much. It ministered to my soul.
2. Got out to my car, and there was a voicemail from a dear friend saying she missed me today.
So, on a day where I felt very alone and abandoned by the Lord (felt, I know that’s not true), He encouraged me with sweet actions and words from others.
Supportive husbands are such a gift! I’m so glad that Zach is always encouraging you and spurring you on. :) I don’t know what I’d do without Michael–he’s walked me through two graduate programs now and has encouraged me more than anyone else. Praise God for husbands who are best friends! :)
I agree with Ann – Praise God for husbands who are best friends. My husband is so supportive & if I have an idea but don’t fully know how to accomplish it he will make it happen. I think that’s why we make such a great team. He has a lot of patience too. God knew that Craig was the man for me!
My hubby and I ask each other that question too…and you’re right, it’s so helpful! Awesome post! Glad you’ve got your “seeing groove” back.
Alesha <3
So sweet! My hubby realized how frustrated I was with myself a few months back & helped me to re-prioritize some things. We realized I was busy with life, home, work, meetings & church commitments & was taking NO time for myself to be creative. So first thing I did, was get up earlier to have some quiet time with the Lord before work, after work & I would take an hour or so after dinner to accomplish a few tasks & then a couple hours before bed I would take deliberate time to be creative. I realized its so much a part of who I am to crochet, or craft in some way, its an outlet for me & I didn’t know that it was so much a part of me that much in my life would suffer if I didn’t nurture that. So every night, I try to crochet or make pretty cards or make a few jewelry pieces just to fill me up a little bit more before the day is over & hubby has been such an amazing encouragement to me. He asks me what I’m making or what’s next on my crafty list & its made a world of difference. :-)
My boyfriend is the same way. He’s always so supportive of my creativity (and the one who really pushed me to follow my dreams and be an art major). If I’m in a creative rut, he throws out ideas to get me thinking differently.