Some of you who know us in real life, know that Mike operated a small business out of our home for the past few years. This was seasonal weekend work. So for parts of the year he would work 7 days a week. This year with the economy the way it is and based on last year's income from the business we've made the decision to close up shop.
There was a lot of hand wringing that went along with this decision. Wondering if we were doing the right thing, but really, taking a look at our bottom line from last year the decision had been made for us. It's sad to be shutting it all down. At the same time it's nice to have our family time back. I say that, but Mike is up to his eyes in Fair commitments and he's recently realized a life long dream of working on a farm. Yep, our dairy farming friends have taken Mike on as help on an as needed basis. This past weekend he spent most of his waking hours in a tractor helping get the planting done before the forecasted rain came.
I am glad and proud that Mike had the opportunity to run a successful small business for the better part of a decade. I am equally pleased and proud that the end of that chapter as led him into another fun adventure. How lucky are the girls and I to have him out there working so hard for our family?
3 comments:
Ahh...that's a really sweet post, Shan. Mike really is terrific. We are both lucky to have some great men. :0)
p.s. You know what they say..."When a door closes..."
That is sweet!! :)
MP - Yep we are.
Betsy - thanks!
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