HE WILL CATCH YOU UP

The Tulipe and Adelia dresses modeled by Nepalese friends

Ever look back to realize you spent time and resources on something you think was a waste? At first you're convinced it was a genius idea or a good way to help someone, but as time goes on, you were wrong. Living in a fast paced world, this happens to me all the time! 

What if we slowed down, prayed over decisions, and waited for divine confirmation? When I actually do this, I have no regrets even when there is nothing in it for me. I don't control the results, but I'm doing what I'm called to, and can be surprised in such a good way. 

SLOW SALES

Would it be shocking to you to learn that in the past 8 months, 6 of those months were a net loss? There's a certain dollar amount we have to reach each month to break even. It's been unusual to see us not reach it so often. 

At the start of this economy shift, it was frustrating at first to see this happen. It felt heavy to look at everything we're spending money on and knowing we couldn't scrape off anything else. 

CATCHING UP

A friend told me “He will catch you up!” Referring to God here, he will catch us up to where we were supposed to be. I feel that by now, Elegantees should be a multi-million company with hundreds of seamstresses, and with a real office in New York too! 

What's been holding us back from having this is on me making hasty decisions to keep things moving along. I also did many things to please people even when I felt it wasn't the best idea. The only time I can't take the credit is when we're simply going through a trial.

Shortly after that word was given, we had an incredible month and I knew “He will catch you up!” was coming to life. We then hired 3 more seamstresses and purchased our first round of Fall fabric. We are holding onto that word because more will come!

PRAYING

We're almost to the point of needing another big catch-up month. Yet, I'm continuing to take risks for us to expand our mission instead of shrink it. It's because of the confidence that comes through my prayer life. This isn't my ego, but it's a trust in taking God's lead.

We're almost to the point of needing another big catch-up month. Yet, I'm continuing to take risks for us to expand our mission instead of shrink it. It's because of the confidence that comes through my prayer life. This isn't my ego, but it's a trust in taking God's lead.