07/21/2026
I’m surrounded by boxes, tools, and plumbing parts! 😵💫 Somedays, to be honest, it feels like we will never get there. Other days, it feels like we are rolling through the to-do list without any issues and conquering the world! Besides our quick vacation, we have lived and breathed this shop all summer!
Sunday’s message in church was a beautiful reminder that our identity as Christians should not only be reflected in the highs. Our identity as Christians is equally defined by our hearts through the valleys and the lows. Through it all, our hope remains. There should be evidence of the goodness of God in every aspect of our lives when we walk faithfully. I am far from perfect at that but, I am sure trying to be more intentional about surrendering this shop, the timeline, and my ambition to Him.
So, my hope is that we are having a soft opening in the coming weeks! But, I am not letting it control or overwhelm my heart, leaving me distracted from His goodness. I will praise God for this opportunity and His work in my life, whether I’m slinging espresso shots for folks or not. And I am praising Him for a skilled husband who is so very capable of so many different things, like plumbing in an espresso machine and bringing my vision to life. 😬
I know people are walking through things in life so much more painful and stressful than my current trek. My prayer is that you know Jesus personally, and that through that salvation, you will also know that hope remains, God is good, and He is worthy of our praise through it all.
If there’s a way our family can be praying for you this week, please let me know in the comments, or message us if you’d prefer.
We hope to see you soon!
🩵Ashley
