11/16/2025
I failed today. Not one person showed up to our Celebration Showcase.
I knew after 12 vendors pulled out of my vendor fair and seeing how many markets were happening today, there was a real possibility of it being a complete bomb. And it was. I am beyond grateful for the vendors that came, investing their time and money. And sorry that they left with little to nothing to show for it.
While I felt utterly heartbroken, I took this loss as an opportunity to teach Arya about having a good attitude in the face of failure. I was embarrassed and disappointed, but I put on a smile and made the most of it. I met some really nice people and got to know some new friends a bit better! I used the slow time to talk about God, the church that we were in and our ministry. I made some connections for the future and supported their businesses by purchasing items.
I told Arya on the way there, “You’re most likely going to watch your Mom fail today.” And she said, “Just pray to God for help.” I told her that “Not every time you try to do something, is it going to work out. But even though God doesn’t stop every failure, He doesnt abandon us in it either.”
He used the quiet of the day to make room to talk about Him and the work He is doing through us and our church partners. And He brought comfort to my heart when I felt ashamed. I am so grateful to God for being the Father He is to me. I actually left smiling. And she saw all of it. And she was proud of me.
I hope the lesson today sticks with both us for a long time to come.
