07/06/2020
Going back to the hardest year of my life! Losing my Job, not knowing how I was going to provide for my wife and 2 kids! Hardest year Emotionally and Financially, everything seemed to be going down hill. Remembering crying out to the Lord desperately. The Lord said; I didn't give you all this talents for nothing, pick up your head and get to work! I felt like He slapped me! For years I had always dreamed on showcasing my work on a bridal and Quince fair. To be honest i didn't have the cash to pay for something like that. Remembering calling every year and getting the info and never being able to afford it! Mrs. Pat was the lady in charge of the spaces, it was pretty embarrassing she even knew me! Like every year in January I called her to get the info. She thought I had already hang up, I overheard her tell her husband its this same guy who calls every year but never comes through. I felt horrible! So embarrassed to be honest. A while after she calls me and says, hey Adrian one slot just got canceled, would you be interested in doing the show, as its very last minute show is in 4 days, we are asking $500 for space, you don't have to pay me now but it has to be paid before Sundays bridal fair. Honestly I didn't have $500 at the time much less dresses, mannequins, business cards etc. I HAD NOTHING! I get a call from a real good client of mine to get her ready for a dinner she had. She tips me $500. I said ok I have the money to pay for the space but not enough money for material for dresses and everything else I need! Next day I went to the fabric store and Marco the store owner tells me, Adrian take everything you need and once your up and running come back and pay me! I cried like a baby I knew all these Angels helping us were send from the Lord! I could go on telling you the whole story but I would probably write a whole book. This picture was taken January 15, 2012. We were the first business people saw as they were walking in. God's blessing shined upon us. Not where we want to be, but steps closer on reaching our goal! Thank you Lord for all the blessings and lessons you have thought me! To my beautiful wife thank you for always being my Rock!!