A new adventure

Many months ago, even before the girls came home, a new business opportunity presented itself. Although it sounded very interesting at the time, we sort of put it on the back burner just because we didn't know what our life was going to be like with two babies. A few months after the girls came home, the opportunity resurfaced. This time, because of some circumstances that had changed surrounding the business, it became more difficult to put aside. After careful consideration and much prayer, we decided to purchase the business. We are the new owners of the Tutoring Club! The Tutoring Club is an international franchise. Our goal is to bring each student up to their desired academic level as quickly as possible. We use the most advanced curriculum in tutoring combined with a positive learning environment where kids actually have fun! We also have a team of passionate tutors, structured lesson plans and a reward system that encourages students to keep trying and learning.

Although the TC is only open for a few hours in the afternoon (four days a week), we realized that it would take precious time away from our family life. For that very reason, we felt a partnership was necessary so we enlisted the help of our long-time and dear friends, Robert & Emily. We also felt that their background in marketing and public relations would be a perfect fit. Since all four of us already have full-time jobs, our goal at the moment is to get our office manager trained as soon as possible. One of the ways I help is by taking care of the inventory and supplies. I can do that pretty easily with the girls in tow during the morning hours, even before the club opens. The girls enjoy going shopping with me and running around the club afterwards. For Morgan, although his responsibilities have increased some, his long-time investment management business and his commitment to his clients remain his top priority. With the TC, we look forward to becoming a more active part of our community as well as helping young people reach their academic and personal best. I'm sure Faith & Grace will be spending lots of time there in the years to come!

On a deeper note...

I have to admit, there have been some days where I wonder, "Why now, Lord? We were just getting comfortable and settled into our new family, home and routine. I just recently re-read what I wrote last year in a post titled, "A new season." This post was written back when we made the difficult and somewhat reluctant choice to move here, ahead of "our time schedule." Looking back, there is no doubt that God knew exactly what He was doing in preparing us for our double blessing (the girls), even before we knew anything about it.

In that post, I wrote that change is the hardest thing we go through sometimes but so often, it is an invitation to experience God's blessing. Well, we know that this new business opportunity has been a God thing. Just like our move last year, we weren't sure about the timing of it all and yes, we are, or should I say, we were, somewhat reluctant to get out of our comfort zone. But like so many times before, we continue to learn to rely on God and pray daily for His guidance, wisdom, plan and purpose for our lives. We know that He is using this to teach us to trust Him for what lies ahead. I think we'll probably spend our whole lives learning to trust Him, right from the start. We can be pretty hard-headed at times. With that said, we will actively wait with anticipation for the why and what is to come from you, Lord.