lia sophia

So I haven't posted a whole lot of anything in a while. Bad me! I am sorry for all those people who say they read my blog, for those secret admirers (oh, I know you are out there) and for all those that will read, someday, and will read this as an archive (come on, I have to be real here!)

Life has been busy, busy, busy, messy, and fun. We moved the computer into another room, so it's not staring me in the face saying, "Betsy, you need to surf the net!!!" However, I still spend PLENTY of time on it anyway; just doing new stuff.

My newest endeavor has been business.

I have put myself into my own business with lia sophia as an advisor.

Crazy, huh? Who would have thought that when God did this major life change in May/June that direct sales was something he had for me in the future?

Let me explain.

So, being preggers with baby #3, my brain has been everywhere. I feel like a flighty blonde. I can't remember anything and I can't focus it seems. But while my brain was disconnected from my body, I was thinking of how to support my family when I was done with work. I know that God will provide, but I also know He doesn't just grow a money tree out my window.

My girlfriend was selling lia sophia and told me that I could do it too, for fun, get a discount, and probably make some money at it. Usually offers like this pass over my head. But this time, it stuck. And I thought about it.... A LOT.

While I was seriously considering it and praying about it; my sister called me, "Hey Betsy, do you think that I should sell jewelry or do something in direct sales to help make some money?"

My answer was, "YES, and ME TOO."

I signed up with lia sophia and I have enjoyed every step of the way.

So, I have been doing that for the last month and a half. And here are some awesome reasons I like it:

1. I have met SOOOOO many people. Random people, friends of friends, re-connected with people that I shouldn't have lost contact with in the first place.
2. I help women feel beautiful. We go through life and forget to pamper ourselves a little bit. I LOVE seeing women who say, "oh I don't wear jewelry," try something on and their eyes light up with how they can see their beauty and I watch their confidence grow.
3. Empowering women. I love to share that I am not the only one who can do this! Work from home. Work a little or a lot. Need help talking in front of others and need more confidence? Let's do it. Want to have a little ownership in providing for the family? Here's a way that you can do it!
4. Working for myself, but not by myself. I didn't have to build a business empire. I don't have to be the CEO of my own company. But I can choose when I work, how much I work, and choose what I do with the money. AND I can go to meetings and feel supported by other women who do the same thing I do!
5. The jewelry. Of course! Who couldn't LOVE the jewelry?!
6. The money. I love knowing that I am making money that I can contribute to school debt, helping others, monthly bills, my beloved digital camera that I still haven't gotten, and maybe Christmas presents.
7. Oh, and did I mention meeting people?! I have lived in this town 1 1/2 years, and I have done LOTS more in this town for the last 14 years, and I don't know anybody. Finally, I am adding cell phone numbers, meeting people, running into people when I am doing errands, and really getting to meet people. Oh, I love it.
8. Girls' night out. I get to leave my kiddos with daddy and hang out with the girls. Scheduled. On my schedule. And have lots of fun.

Okay, believe it or not, that's not a pitch. I am really excited about this opportunity that God presented to me. He gave me confidence while I was praying about this whole thing by bringing to my mind Proverbs 31.

"She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands.

She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she plants a vineyard,

She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms.

She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night...

She extends her hand to the poor,

Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.

She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household is clothed with scarlet...

Her clothing is fine linen and purple...

She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies sashes for the merchants.

Strength and honor are her clothing...

Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised."

These verses gave me confidence in using my gifts and abilities to care for my family. I can clothe them in scarlet; I can wear fine linen. I can sell, buy, and be in business and bring glory to the Lord and my family.

But to remember the moderation. It is not for my own gain, but to help the poor; be a merchant of God's money, and to remember that Charm and beauty is fleeting, but my true worth is in my LORD and God.

PS Brian started a new business too! MANCAVE

You'll be seeing a post on that in the future, I'm sure.