Made in Mississippi Blog

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11 I opened my first blog post with this verse, and I find it just as appropriate for today's reflection too. If you've been following me for a while you know about my career change just over two years ago... and my walking through an open door. This unsettling feeling I had been having for the previous months wouldn't go away, so I made the decision to leave my very stable role as a pediatric hematology/oncology nurse and run this very unstable pillow shop full-time. To mitigate a little bit of the financial risk, I took a part-time job as a school nurse that would allow me more time in my workroom but also provide a small, consistent income...

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11When I started Mississippi Stitches in 2015, I assumed this side-gig would remain a side-gig until I retired from my "corporate" job.  I enjoyed doing projects for a little extra money, and I had no desire to leave my nursing career.  When I reopened my shop and focused only on home decor in 2018, I realized how much more I enjoyed running this business.  As my business continued to grow in 2019, I couldn't shake the feeling that I wanted to see what more this shop can do...