Keys, a journey, a birthday, and a giveaway!

Keys. Have you ever paid attention to how many keys you have in your life. Keys to your car, keys to your house, keys to the office, keys to your locker. Keys. Each unique. Each with a purpose.

But also, incredibly easy to lose.

Keys. They all open something. Sometimes you may find a key. Maybe someone hands you a key. I'll be honest, I'm intrigued at the possibility. I've taken those unknown keys and tried to force them into locks, manipulate the space...but funny, they just don't fit.

I believe life will hand us many keys. It's like a mass juggling of metal. So many choices and decisions. Which key to choose? What doors do they open?

I also firmly believe God is a master craftsman at key making. He has a plan. He gives us the keys. But He still allows us to choose. He wants us to look to Him for direction. But the choice is still ours.

We have been given a new set of keys.

They are pretty. They are exciting. But they only open doors in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

We are confident that the keys are ours. All six of us are in agreement to make the trip and try them out. But, other than knowing that's what we are supposed to do, there's a lot of unmarked doors down there!

The details? My husband accepted a position in Fort Wayne...LAST WEEK! Their schools are already in session. This was the year ALL my small people were going to transfer from homeschool to "real" school. The school we chose is MASSIVE {{gulp}}. We move on Tuesday. They start school on Wednesday. I'm still not sure where we are going to live.

{{deep breath}}

But. These new keys? We know where they came from, so we don't fear the doors that we open. At this point we are looking at it as an adventure. A new opportunity.

"not all those who wander are lost..." J.R.R. Tolkien

I made this necklace (of course I did!) It's to be my confident reminder. It holds a key. For those who wander. For those on an adventure. It's a limited edition, there are only 9.

Oh yes, and TODAY is my birthday. And since I like to give things away.

I am giving away FOUR $50 gift certificates to my shop. How do you enter?

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The winner will be randomly selected on Saturday, September 8. Entry deadline is Friday, September 7 at midnight EST.  

As always, I am exceedingly grateful for EACH of you. 

You encourage me. 

You make me laugh. 

You are SO fashionable! 

I hope you will journey with me - I know we have all sorts of new things to explore! Watch out Indiana...I'm on my way!

xoxoxoxoxo

lisa