Hello 2019

Welcome, 2019 – I have been planning for 2019 over the last several months.  Before I share my vision for 2019 let me share with you what I was blessed with in 2018 that is going to make 2019 my best year yet.

Rick and Connie Mississippi County Quorum Court Swearing-In Cermony January 2019
  • I have the world’s best husband. He is always supportive even when he cannot see the logic in my plans.  He graciously allows me to continue to grow as a person. He hides his frustration well with my community involvement (animal rescue, homeless shelter, and free health clinic).
  • I have managed to maintain my health, even without exercise and after falling off the vegetarian wagon.  I was introduced to Arbonne and love the products (read farther down about Arbonne).
  • My kids continue to amaze me. The oldest is following his dreams and building his own business. My girls are super nurses and great people. My middle son (kind of sort of ours) has grown into an awesome dad.  My youngest has stepped up to the plate and helped with his grandfather and takin a role in our boarding kennel and rescue – I am one proud Momma.
  • Nothing can change my belief that God has a plan for me – he keeps opening doors so that I can continue to make a difference in my community and in other’s lives.

So what does 2019 hold?

  • Focusing on new energy.  Setting intentions, for how I want to feel, be, and experience my experiences.
    • I want to feel happiness, love, contentment, and peace
    • I want to align with positive energy
  • Setting Affirmations – I want to fully embrace my experiences.  I want others to feel hope, kindness, and joy.   I choose happiness in all I do. 
  • I choose to nourish and energize my body.  I will nurture my mind with positive thought and I will connect to my soul through stillness and a loving perception.

Steps to making 2019 everything I want it to be:

  • Continue to nurture my relationship with God
  • Spend meaningful time with the Big Man (my husband)
  • Complete yoga instructor training (focusing on my mental and physical health)
  • Build my family practice (caring for others)
  • Build my Arbonne business (Living healthy and sharing that experience with others)
  • Continue to speak for those without voices (Build Mended Paws Sanctuary)
  • Spend time with family making memories and saving them for the future (Close to My Heart)

So – what will you do in 2019?  I would love to hear your intentions.
~ ConnieKayA ~
A Southern Girl sharing her passion for living an abundantly blessed life.

A Year End Review and 2018’s One Little Word

As we start a new year, I am amazed at the blessings of 2017.  This past year has been a year growth, professionally and personally.

My family practice grew.  I  found my rhythm to streamline documentation (i.e. paperwork). I was blessed with awesome staff and patients.  As an added bonus my oldest daughter came to work at the clinic.  This has been a blessing, seeing her every day and watching her grow into a professional young woman makes my heart happy.

After many years of discussing and pushing my oldest to coach,
my son and I opened Faultline Athletics.  During the remodeling of the building and installing the equipment, I could not have been prouder of family and the work they did together.

My youngest son who loves anything with wheels started the build on his rock crawler and Black Sheep Rock Racing was born.  We plan to start racing in 2018.

Our family lost a friend and a valuable part of our business team in March, but we have found new footing and continued to grow our boarding business. Bed and Biscuit Boarding has also proven to be a valuable resource for assisting the local humane society with housing.

We have been able to keep my Dad in our home, his mental decline has continued but we have been blessed with an awesome people who stay with Dad during the day and help keep my house and pets clean, safe, and healthy.

My youngest daughter and her husband did not let a chronic illness slow them down. Watching them take the vacations of their dreams, building a life tog

ether makes proud and thankful they have each other.

Our middle son who was driving over an hour to work got a job locally.  To some, a new job does not seem like a big deal, but having him home with his boys is a blessing.

My husband and I both accepted board positions with volunteer organizations we feel are beneficial to our community.   We both believe as did Mahatma Gandhi, we should “be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

I can say 2017 was a good year for my family but it was also a very busy year.  As I begin 2018 I am going to focus on the word, Simplify.  With Simplify as my One Little Word for 2017, I’m looking forward to a simple, intentional, meaningful, purposeful, life-giving, impactful, focused year.

I hope you will check back, I would feel blessed to share my simplified life with you.  Leave a comment to let me know how you plan to spend 2018.

~ ConnieKayA ~
A Southern Girl sharing her passion for living an abundantly blessed life.


	

Building a Family Business

Never in my wildest dreams did I see myself owning two family businesses. My husband and I opened Bed and Biscuit Boarding  two years ago. In March of this year, my son and I opened Faultline Athletics, a baseball training facility.  

We found a building and opened Faultline Athletics, in 45 days.  We have laughed, cried, prayed, argued and learned about working together as a family.

Did you know: Family businesses account for two-thirds of all companies worldwide and create 50 to 80 percent of jobs in most countries, according to the Family firm Institute, a global association of family business professionals.
As I think about the last few months – there are  a few things I want to share with you about owning a family business.

  • Roles and responsibilities should be clarified.
    Boundaries are essential when working with family. The more clearly defined everyone’s job description, the less room you’ll have for workplace conflict.
  • Everyone should be on the same page.
    For a company to succeed, relatives who take leadership or support roles need to respect and abide by the overriding business goals.
  • You should separate work and home life.
    Leaving work at work is a challenge. But try living with your cofounder or direct reports — or spending holidays, birthdays and summer barbecues with them. To avoid feeling like you are on the job 24/7, maintain a “no shop talk”at family gatherings.
  • Always enjoy your time together
    We are blessed to be able to talk daily, watch each other grow, and build a future together.
    (Pictured is Faultline Baseball 14U USSSA World Champions).

I would love to hear your tips for owning a family business.
~ ConnieKayA ~
A Southern Girl sharing her passion for living an abundantly blessed life.