Renshaw Music as a retail store has been open now for two weeks. Developing new relationships with vendors, teachers for the studio, and a few allies that supply equipment for the teaching rooms and sales floor on a consignment basis has been chalanging yet enjoyable. It is an ongoing process, though that is going to take time.
My ribbon cutting is on October 19th and I am hard at work preparing for that so I am very busy. One thing that I am coming to understand in a different way is how the economy is effecting my customers. The "experts" talk on the TV about the economy and it's effect on the population but when the customer comes in whose husband just lost his job with some little ones that want to take music lessons and affording the instrument or the lessons is going to be very difficult for the family, the damaged economy presents itself in a different way. It wasn't easy for my parents to provide the lessons and instruments for me but I am glad they made the sacrifice and part of what I enjoy in running the store is being a part of enriching the lives of the families that I serve by offering good products at a good price.
The economy will likely improve but that will take much time too. Whether the economy improves or not, however, the thing that gives me the most hope and encouragement is that the Lord is in control. Being anxious about my personal circumstances or the store does nothing but trusting the Lord brings His peace, which is all I really need.
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