The last few weeks have been rough, to say the least.
The shop was flooded over 2 weeks ago. This wasn't due to a broken water pipe, overflowing toilet, etc., but due to the weather and the thaw. Unfortunately, while originally the landlord told me that they were taking care of the repairs, they are now backing down on that statement. Of course, this statement was made to me after the flooring was totally ripped out - not just the damaged area, but the whole damn floor. So, we are down to concrete and I WILL NOT BE PUTTING NEW FLOORING IN ON MY DIME. If this had been discussed prior to the removal of the whole floor, we would have just replaced the damaged area which was probably 1/10th of the entire shop.
On top of that whole mess, my youngest daughter really needed me during a very bad time. She came into the shop to see and talk with me about something serious that was going on with her health-wise. Due to the fact that I had knitters in the shop, yet again, I really wasn't there for one of my daughters in their time of need and that sucks. My family life and family relationships have suffered due to the shop and it's time to end that.
The shop days are numbered......The events of the last few months have put any love of owning a business to bed. I am at the point where I hate going in to work everyday and it is getting harder and harder to get out the door in the morning.
After the shop closes, I'm going to attempt to earn some extra spending money through my weaving. My first venture will be trying to market and sell baby wraps. Let's face it, I have the equipment and soon I will have the time.
My husband is being very supportive of this decision and I can't wait to have more time to spend with my family. The clock has started on the end of the shop and it can't come fast enough at this point. I am totally at peace with this decision and won't have any regrets for closing the shop. Life is too short, my family is too important, and the demands placed on the LYS Owner is ridiculous. I could tell you story after story, but it's best if I just keep that to myself.
