Why I don't think I will be closing.

[Former_Member]

I started sewing right after I had twins, and I loved it. It was something for me, it made me happy and the compliments my kids got wearing something I made me so proud. This wasn't supposed to be a business, but the more "can you make one for me?" I got, it suddenly became a business. Something to make a little money for us, and something for me that didn't involve wiping boogers or looking for pacifiers. Every compliment I got my husband was the first to pipe up "She made that, can you believe?" Always my biggest fan.

He died suddenly in May. I refuse to let one more thing I love disappear from my life. I REFUSE. So call me reckless, call me crazy, and if necessary someone remember this post and help bail me out! But I don't see not doing this anymore, I just don't. I sincerely hope that things change so everyone can stay in business, best of luck to everyone.

[Former_Member]

I am sorry to hear about your husband.

Keep fighting hun. I support your decision!

[Former_Member]

I bet your husband would be really proud of your decision. :)

[Former_Member]

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, too.

[Former_Member]

I'm sure your husband would be proud of your rebellion! THanks so much!

[Former_Member]

thanks guys!

[Former_Member]

Sorry to hear about your husband! He must be very proud :) I'll totally bail you out if I have to!

[Former_Member]

Your husband would be very proud of you!!!

[boodybabies]

When I started reading your post, I though..."that is sooo me" with the looking for passies and wiping the nose and finally I have something to take me away from that, something that gives concrete evidence at the end of the day that I accomplished something. And then my breath was taken away...I am so sorry for your loss!! I can't even imagine what you must be going through! You hang in there and I will come bail you out (or share a cell with you)!

[Former_Member]

You stay strong.

Our prisons are over running now and some state had to shut down a prison from lack of money. I rather they'll put all indie crafters in jail. If we're poor to boot they won't get any money either. wink

Hugs to you.

[Former_Member]

Should we be starting a "bail your fellow etsians out of jail" fund? a.....bail out....if you will?! hehe!

[NotMyTreeStore]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry about your husband, and best of luck to you and your family!

[Former_Member]

should read I rather doubt!.... grin

[Former_Member]

I'm sure your husband is quite proud of your decision. Stay strong and do what your heart tells you to. ((hugs))

[PrairieDogPaperCo]

I hope every thing works out well for all of you with children based businesses. So sorry to hear of your loss, so I hope this gets amended for you especially. hugs.

[Former_Member]

Thank you for sharing your story. I am so, so sorry about your husband. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[Former_Member]

I am so sorry for your loss, thank you for sharing your story with us. I went to your blog and my heart breaks for you and your family. You are a very strong person and I can tell reading your blog that your husband would be behind you 100% just from reading one of your posts a week after he passed. You said he was so proud of you and even hearted your shop.

This is definitely one of the reasons to fight for this law, even those of us that are closing shop or don't sell children's items.

(((BIG HUGS))) from one mommy Etsy seller of twins to another

[Former_Member]

Exactly Boody, something for ourselves. An accomplishment other than knowing every word to every Backyardigan song ever!

Thanks mim-I know he would be totally proud. damn the man, and such!

And thank you everyone your kind words mean alot. I hope all of us are able to maintain our shops.

[TimelessTreasuresbyB]

It is so sad about your husband, but what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. My first husband was an abuser and now that I am so far past him, I am a really strong and proud the be living person. You keep fighting for your happiness ... and never give up!

[Former_Member]

I am deeply sorry for your loss, SteveyandGeorge. Stay strong and trust that we will carry on our love of buying and selling handcrafted items for children.

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Goldie

[YoYoCottage]

I believe many of us have started out not planning a craft business. It just kinda evolves.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a husband makes so many problems on here seem so petty.

I wish you well and I'm sure your husband still telling all the angels "do you believe she made this?". :o)

[Former_Member]

I just lost my dear father this past July. I understand your pain. I'm so glad you have your sons, his sons, to help you go on. I pray everything goes well for your business, and that God will show you how to work things out.

Sending you a big, understanding hug, and many prayers~*~

[KGarnerDesigns]

I am so sorry for your loss!

We're all fighting! We shouldn't have to be forced to give up something so important or operate outside of the law.

I know all the words to the theme songs for Thomas, Caillou and Bob the Builder. To name a few. lol.

[Former_Member]

So sorry to hear about your husband, my son's godmother (my best friend for 17 years) died in May as well. I'm sure if she was here she'd be telling me to stay strong, keep fighting, and don't take any sh!t from anyone. Good advice for all of us, I think!

[woolies]

I am so so sorry to hear of your loss, and I know your husband would be so very proud of you too.