Taken at HArmonize Peoria’s “Musical Peting Zoo” in June 2024
My husband and I met online and after talking for a couple weeks through text, we decided to meet up at Chick Fil A one afternoon. We talked about a lot of things over our waffle fries that day, but one of the first things he said after I sat down was, "I don't want any more children."
Until that moment, if anyone had asked me if I wanted more children, I would have said I didn't know.
As soon as he said he didn't, a feeling of relief washed over me. And I said, "Me neither!" I was surprised by own relief, but confident in that decision.
Adults make big decisions more than we ever thought we would when we were younger. Sometimes we we make them in the moment, like I did that one. Other decisions come about over time.
I've been working on one of those. I've been praying about it, thinking about it, and looking for signs.
While there were signs leading me along the way, and I do believe my prayers were answered, my biggest confirmation actually came immediately after I made the decision.
I felt relieved.
That relief is why I'm more excited than sad to share that Hire A Housewife is not taking any new regular clients, nor are we hiring any new employees.
I have two employees who will continue with their regular cleaning schedules. When HAH isn't a good fit for them any longer, we'll part ways and that will be the end of all of Hire A Housewife's residential cleaning.
I'm SO PROUD of all I've accomplished over the last 12+ years. My 32yo self would be shocked by what my life looks like today!
I will continue to do personal organizing and downsizing on a limited basis for now, but I've decided to turn my attention to my other business, Peoria Music Live, and the non-profit I started, Harmonize Peoria.
One of the reasons I fell in love with the work Hire A Housewife does is that I could actively see how I was making a difference in people's lives. One at a time, day by day.
With Peoria Music Live and Harmonize Peoria, I am making a larger impact on the greater Peoria Area in so many ways, while also making a difference to people individually at the same time.
I've often said that I don't believe my story of homelessness to business owner would have worked out the same way in any other city. Peoria is special. I want to make this city and those surrounding it better.
There are a lot of feelings mixed up in this decision... mostly positive, although I am sad I'll have to be in charge of cleaning my own house again now. 😂 (Mostly kidding.)
Really, I am excited! I believe that by making this space in my life, there will be more room for amazing things to grow. I don't know exactly what that will look like yet, but based on past experience with telling God "I'm listening, what now?" I can promise it's going to be an exciting adventure!
***If you already had an appointment scheduled, or have multiple appointments scheduled, don't worry. Those haven't changed.***
***If you are on our waiting list, I will be in contact within the next week to let you know if I have found a spot for you or not.***
It’s ironic that my last blog post was about what I thought was a sign to keep HAH open, but I can see now how it worked out exaclty how it was supposed to… If you’re reading this, thank you for following this journey. I love you. I appreciate you. I’ll see you out there….