Casserole Connection

(7/28/2024)
Happy Sunday, y’all!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful and relaxing weekend. I know we needed this rain for sure!

Sadly, our summer with our granddaughter came to a close and we had to take her home. It was a very long trip and we had almost no time in which to make it happen but Hubby was a trooper and managed the 24 hour, round-trip drive in just over 2 days.
We miss her already and we hope she has many wonderful memories to cherish. I know we do! 😊

During the ride and over the last weeks and months, we have spent much time in discussion and prayer regarding the future of Casserole Connection. When I initially started the business it was during a time of limited travel and was a welcome relief to many people in search of something like what I had to offer. I was one of very few people offering this service and quality, and I was blown away by how warmly it was received by everyone.
But as prices have continued to climb, others have entered the market space and quality ingredients have become increasingly difficult to source; the challenges I face week to week have increased exponentially. To the extent that the time I spend trying to cover all of these issues has turned into such a large number, that quite frankly what I have to show for it at the end of the week simply isn’t worth the incredible amount of time and expense.
Additionally, the added time leaves me with little to no time to rest, be with my family, keep up with my home or practice my faith as I believe I should. To the extent that I had to ask myself if the pursuit of success was worth feeling like a failure in the areas of my life that mean the most to me.
So I prayed with my whole heart that the Father guide me…and as if in answer, I got a call for a position with a local school, preparing meals for the children. While I know I won’t make much of a living doing this, I also know that the weight of the world seems to have been lifted from my shoulders. I feel like I can breathe a little and after being under constant pressure for so long the relief I feel is truly a blessing from above!
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. - Jeremiah 29:11-13
Does this mean I won’t make and offer wonderful, tasty and wholesome dishes and treats from time to time? Of course not! Let’s not get crazy…LOL!! 😊 But what it does mean is that it will give me an opportunity to do some private chef work, unique meal prep and to put all of the fun, joy and love back into the offerings I will have in the future. Because as I said from day one, “If I can’t give y’all the very best, I’m not going to offer it to y’all!”

So please keep an eye out for future pop-up offerings and fun things I will make available. (Especially around the holidays!)

Hubby and I want to thank y’all for being such a blessing to us and to thank y’all once again for all of the love we have received as well as the many bonds of friendship we have formed with everyone. We truly love and appreciate each and every one of you!

Love and prayers to all,
~Melissa

Happy Monday y’all!!
I will be away from my phone for most of the morning and as soon as I am free, I will get back to you. I Only a few spots left available for this weeks offerings so don’t wait to order. Have a wonderful day friends!

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