There is a voice inside which calls us all.

Last night my family and I watched the movie, True Spirit. It is based on the true story of young Australian girl, Jessica Watson and how she circumnavigated the world at the age of 16. Something that I can not even fathom but it had been planted in her heart at 8 years old. Jessica was determined to do so! She talked of it often and spent years preparing for her journey. I repeat... YEARS preparing. (Logging 6,000 coastal miles and 6,000 ocean miles, per the Australian Museum.)

Have you believing for a dream that was placed on your heart years ago? I am.

Some of you know I am relaunching yumbitz. It's been on my heart for the past 4 years, going on 5.

Even longer, actually in 2017, I heard God say, "put it on the shelf". Then, moments later, my sister Dawn found a heart shaped cookie. Confirmation.

Flashforward to a few weeks ago, I was begining to doubt... then, God sent me a sign.

Literally, my husband opened up the door as he had done hundreds of times before; this time a box waiting for me with my name on it. As he brought it into the kitchen, I recognized it.

My heart sank, I thought I made a mistake; a huge mistake. You see, for one of my other companies I send samples in this box and thought I accidently give them my address... I opened it up and recieved a "heart hug".

That was the very first time I have ever felt that way. Like I literally had someone hug my heart. Inside I found a handwritten letter and a framed map.

A friend of mine that I reconnected with after 28 years made me a homemade gift - a treasure map. It was a piece of the puzzle of vision God gave me and there it was in "framed in my hands." I just started to cry. I could not believe it. Just when I was thinking of giving up, he showed up BIG.

I had sent him a copy of my book and if you remember the story... I had been seeking him out since 2017; when he learned all of this, he was so moved by it, he wanted a way to say, "thank you!" He has been making these maps for over a decade now. It's a passion of his. It took over a week to created. With Amazon now and quick ways to send a gift to recieve a personalized, one of a kind piece of hand made art really felt special. I know that it took TIME and time is my love language.

The reason I share this is cause, I know how scary chasing dreams can be. I also know that REGRET can be even scarier. You've only one life to life.

Jessica was inspired after reading the book Lionheart by Jesse Martin. Jessie sailed the world solo, according to the Australian Museum. And she was determined to do so too.

It was so inspirational to experience her journey, the ups and downs. The belief coupled with the seeds of doubt. And how she overcame because she NEVER GAVE UP!

Watching this movie reminded me of all the times I had a dream on my heart and how he made it happen. They all took time, but they all happened right when they were supposed to. Perfect timing. Or as some say divine timing.

What's your destiny? Lead with your heart. You decide your destiny? Learn to trust. Wait and See.

You will rise and fall, heading the call of your destiny.

So when I write I take breaks. I try to get the message out of me, then I take a break before I review it for grammar/ spelling errors. Earlier today I had planted alot of seeds for my business, (Dam Brands Consulting Business) I was waiting for some replies so I thought I'd look quickly at my email to see if there were any responses. I scanned and saw a reply from a BOOK SUBMISSION Request I made for FAITHBOX.

She congratulated me on my recent success and expressed interest in learning more about my book. She requested samples and price sheets and shared the address for submission.

They are currently working on ideas for 2024 boxes and are projecting to need 4,000- 5,000 units.

She followed up with the expression, "have a wonderfully blessed day!" Oh my , did I just read what I think I read?!!! Talk about pinch me moments!!! My eyes welled up with tears of gratitude. May 22, I reached out to The "Product Manager" and Team of Faithbox, sharing my story and asking how it may be that we could partner.I shared the story of how I was coming up on my very first book signing at Barns and Noble and shared how it was a dream come true. I began to tell of how I put it on my dream board in 2015, "when God asked me to put the cookies" on the shelf, and tell the world "our" story.

I just finished telling you all about the heart shaped cookie and God asking me to "put the cookies on the shelf." For the past 6 years we have kept yumbitz open and have been paying on our trademarks and taxes. I've been waiting for the time for yumbitz to begin again.

And here, today after I write my blog for the day, she responds to me with this incredible opportunity to send my book and pricing over for review for a possibility to be placed in the Faithbox in 2024 with 4-5,000 units!!! That will be amazing!!!