Blog — Creative writing

This heartfelt journal entry reflects on the day my mother passed away—a sacred Friday marked by sorrow, reflection, and the quiet assurance that “Sunday is coming.” Through grief, betrayal, and unexpected loss, I share how faith in Jesus, the love of my husband, and the hope of rebuilding The Blue Bee continue to anchor me. A story of memory, mourning, and the tender unfolding of resurrection hope.

At just five years old, I started my first small business collecting black walnuts with my father—a humble beginning that planted the seeds of my lifelong passion for entrepreneurship. This heartfelt memory explores how faith, family, and creativity shaped my journey from selling walnuts to running a purpose-driven business rooted in connection and community. Discover how a childhood lesson under the walnut tree still guides my path today.

In this deeply personal reflection, Bethany shares how grief, strained family ties, and solitude led her through a season of despair—and how faith, healing, and quiet moments of beauty began to restore her. Anchored in Psalm 22, this post reminds us that even in our darkest valleys, hope still blooms. "What Begins in Despair Ends in Hope" invites readers to walk the path from sorrow to peace, one gentle step at a time.