10/14/2026
Another beautiful sign along my journey:
I wanted to share another beautiful experience that recently happened in my life. Over the last month, I’ve been weighing the pros and cons of an opportunity I’ve dreamed about for so long — having a storefront of my very own. After a lot of thought, reflection, and listening to my heart, I finally decided to take that leap of faith and move forward. There has been this undeniable energy pulling me toward this opportunity. Of course, there has also been hesitation, uncertainty, and fear. Taking a chance on something so meaningful is never easy, especially when life has changed so much in such a short amount of time. But I’ve been trying my hardest not to let fear make my decisions for me. I kept asking for signs. I kept praying for reassurance that I was making the right choice. And time and time again, I found myself being drawn back to this opportunity, feeling a sense of peace and excitement that I couldn’t quite explain. Yesterday, as I sat down with the seller to sign the paperwork and make this dream a reality, something happened that stopped me in my tracks. Overhead, I suddenly heard the song “You’ll Be There” by George Strait playing.
For those who may not know, this was the song I chose for my husband Steve’s celebration of life.
The moment I recognized it, I said, “This is the song I chose for my husband’s celebration of life,” and I completely broke down in tears.
The seller turned up the music and graciously gave me the time and space to take it all in. In that moment, I allowed myself to feel everything — the grief, the love, the uncertainty, the hope, and the overwhelming emotions of stepping into this next chapter of my life. I can’t explain why that song played at that exact moment. I can’t tell you with certainty what it means. But I can tell you what it meant to me. It felt like a moment I was meant to experience. Here I was, taking a leap of faith into a future I had been dreaming about, while carrying the heartache of learning how to navigate life without my husband by my side. And in the middle of one of the biggest decisions I’ve made since losing him, I was reminded of a song that holds such a special place in my heart. I had been asking for signs, for reassurance, and for a little comfort as I found my way forward. And in that moment, I felt something that brought me to tears in the most beautiful way. Maybe these moments are reminders that love doesn't end when someone leaves this world. Maybe they are little pieces of comfort that find us when we need them most. Or maybe they simply remind us that even in our deepest grief, life can still hold beautiful surprises, new beginnings, and reasons to keep believing. I know this next chapter will come with challenges, hard work, and moments of uncertainty. But I also know that I don't want fear to keep me from living, growing, and pursuing the dreams that still live in my heart. I am choosing to move forward with faith instead of fear, with love instead of doubt, and with an open heart to whatever beautiful things may lie ahead.
As I take this next step with Nevada Cowgirl Creations, I carry with me the memories, the love, and the life Steve and I shared. I wish more than anything that he were here to see this dream unfold, but I am grateful for the moments that bring me comfort and make me feel connected to the love that will always be a part of me.
Yesterday was more than signing paperwork. It was an emotional reminder that even when life takes us through unimaginable loss, there can still be new beginnings waiting for us.
And sometimes, just when we need a little reassurance, a familiar song can touch our hearts in a way that words never could.
“I love you most.”
Steve, I carry that love with me into every new chapter. Always.
