10/24/2026
💙🐝 A Heartfelt Thank You & An Update From Our Family
First, Craig and I want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has reached out, offered prayers, shared our Whatnot sales, purchased fabric, or generously given a tip.
The kindness of complete strangers has truly touched our hearts. During a time filled with uncertainty, you have reminded us that compassion and community still exist in beautiful ways.
🏡 A Little About Our Situation
When we purchased our home two years ago, we did our due diligence. We hired professionals to conduct inspections before purchasing the property. We believed we were making an informed decision about the home we were buying.
Unfortunately, as we've begun making improvements, we've uncovered extensive water damage and concerning workmanship that we had no idea existed.
We want to be very clear: We can only speculate about what happened based on the documentation, information we've gathered, and what we're currently experiencing in our home. We don't have all the answers, and we don't want to make accusations without facts.
What we do know is that our home needs significant repairs, and our homeowners insurance has denied coverage.
Our top priority is making sure everything is repaired correctly.
That means obtaining the necessary permits, following applicable building codes, and hiring qualified professionals to complete the work.
We refuse to take shortcuts or simply cover up problems. No person or family should be left dealing with the consequences of someone else's poor workmanship. We want to make certain that whatever is repaired in our home is safe, legal, properly inspected, and done right.
💙 Where We Are Today
Right now, we're in a holding pattern, waiting for professional assessments and repair quotes.
And truthfully, this waiting is incredibly hard.
It's difficult to plan financially when you don't yet know the full extent of the repairs or what they will cost. It's difficult to feel settled when part of your home is damaged and the path forward is still uncertain.
We're doing what we can, one day at a time.
That's why I've been selling fabric from The Blue Bee Boutique and my personal stash through Whatnot. It gives me a way to contribute toward the expenses while we work through this situation.
🐝 And This Is Where YOU Come In!
To everyone who has purchased fabric, shared a show, offered advice, sent encouraging words, or surprised us with a tip — THANK YOU!
You may think your gesture was small, but to us, it has meant the world.
We aren't asking anyone to carry this burden for us. We're simply doing our best to move forward, using the resources we have and trusting God to guide our next steps.
Your prayers, encouragement, and support are deeply appreciated.
We don't know exactly what the coming weeks will bring, but we do know that kindness has made this difficult season a little easier to navigate.
From our home to yours, thank you for reminding us that community isn't about where you live or how long you've known someone. It's about showing up for one another.
With love and heartfelt gratitude,
💙 Bethany & Craig
🐝 Relax. Refocus. Connect. Stay Creative.
