Sweet Rewards

Polly & I had a great day vending this past Saturday at the Lake Arbor Elementary PTA Carnival in Mitchelleville, Maryland. I always like to go to each new vending site with an open mind and heart, ready for the giving and receiving that normally takes place between Polly & Meek and our community. This vending opportunity was no different.

When I arrived I was delighted to see the moon bounces, face painting artist, DJ and food vendors. There was popcorn, hot dogs, snow cones and cotton candy just to name a few. The DJ was very interactive, even taking a few moments to perform for the crowd, playing the instrumental of popular songs and singing the lyrics.

There were a variety of vendors as well. Ladies selling shoes and clothes, those promoting after school businesses, some selling candles and lotions. It was very fun to be among other minority small business owners out promoting our business.

We got plenty of traffic and of course sold books and our newest produce, the dry erase board. We spent a good amount of time speaking with a parent who wanted more information on how to self publish and Sheriff Michael Jackson who is running for office in PG County. Sheriff Jackson has a positive message that he shared with us, he was compelling, passionate and most of all sincere. One thing that stood out most to me was that, he included young children in his conversation and told us all that 'we are the main ingredient' and that 'we must hold our elected officials responsible. He definitely knows his stuff.

At the end of the day, Polly & I packed up with a sense of self accomplishment for a hard days work full of rewards. I cannot forget to mention the Pastor we met who came up to us and struck up conversation, gave us some great ideas for our future book, Brothers Are From Heaven Too and anointed our products and prayed success over our business. He immediately saw our book as a positive children's ministry and we saw him for the man of God that he is.

Truly a wonderfully blessed day!

Continued Blessings,

Meek