04/19/2024
Long Post Ahead⌠Please hang on until the end!
Dearest Southern Charm Family,
I would like to first thank you all for loyalty, your outstanding accomplishments, but more importantly, your friendship.
Starting Southern Charm Bakery & Cupcakery out of my home 9 years ago, I spent countless hours, blood sweat and tears attempting to achieve a dream. A dream that God laid on my heart at a very young age. In that dream, were trials and tribulations, but more importantly triumphs and celebrations. Each day striving to achieve the purpose God had for me.
Four years ago, that dream became a reality! We have been off to the races ever since. Sharing laughter, tears, life change, and learning to grow- In Him!
In that time, God was showing me, my purpose. The calling He had on my life, and aligned all things, according to His Will.
This bakery has been so much more than just desserts. These walls have held friendships, a place to bond with family and friends that have become family. It has become a place of rest (yes, rest!), a place of allowing God to use me and my staff to bring people to HIM! Over the course of four years, we have seen nine people experience life-changing salvation; through a simple cake. These walls have held tears, counseling sessions, mentorship, and enough laughter to brighten even the darkest of days.
However, the countless 14-to-16-hour days have taken a toll on not only my physical health, but my mental health as well. Those who know me, know I am not stop⌠until I am forced to stop. Being able to prioritize myself is something I struggle with, daily. Itâs no secret that I pour from an empty cup, regularly.
With every cake, cupcake, cake pop, mistake, misunderstanding, macaron, and cheesecake, His direction has always been clear. I have always been one to be able to discern with what the world is telling me verses what God is calling me to do. For that, I am very grateful.
As the seasons change, as does life; I am constantly reminded that God is in control. This bakery was never mine. I was entrusted to be a steward. As my spiritual gifts have always been Servanthood, Discernment, and Apostleship; I have fully relied on God to direct my path. Colossians 3:23 âWork willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than peopleâ. And I have done that, with every ounce of my being. It is literally tattooed on my arm as a daily reminder, I am serving a BIG GOD! In serving a mighty God, I must discern the world vs His Word. Ecclesiastes 3:1 âFor everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heavenâ. V14 âAnd I know that whatever God does, is final. Nothing can be added to it or taken from itâ. I rest in knowing that God already knows my plans and has directed my steps.
I have taken time to prayerfully ask God for direction.
With that said, Thursday April 25th will be our last day open to the public. This decision has not been made lightly. It has taken countless hours of thought and prayer. Doing what is best for my health (mentally and physically), my family, and my overall well-being.
In closing this chapter in life, I found myself in deep prayer. With the realization that I achieved a goal I once, so desperately, prayed for. God heard my prayers and allowed it to become a reality for me. In that, I must be obedient to Him. And follow where He is taking me. Even into the unknown, the uncertainty, and through hesitation. I will trust HIS process.
What does this mean for you all? Any order already confirmed will be fulfilled. In the coming days, we will reach out to everyone individually to arrange pick up or delivery.
Anyone needing to place a custom order, please feel free to submit a request via our website and email. As we are limiting custom orders going forward.
We invite EVERYONE to join us for our remaining time open to the public. We will party HARD until Thursday at 7pm!
We will have ALL the favorites ready for you all to come in, visit, and sit a spell as we reminisce the past 4 AMAZING years!
Lastly, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank each and every one of you for your support, love, and encouragement. It has been an honor! To not only create desserts for you all, but more importantly to serve you and your family!