For a year, we researched and finally decided this was something we should do. I could see how happy this made my husband. It could fulfill his dream to be in the country and have a business that could make money. I’ve always been an entrepreneur and I got excited about the business prospects of this new industry. I didn’t realize at the time that this was never my dream. It was always his dream and I made it happen.
We had money to buy the farm but we didn’t have enough money to start the ostrich business. We needed an investor. We sold our paid off home in the city and moved to the farm believing we would find an investor. In my mind, it was so clear. I could see the person who would invest in us. He would be a millionaire who had a fascination with ostriches. But at that time, I didn’t know any millionaires. I believed the picture I saw in my mind even though it was so unrealistic that it could happen. The millionaire finally showed up in my life and he became our investor!
Within three years, the market changed and that $75,000 pair of breeding ostriches was worth $7,500. Ultimately, this dream wasn’t sustainable and we sold everything and moved back to the city. These two lessons were some of the most important things I have learned in my life. First, I know that I can create whatever I want! Second and most important, I know I must live my own dream!
My life is now a continuous amazing Adventure!