Perseverance. Hope for the future. At times.....frustration and tears.  All a part of starting a business during 2020: a year full of surprises and challenges to overcome. 

We had no clue when we started this Soljurn Coffee Co. journey, that we would be working to build the business separated by border closings and travel restrictions; Jedie and myself in the US and Jairo in Costa Rica.  However we did have a sign in February 2020.  As we drove into the mountains of Costa Rica to buy our coffee, we followed a bob truck with "Be Strong and Courageous," in bold letters on the back.  Yep, couldn't have been a more spot on message for this year.  So with that powerful reminder we have kept on keeping on toward the goal: establishing a retail website that offers hand selected specialty coffee and hope, while supporting several worthwhile causes that help to change lives around the globe.

Being a full-time mom is the most challenging thing that I've ever done (though totally worthwhile).  Add in being a full-time mom, without full time childcare, displaced and without Jairo, and navigating all the details of starting a business.....whew interesting times.  I've cried, laughed, played with my son as best I can, edited website copy, tasted and worked on our roast profiles, stamped boxes, multi-tasked to the max, you get the picture....  Even though it hasn't been easy I know without a doubt that when we look back at the last 8 months we will be astounded at what was accomplished.  We know none of it is by our strength or power, but purely by the grace of God.  We are also thankful to the family and friends who have hosted us in their homes and encouraged us along the way.

Circumstances come and go, but true joy is found in quiet trust and faith.  This season is a circumstance and we choose joy knowing all things are possible to those who believe.  Sometimes our momentary struggles seem like they will never end, but if we don't give up we will reap a harvest.  No matter your situation, we believe there's a hope and future for you and we encourage you to push through toward that.  If we can do it, so can you in whatever you are called to do.  

We are excited about the future and bringing exceptional coffee to you.  Everyone who sips our coffee is a part of this journey; so hop on board and Soljurn with us.  Change your coffee routine and change lives in the process!