I’ve had a dream of opening my own business for a very long time. I love challenges and I knew this would be one I had to work very hard at. Two years before the pandemic, I shared the idea with my husband, who is very supportive. At the time, it just seemed like a dream, nearly impossible due to the circumstances we were in. I have a teaching degree and my husband is a pastor. I couldn’t leave my full-time teaching job to depend on a business that was just starting. The journey seemed daunting, but God changed everything around, closed doors that really hurt and opened new ones that I am still learning to understand. Thankfully, the opportunity presented itself and I found a brick-and-mortar store. Instead of dreaming about having our own business, we were dreaming of what that business could look like and what we could offer the community. I wanted to bring to the Rio Grande Valley, especially to the McAllen area, a boutique that when our customers and friends walked in, felt enchanting, unique and was filled with floral prints. Our shop is very small, but we hope to capitalize on other areas that will make us stand out. Morning Wildflower & Co is more than shopping. It is an experience where young girls and women can come in, love the brand and build a lasting relationship with us.