It is VERY hard to describe just how much Moore Expressions has made a difference in my family's life. I remember my first time walking in the store with a dear friend who I will not name (you know who you are KP:) I was a brand new homeschooling mommy of 3. I was nervous, scared, excited...and completely overwhelmed. This little bookstore seems so crowded to me. I looked around at all the shelves, books, people...and thought to myself "What in the world am I doing here? This reminds me of, "The Never Ending Story movie!". I must have had a puzzled look on my face because a woman tapped me on the shoulder and asked me if I needed help. I stood there kind of frozen and said, "I'm not sure if I'm ready for all of this. I am a new homeschooling mom and I'm scared!" She sat me down and gave me exactly what I needed. A prayer partner! We prayed, she told me not to buy anything, just mingle with other homeschool moms and dads, take a look around, ask as many questions as I needed to, then go home, pray and, sleep on it. I was completely taken by not only their customer service, but the fact they took me under their wings of wisdom to help me along my journey. I can honestly say I have no idea how many times I have been inside Moore Expression over the last 4 years. If I had to count...I'm over 100 I'm sure! I have made MANY upon MANY friends there, whether they are customers, staff, or other moms from co-ops that Moore Expressions help me find for my children.
Here is where it is going to get personal. In 2011, my family of 5 lost our home in Hurricane Irene. 85% of what we had inside was GONE. Trees were collapsed into our home, it flooded, and everything was covered in mold. Just as quick as we lost our home...word traveled through Moore Expressions that a family was in need and within a few days, there was donation after donation from our homeschool community ALL because a few special ladies have the hearts of a GREAT army! Cherrie, the owner...walked me around the store and had me pick out items to get us by so my children's education did not have to suffer any more loss. I get ready to check out and she tells me to have a nice day with a BIG hug and a smile. I asked her much my total was...she hands me a jar of collections and said, "Your curriculum is paid for and this money is yours for your family" I burst out in tears and I promise you, if you have never felt humility before.....this was the mother of it all! I stood there crying, hugging, and SO thankful for this blessing. Moore Expressions might be small, but they are mighty! The aisles might be crowded, but the knowledge you gain from the shelves is priceless. Above all.....the friends you make...are for life, and that is truly something to be thankful for.
(((I'm hitting the 5 **** button two times over -10 stars it is!!! read more