Colleen:

As I understand it, some individuals increase sensitivity gradually, and you
may be one who will sooner or later become truly allergic to bee venom.

You will be well advised to seek knowledgeable professional advice.  "Better
safe than sorry"

For myself, I am allergic, but have not let it stop me from pursuing a very
interesting and rewarding hobby.  I always suited up very carefully, was
assiduous in avoiding stings,, and always have an epi-pen with me.  I kept
bees for about twenty years until two years ago, when other considerations
led me to stop.  I still carry the pen, drive a car with air conditioning so
as to be able to keep the windows closed whenever there  may be flying
insects, etc.  So far I have never needed to use the pen !!

all the best.

Eunice