10/15/2026
Say a prayer for our sweet Lennon! ❤️🙏🛐
I know you’re not supposed to share personal stuff on your business page, but as Kathleen Kelly says “whatever else anything is, it ought to begin by being personal.” So here goes.
In a couple of weeks, my baby girl will have major spinal surgery for severe scoliosis. My heart is shattered. I know they do this procedure everyday, but she is mine. And I am not okay. If I could take her place on that operating table, I would do it in a heartbeat.
She’ll miss a month of school, with limited activity afterward. She’s also bummed about missing Halloween, so we’re squeezing in all the fall fun we can before the big day.
If you know anything about me, you know that I love my girls fiercely. And if you know anything about Lennon, you know that she is a spitfire! She is a ball of energy, a bundle of laughs, and will absolutely get through this and be fine. But I just wanted you all to know what our little family is facing this month because so many of you have become part of our family, too, and I know you would want to know.
For those asking how to help:
1.) Support our small businesses. My husband and I may be away more in the coming weeks, but our wonderful teams at Dolce and Radish will be there, making sure we can focus on our girl.
2.) Give our teams grace. They’ll be holding down the fort with the added pressure of our absence. Please show them kindness and patience.
3.) Send a little snail mail! Lennon would love a handwritten letter, drawing, or even a Post-it note. Drop it at the bakery counter or mail it to:
Dolce Bakeshop
200 Jeff Davis Ave., Suite 2
Long Beach, MS 39560
4.) Keep us in your prayers and send good vibes. Between my girls and me, 2026 has brought more hospital visits, appointments, and trips to specialists in New Orleans than I ever imagined. I’m pretty sure they’ll name a wing after us soon. 🤪 We know how blessed we are, but our village is so small and some days even the smallest hurdle compounds it and makes it all feel like too much. Whoo!
So thank you for supporting our family and allowing us to do what we love. Thank you for letting us feed you, love on you, and be part of your family the way you’re part of ours.
Xoxo- Brooke 💖
