07/14/2026
Good afternoon,
Some of you, well MANY of you, are so kind!!! You share words of encouragement and affirmation in a myriad of ways!
Last Saturday morning did not begin as it should nor as it usually does. Austin, Donovan and I were opening up the day. Before long my hubby discovered that our ice maker was not working but rather just continuously running water through it. Off to Walmart I hustled to grab six large bags of ice. When we were ready to open, we let Donovan attempt to fix our machine while Austin and I ran the shop. I was praying. Outside a group of bikers were huddled together at one of our tables. Knowing that they are believers, I hurried outside and asked them to pray. While all this was happening, I also discovered that our laptop would not turn on. So no music filled our space either. If it's not one thing, it's another!!
But you know, we kept calm and carried on. God did answer our prayers: Donovan found the disconnected hose and Austin got our music running again. What a blessing. Thank you, Lord!!!
Later that same day, a couple came in the shop and began perusing our photo album which shares our shop story. We did not know them. When they were ready to leave, the gentleman came up to Donovan at the espresso bar and let him know how much he enjoyed our story and our shop. Then he laid down a large folded bill, said this is for you and headed out the door! 😳 What a surprise!!! What an encouragement. You know what I told Donovan?? "It let's me know that the Lord still sees us. He sees me!!!"
Today I had the privilege of baking a delicious 😋 marionberry pie. These particular berries are not from around here. There are a few places in the world where they can successfully be grown, and the state of Oregon, specifically in Marion County, is the top spot!! They are large and sweet and delicious, a treat for your taste buds!!! (Yes, my berries were shipped in!).
Wednesday's Bakeshop Experience:
Marionberry pie
Cinnamon rolls
Peach coffeecake
Cinnamon coffeecake
Walnut cherry delight
Panda bear cupcakes
Lemon poppyseed muffins
Blueberry muffins
Caramel apple buttermilk muffins
Bagels
Hot ham egg and cheese sandwiches
Lunch: broccoli cheese soup
Three delicious cold sandwiches
Barista bar:
Honey butter latte
Emerald Isle latte
London fog
Cortado
Flat white
White chocolate raspberry latte
Vanilla chai
Peach smoothie
Vanilla bean frappe
Energy Bear drinks
Have a great evening 😊!!