Since my arm is in a sling while i recover from elbow surgery, I had to use wheelchair assistance on my first trip to Eden Prairie, Minnesota to see my best friend and her beautiful family. As they rolled me around in the airport- i was deeply humbled to need assistance and for such kind people to be willing to give it. I definitely stuck out in a crowd – ha, it was embarrassing to have everyone look at me and to get the full pat down from security. But the good part (aside from building empathy for those who need that assistance daily), was that i had an excellent seat on the plane. SWEET!!! and everyone helped me with my stuff… i didn’t even have to try and find bathrooms or the luggage pickup – I was just taken there

When i landed in Minnesota, my beautiful friend came bounding in ready to serve and help me. And serve, she did!! Her love for me overwhelms me – she served me joyfully and thoughtfully all week. One day when she was doting on me, i just teared up in saying thanks for helping – she held me and said “I love you, it’s a joy to serve you and love you.” God is good, you all!! – she is definitely an example of God’s grace to me – I pray that you have that in your life and can be that in someone else’s. Here is a photo of my gorgeous friend working it on the trail – from the family photography session that you will see in a post coming soon.

My friend is known for her written and detailed schedules… i have teased her quite a few times on the matter – especially if she forgot something crucial like writing down to feed the children or when she had oddities such as set baby by the window for an hour. HaHa! (she wanted her kids to be able to peer out on God’s creation- good reason – funny methods – love her!!!) A few days before i arrived – i received my itinerary. I’m still kind of upset that i didn’t get my fruit smoothie on Thursday afternoon as was spelled out in the schedule – but i guess i will give grace!! We did have lots of delicious coffee tho!! We went to this adorable little coffee shop in Eden Prairie where i am sure if i lived there- i would go study there- cute with lots of history. The Dunn Bros Coffee Shop is in the historic Smith Douglas More house which started as a community gathering place in Eden Prairie in 1877 and continues as a coffee shop. I just thought it was cute – so i had to get some photos. I took this of my coffee and added some texture.


Writing on the wall from 1877 and i just loved the leaves on this antique table






such a quaint little coffee shop in Eden Prarie -you should visit.

one last one of my friend deep in discussion about theological matters whilst i played with my camera – don’t ya know!!

More photography from the Minnesota adventure coming soon