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06/17/2026

Well friends, we’re creeping up on 53 hours in the ER waiting for temporary placement so Kennedy can get the help she needs and hopefully find some stabilization.

This morning was a rough one. She kept using her words and saying, “Okay, bye,” which quickly evolved into, “What the f***?” and honestly… girl, I get it.

At this point she’s restless, cranky, stinky, tired of
being here, and somehow managed to break the foot off a hospital bed. Because apparently even hospital equipment isn’t safe from Kennedy’s frustration.

I was fortunate that my mom beat the storms and was able to give me a quick break so I could run home, shower, pack a bag, and check on everyone. Sometimes the smallest things feel like the biggest victories.

The one piece of good news I have to share is that Kathy has been working hard behind the scenes and plans to have Heart & Flour open tomorrow during our regular business hours. I’m incredibly grateful for her and everyone helping hold things together while we’re navigating this.

Thank you for every call, text, message, prayer, and check-in. We feel every bit of the love.

But as I sit here watching my daughter wait day after day for help, I can’t help but ask: How do we do better? How do we rebuild a system where families in crisis aren’t left sitting in emergency rooms for days waiting for a bed? Because no family should have to call an ER room home while they wait for help to arrive.

For now, we keep waiting. We keep hoping. And we keep fighting for our girl.

We are currently going on 34 hours in the ER.I know I sound like a broken record, but this system is so incredibly broke...
06/16/2026

We are currently going on 34 hours in the ER.

I know I sound like a broken record, but this system is so incredibly broken.

Why are we still sitting in an ER room? Because Kennedy needs temporary placement for stabilization, and we’re waiting for someone, somewhere, to have an available bed.

Right now, there are no options in Illinois. The only placement offered was in Indiana, which we respectfully declined due to Kennedy’s experience there last November.

So we wait.

We wait for a phone call. We wait for an opening. We wait for answers.

In the meantime, there have been lots of tears, lots of frustration, and a whole lot of uncertainty.

Kennedy deserves better than spending days in an ER room while everyone searches for help. Families navigating these situations deserve better too.

If you’ve sent messages and I haven’t responded, please understand. We’re taking it one hour at a time and hoping something opens up soon.

Thank you for the prayers, encouragement, and patience. We could use all of it right now.

06/16/2026

Well friends... when it rains, it pours.

Heart & Flour is still closed at this time, and for the last 24 hours I've been in the hospital with Kennedy. Her behaviors have drastically increased, and we are currently waiting for placement. Until then, the ER is home sweet home.

We were offered the option of returning to Indiana, but given our previous experience, we respectfully declined.

So let's recap the last week:
✅ Lost all of our cold inventory during the power outage.
✅ Lost a phone to Kennedy's rage.
✅ Discovered I apparently have a hidden talent for filing insurance claims.
✅ And now we're navigating a broken system that has been failing this sweet girl since August.

To say we're tired would be an understatement. But if there's one thing life has taught me, it's that somehow we keep getting back up, even when it feels like we're getting hit from every direction.

I'm asking for a little patience and grace as we work through yet another unexpected chapter. We love our Heart & Flour family, and we'll keep everyone updated as soon as we know what the next few days look like.

At this point, if anyone sees me walking around carrying a four-leaf clover, a rabbit's foot, sage, holy water, and a roll of duct tape, just mind your business. I'm trying every troubleshooting method available.

06/13/2026

Update 6/12

06/12/2026

Friends, I hate to ask, but does anyone in the Lincoln area have a generator I could borrow or rent today?

We’ve been without power since last night due to the storms, and while we’ve already lost a significant amount of refrigerated inventory, I’m trying to save the freezer full of doughs and products that are still holding temperature.

I’m happy to pay a reasonable rental fee or work something out. If you have one available or know someone who might, please comment below or send me a message.

Well friends, Mother Nature had other plans for us today.Due to the severe storms and ongoing power outages, Heart & Flo...
06/12/2026

Well friends, Mother Nature had other plans for us today.

Due to the severe storms and ongoing power outages, Heart & Flour will be closed until further notice.
As many of you know, a power outage isn’t just an inconvenience for a small bakery. After hours without power, we are facing the loss of a significant amount of refrigerated inventory. It’s a tough hit for a small business, and if I’m being honest, it’s a little heartbreaking to watch product, time, and hard work end up in the trash.

The good news? If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s how to get back up when things don’t go according to plan. We will clean up, regroup, restock, and keep moving forward. These old knees may be feeling it a little more than they used to, but we’re not staying down.

Thank you for your patience, support, and understanding while we work through this unexpected setback. We’ll keep everyone updated and let you know as soon as we’re able to reopen.
Until then, stay safe, check on your neighbors, and send a little extra love to your favorite small businesses today. ❤️

— Kelly & the Heart & Flour Crew

🚨🥐 SANDWICH EMERGENCY UPDATE 🥐🚨Y’all are absolutely feral.You sold us out of the “Not Today Dracula” by 11:15 AM, so you...
06/11/2026

🚨🥐 SANDWICH EMERGENCY UPDATE 🥐🚨

Y’all are absolutely feral.

You sold us out of the “Not Today Dracula” by 11:15 AM, so your girl had to throw together another batch of croissant goodness for all you sandwich fiends.

Fresh in the case:
🥓 Lunch Jammer- Ham, provolone, crisp bacon, spicy bacon jam, and fresh romaine
🍯 Sweet Hammy- Ham, provolone, bacon, honey mustard, and romain
🐔 Chicken Salad Club- House chicken salad topped with crispy bacon and fresh romaine

At this point, I’m not saying these sandwiches are developing a cult following… but I’m also not not saying that.

So if your stomach is growling and you’re dreaming about buttery croissants, bacon, and all things delicious, you might want to get here fast before these disappear too.

🧄🧛 NOT TODAY, DRACULA 🧛🧄We heard vampires were in town, so we took precautions.Introducing the Not Today, Dracula:🥐 Flak...
06/11/2026

🧄🧛 NOT TODAY, DRACULA 🧛🧄

We heard vampires were in town, so we took precautions.

Introducing the Not Today, Dracula:
🥐 Flaky croissant
🧄 Garlic chive cream cheese
🍖 Ham
🧀 Gouda
🥬 Crisp romaine
🍅 Fresh tomato
🍯 A touch of hot honey

We can’t guarantee it’ll keep away toxic exes, energy vampires, or your in-laws… but Dracula doesn’t stand a chance.

Come sink your teeth into one before they disappear.

Sending a huge Heart & Flour Birthday wish to our favorite girl Lexi Lou Who!! ❤️❤️
06/11/2026

Sending a huge Heart & Flour Birthday wish to our favorite girl Lexi Lou Who!! ❤️❤️

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527 Woodlawn Road
Lincoln, IL
62656

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Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 2pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

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