06/09/2026
"We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men." -Herman Melville
Mr. Melville was correct... and no other environment illustrates that better than that of a tight knit community.
It's been 2.5 years since Linda experienced a health scare that rocked us to the core. Through it all, our fellows stood beside us: sending flowers, saying prayers, and still choosing to shop here even when it got rocky.
This Friday, Linda is scheduled to undergo another surgery. We are so grateful for how her recovery has progressed. If you know Linda, you know she never stops. She just keeps chugging! She has been a blessing to so many people.
We would like to make a humble request; that those willing would lift her up in prayer. Please pray for the surgeon's hands, a peaceful recovery, and no infections.
Most of all, thank you.
There's something special we have here, in this quiet valley. It's the connections that people continue to forge. It's the hospitality, the slower pace of life we have as the seasons turn. May the spirit of being a good neighbor never leave this place.
