I’m a huge fan of supporting local businesses and delicious coffee, which led to a visit to 17 Hands Coffee. It’s a cute and cozy spot and has some of the best coffee, pastries, and customer service I’ve experienced in the city. Their display of scones, cakes, and quiches are mouth-watering, and their overall coffee shop aesthetic is pleasing to the eyes. If you’re in the Hampton Roads area and looking for a great place to grab a cup of coffee or a quick bite to eat, head into 17 Hands Coffee and enjoy!
About a year ago, I had a dream my dad wanted to talk to our family about something serious. I wasn’t sure what he wanted to discuss, but I knew it was something I needed to prepare myself for. Around the time after I had this dream, I remember stopping by my parents place and sensing something was going on that they weren’t telling me. I tried to dismiss what I’d been feeling, but I couldn’t shake it. Something serious was happening. As I returned to my home after visiting them one day, I was in my kitchen washing dishes when a heaviness hit my heart like nothing I’d ever felt before. Something’s wrong with dad. That’s what that dream was about. God, what’s going on? As I continued washing dishes, I started crying and praying. Then in mid-spring, my dad held an unexpected family meeting that would change all our lives forever. He hesitated at first, and as his voice started cracking and he started crying, he said, “Well, I wanted to talk to ya’ll to tell you that I have kidney disea...