The Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach is iconic. Not only does it hold rich beauty, history, and culture, but there’s also a lovely restaurant in the hotel called Becca. I’d visited Becca for brunch with a friend before and thought it’d be a great spot to visit again with my mother. We both went for brunch a while back, and I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere there. The customer service and dining were exceptional, and the sights were breathtaking. Whenever I go to The Cavalier Hotel, I always feel like I’m getting vibes from The Great Gatsby, which is arguably one of the best books ever. If you’re in the Hampton Roads area and looking for a fancy spot to dine, head into Becca 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...