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Maggie Whitley

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{Cafeteria :: a restaurant + answered prayers}

August 30, 2010 · 21 Comments
Filed Under: adventures, inspiration, Zack

A week ago Sunday, Zack and I met up with another couple for brunch. We went to this cuuuute restaurant called Cafeteria, and hello! it was decorated just like a cafeteria inside. Loved it! :] It was so hard not to sit and think {quietly to myself, of course} about all of its darling-ness. So I just took photos of everything.

Why didn’t my school’s cafeteria have cute lunch trays like they do? Ugh. So not fair ;]

***

For an appetizer the four of us shared corn dogs on a stick + syrup. So different but so good! The batter was like eating a pancake — yum!

Another photo I had to take was of the cute carafe my creamer came in. And the cupcake + dessert area — drool.

One of the best parts about Cafeteria was that it was open to the outside! There weren’t windows, and it was such a gorgeous, breezy Sunday morning — perfect for brunch with friends :]

What’s your favorite restaurant in your area?

***

After brunch we went on a walk, and ya know, found the house we were going to rent just five days later. We were walking the neighborhoods and looking for the Rose Gardens {see below} when we literally walked up to our {now} house.

It’s been a little clear this past year that God stands firm in that He has great plans for us. Last year, it was on a Friday that we found out we were moving from Michigan to Minnesota. We drove home to Michigan to pack and on Sunday night we were back in Minnesota with everything we owned.

And now, one year later, something similar has happened. We found the below house on a Sunday afternoon. Fast forward a few days to Friday — we’ve signed the lease to move in. Later that afternoon we decide that we are moving TODAY and we start packing/making arrangements. Sunday morning arrives and we’re all moved in, every single item and piece of furniture we own. But this time Zack and I did it all, just the two of us. Yeowwww!

Do you see the pattern here? On Friday we receive the news and by Sunday it’s 100% complete?

God has really been showing us patience when it comes to big life changes and then BAM! He answers our prayers. I’m afraid to write this {what if it comes true?!} but I have to share it: I’m afraid I’ll find out I’m pregnant on a Friday and then hello! it’s Sunday and it’s time to deliver our healthy baby.

…Can I get a chair, please? I need to sit down.

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  1. Sassy says

    August 30, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    My fav restaurant is Stellas in Uptown. Was the Cafeteria in Uptown?

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    • Gussy says

      August 30, 2010 at 1:51 pm

      ohhh, I’ll have to look that one up! :]

      Reply
  2. Southern Gal says

    August 30, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    He’s good like that, isn’t He?

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  3. wishful nals says

    August 30, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    thank you. this is exactly what i needed to read just now. xo

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  4. Nikki says

    August 30, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    Gus, I have a few things about this post:
    1. I love love loveee (d) the cafeteria.. next time you should go to the rooftop! It’s awesome!
    1.5. The roof actually overlooks Stella’s that “Sassy” commented about :)
    2. I remember that fateful Friday one year ago … :)
    3. Your last line or two of this made me laugh out loud at my desk.. thanks for that. If my co-workers think I’m crazy, I blame you :)
    <4 GG

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  5. Shalyn says

    August 30, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    Hello,

    I found about about you, your work, and your blog through another blog’s giveaway of your stuff and I became a quick fan. I’m now a follower (through a reader). I was very inspired by your start-up story (ps- we share the same wedding day) and in both that story and this post is is great to see how God has taken care of you. I know that situation pretty well, myself.

    All the best with your beautiful new home.

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  6. hiyaluv says

    August 30, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    you are too cute and funny at the same time:)
    smiles,
    gina

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  7. simplysarahanne says

    August 30, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    ah! i was all, like, “she’s breaking THE news to us” and then that wasn’t what you were saying. haha. i can’t wait until the real announcement! :)
    simply,
    sarah-anne

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    • Gussy says

      August 30, 2010 at 3:33 pm

      oh no! now everyone’s going to think a baby Gus is on the way {SO NOT TRUE!}

      ps. hah!

      Reply
  8. Megan Lane says

    August 30, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    what a DARLING food joint. love that concept! God is certainly hard to predict but his plans are so perfect.

    p.s. when is that baby Gus going to come along, anyway? ;)

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    • Gussy says

      August 30, 2010 at 4:08 pm

      you got married first, Mrs. Lane — so YOU tell me ;]

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  9. Abby says

    August 30, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    That looks like a super cute restaurant! I love places that are open to nature. Sadly I live in the south so it is WAY too hot to do anything like that until October.
    The main reason I’m commenting is to thank you. It’s so encouraging to read how God is working in your life and I can relate with so much of what you write. Also, you’ve inspired me to learn to sew! When I saw the stuff in your shop and then realized you learned to sew only a few years ago, I figured there was hope for me to learn, too. I don’t know if I’ll ever be as creative as you are, but I’m excited to learn a new hobby. So, thanks for being an inspiration in your faith and in your sewing! :]

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  10. Ruthanne says

    August 30, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    Are you hinting at a possible Baby Gus? ;D

    I’m so excited for you and all God has in-store.

    Reply
  11. Nicole says

    August 30, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    Lovely post! So awesome how God works huh?!!

    Nicole

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  12. mom whhitley says

    August 30, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    …..I thought you might like to know that your sweet Zack was born on a Sunday and I will never forget Pastor Ward and Cindy coming to see us in the hospital and he just wanted to let me know that he truly believed that very special babies come into this world on SUNDAYS, after 25 years, I am quite sure that he was right, what do you think ?

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  13. melissa @ the inspired room says

    August 30, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    BABY GUS!!! BABY GUS!!!! You almost had me jumping up and down but oh well. You’ve had plenty of amazing news to last awhile. :-) xo

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  14. Renee CandyStickLane says

    August 31, 2010 at 9:22 am

    YAY! With all the good energy you disperse – there is no way great things can keep from coming your way! You are such a blessing to others! LOL about your baby predict! If you spit ’em out like that then you should just go into surrogacy :) hee hee
    XOXO

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  15. Jessica says

    August 31, 2010 at 9:58 am

    my favorite restaurant here is a place called catfish hole. they have the best hushpuppies (never liked them until i had them at this restaurant).. and great fish.

    and God is a good God. if we just let him take control & not worry, he won’t fail us. it’s amazing when we see the outcome. we are blessed.

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  16. Amanda says

    August 31, 2010 at 11:14 am

    What an adorable place! I need to get out more.

    Cant WAIT to read your pregnancy news. I just might have to shout that one from the rooftops! :)

    Blessings-
    Amanda

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  17. Brenda (a farmgirl's dabbles) says

    October 6, 2010 at 10:50 am

    We loved those sausage/pancake thingies, too! We’ll definitely head back there for brunch. (Did you know all those desserts are FAKE? Except for the red velvet cake, they told me, after my daughter tried to order one of their pink frosted cupcakes. But that dessert carousel was so fun!)

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  18. Leanna says

    February 17, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    wow, i had a gospel moment when you said:
    Do you see the pattern here? On Friday we receive the news and by Sunday it’s 100% complete
    yes, everything was complete in three days! the work of Christ, that is! That is really neat to see how God’s story intersects ours in ways that point us more to Him.
    have a blessed day!

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