08/10/2024
I’m not even sure how to begin this post. Over the past year I have prayed and shed more tears than I actually believed possible. I’ve tried to hold on for dear life even though I knew what God was asking me to do. As many know my health has been severely impacted this year by a host of things that we are still fighting so hard to understand and get answers to. At a later time I will share all the struggles that started 2 years ago and that has led to one of the most difficult years we as a family have ever faced.
With that being said it is with the heaviest of hearts that we have to announce the closing of Sweet Southern Java. My heart has been completely shattered but God has given me the peace I asked for in making this decision. It was not an easy decision and as I stated above one I fought.. If I’m honest I wouldn’t listen.. I didn’t want that to be the decision.. but God reminded me it was He that allowed me/us to become stewards of the shop. I’ve struggled because I didn’t know who I was without the coffee shop.. without all of you!! He has reminded me over this year in what I call my still season.. just who I am.. I am not sweet southern Java.. I am not a cup of coffee.. I am Elizabeth “Liz” Grey Dahnke.. I am His daughter.. and though he allowed us the most wonderful 4 years with you all.. He is asking us to let go and move.. I still don’t know where that move is.. I don’t know His plans for me.. but I do know his word.. I know Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” I hold this verse so very close to my heart. So I know He has a plan!! And one I, in my human mind can’t comprehend right now!! But I trust Him!!
We want to thank each and every one of you for the amazing support over the past 4 years.. thank you for all the friendships, that we hope to maintain for many more years to come!! It has been one of our greatest pleasures serving our community and we are honored to have met every single one of you!!
