10/03/2026
October 3rd 2026
Around my 20s I threw my Dad a birthday party at our house I grew up at on October 3rd
I invited the people worked with, friends and family. I took a special trip to get oysters for the grill. It was so much fun. End of the evening we did the cake with everyone singing, it was a great night and so happy we could celebrate my Dad. He partied hard and deserved it.
End of the night after everyone left my Dad comes up to me and said Honey my birthday was the 2nd....
So both 2nd and the 3rd are important dates for me. Whoops
Yesterday was my Dad's birthday. He would have been 67. Gone so soon on Sept 7th.
He was the first one in the family that knew about the market. As much energy as he had to give, asked me questions about what we would be selling. I realize now texting me was a ton of work for him at the time..
And its hitting me now of how massive this is for our business. It's forcing us to do the right thing. Use the vegetables and connect with the farmers. It's pushing us way out of our comfort zone and constantly putting myself in your shoes. What do you need, what would make life easier.
Because losing my Dad is one of the most painful experiences ever. Having our business bloom in the midst of all of this makes me feel like this was the plan all along.
To help me get through it or at least maybe the hardest part.
He knew I couldn't take the pain all at once. I have to work and stay busy for a little while and let things come in a slow drip. He would tell me look at all these happy people Lauren. I promise everything will be ok!
My Dad loved watching the posts I put up. He would keep up with the comments and was so proud of how connected we are to the community. He would especially be proud now.
Thank you, for coming out in the masses and keeping us busy. It's like 1 giant hug.
