A young woman leaves the east coast and the life it represents, driving across country until she finds herself in Portland. Not even her original destination, but a place of new beginnings and green everything and her sister's presence. She has little but her dogs and a cat and big dreams. Before long she finds herself with a multitude of friends, a developing plan, and a feeling of flow–finally.
Yesterday, six months from the beginning of her pilgrimage, my friend Jennifer Lynch opened Portland Smoothie Company in Portland. I'm tempted to say she did it on her own, and in a way she did. It was her dream, her determination, her heart that made it happen. However, she also asked for and received help from anyone who had the expertise to move her closer to the manifesting of her goal. Her sister became her partner in this endeavor in ways many of us can only imagine might be possible.
So, the next time you're downtown Portland, on Southwest Third Avenue between Stark and Washington, stop by the sweet pineapple colored stand. Treat yourself to the best smoothie you'll find in these parts, and to Jennifer's joyful energy. Not only will you be feeding your body and your spirit, you'll also get to be a small part of this amazing miracle.
Jennifer and Carrie on opening day.
12 comments:
Congratulations to your friend! Oh, I wish I were close enough to visit.
Love the realization of dreams, and that your friend had the courage to pursue hers. If I ever get to Portland, will visit her smoothie shop! In a heartbeat.
Oh Deb! Thank you so much :-)
LOVE!
Here's to dreams and heart to make them happen. and asking for help. I am learning to do that. I think it is braver in many ways then going it alone. Congrats to your friend.
How cool is this? WOW. Portland is one of MY FAVORITE U.S. cities. I WILL go see her next time!!!
Blessings,
Patti
Congrats to your Friend, Deb!!!I love Smoothies but i am in India...would love to eat there some day in the future..Have a good day..
I will be looking and I will tell her you sent me :).
Awesome! Portland is someplace I plan to visit someday. I'll be on the lookout for one of her delicious smoothies! =)
Ack! Wasn't expecting to see myself when I came here!
Love this, "She has little but her dogs and a cat and big dreams. "
GREAT post! Great smoothies! Great human, that Jennifer!
What a cute photo! Congrats to your friend.
A reminder to me of how a sister can be such a great encourager to help one achieve a dream. Thank you.
Love
Mark
I'm coming this summer and you and Carrie and I will all go have a smoothie! Sounds perfect to me!
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