What's Up Guys,
This has been a very interesting week. We are trying to do a big push to get the Gardendale location up and running. We have 1.5 inspections left to pass and then we are in there. This has been a long uphill journey, and without the help of my Staff and Jeremy Sauder, and my friends, I know I couldn’t have made this happen, so I want them all, especially Jeremy, to know how much I appreciate all their hard work and support. We are convinced that this Kairos Kafe is going to be a tremendous blessing not only to the folks in Gardendale, but to all of our fans and supporters!
The Greek Tacos have been such a hit that I am running those on special again this week. The soups are the ever-popular Cream of Potato, and one I created last week in honor of my Mee-Maw that we are calling Lima Bean Soup. This one is good, a very hearty country stew that would make her proud. There are a few changes this week as we are trying to streamline the menus and make things as simple as possible for you guys. I have incorporated the Kwick Hitter Menu into the Weekly Specials as a “Pasta” option, a “Kasserole”, and the “Soups”. Same delicious goodness and value in the same Kwick Hitter style, only simpler. I hope that you will try the Peach Kobbler this week, and take advantage of the Coupon. I have received so many accolades about the Kobblers, and this was the original recipe from way back when. This week I was watching the packed house Kairos Kafe and observed that we have a neat blend of people that frequent our establishment... Young, Old, White, Black, Brown, Suits, Ties, Dresses, Sweatpants, Muddy Boots and so much more. It makes me happy to see my dreams come true. I hope to see you this week!
A few months ago I think I may have shared with you guys that I was having a struggle because someone was shrinking my clothes. Okay, well not really, but I have gained too much weight, and after trying all types of stuff nothing seemed to be working for me so I made an appointment with a doctor. To be honest I loathe going to the doctor, even for a physical. But I knew I needed some help. I found them through a mutual friend, and I went once just to see what she was going to tell me. The first thing I noticed about this office was that these ladies were very sincere and genuine, and they treated me like a person. I liked them immediately, and after a series of tests I met with Dr. Cowan. I was a little taken aback when I realized she was a gynecologist. Hahahahahaha. I asked her if I was in the right building and she assured me that I was and that she had many male patients. That kinda freaked me out a bit, but after realizing she did many things I let her explain all my test results to me. She gave me a variety of options, and one that had to do with meal replacements. After I explained to her that I was a Chef and that wouldn’t be ideal for me she came up with a plan for me that involved planned eating, and changing a few habits. It really sounded too simple and at first I didn’t see it working. This lady told me to eat bacon ya’ll! That is every Chef’s dream doctor. Her plan actually involved eating all the time, six times a day, and I couldn’t see how that would work. But ten weeks later here I am and I have lost 18 pounds and I don’t even feel like I’ve been on a diet! I feel so much better too! This past week she asked me if I would do a testimonial for her, and I told her that I would share my success if she would share that part of it was me eating the food that we prepare at Kairos Kafe. She agreed to swap links with me, and I don’t do this very often, but if you are having problems in this area give Dr. Mia Cowen a call at 205-995-1009 or look up her website http://mibellawellness.com/ Her expertise has made a huge difference in my life and the best part is that it was done without drugs or fad diets. She is the real deal, and her staff is awesome! And I recommend her and her services to you guys!
Well, it is interesting what a week can bring. A lot has changed with me since I last talked to you guys. Last week I was engaged to be married, and this week I am single. I won’t share any intimate details, but we couldn’t make it work, so I found out that it was time to make a clean break and move on quickly. This had a weird series of emotions associated with it, and the biggest one for me was confusion. Through my relationship with this young lady I have watched Jesus do some incredible things, and the changes that he has brought about have been very meaningful to me. I have always had some huge walls in the area of marriage and relationships, and through this experience those walls came crashing down, but now here we are and it didn’t work out. Did I miss God? Was this a fantasy? Confusing.
I had a long drive this week and I was able to think and pray and listen. It was so weird because I’m trying to think gloom and doom but Jesus was clearly telling me to just let it go and trust Him. But...I really need to analyze it and dissect everything right? He seemed to think not. J That wasn’t part of the plan, so I just said “okay” and it is awesome the peace that I received after that. It made me wonder why I can’t just do that with everything? Just listen to what Jesus says, do that, and trust Him with the results? I really want to learn how to do that.
Relying on my own understanding will weigh me down. It’s a heavy burden to try and figure everything out. When I trust in Jesus absolutely (not leaving all my options open) then He makes my path clear and straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6) It is so neat to be able to Trust Jesus even when the road is Rocky and I don't know what's coming next but I know that it's gonna be good. Because He is Good :)
God Bless you guys. Thank you for supporting Kairos, and have a wonderful week.
James K Jones
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