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"Happy Birthday Kayleigh"

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In this world we live in, experiencing the birth of a child is beyond any emotional understanding. We crave the excitement and milestones that are set from each passing day for nearly ten months until that child graces our presence away from the womb. Envisioning a perfect world with a perfect pregnancy is what many people live for, sharing their love and building a life that will once touch the lives of others. No one is ever prepared for trouble, no one is ever prepared for fear and no one is ever prepared for what God's plan is. We are prepared only to take what God has given to us and make it better through faith, hope and love. In December 2007, Aimee and Adam Freeman brought a souvenir home from Disney World. Her name was to be Kayleigh Anne Freeman and little did the Freemans know, this precious girl was going to touch the world. Several months in to their pregnancy, a routine check up at CMC's Maternal Fetal Medicine downtown, was given to determine the sex of their bab...

Shout it to the World!!!

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First of all, thank you all so much for all the Happy Father's Day wishes. It was a tough day, but thanks to my good friend Joseph for getting me out of the house. We took a long bike ride down to the south end of the beach, back up around the loop in Wrightsville Beach, and then some. I would say all together, we traveled a good 15-20 miles and I was certainly in a much better state of mind when I was done. Exercise certainly uplifts your soul. As you all know Wednesday June 23rd is Kayleigh's birthday and what I feel would be a good gift for Kayleigh up in Heaven is that every single one of you share her story with someone you know, don't know or needs to know so that they too can be touched by an Angel. One thing that I know for sure, and I am sure Aimee would agree with me, is that we will never stop sharing Kayleigh's story with the world. We will continue to carry on her legacy and touch as many lives as we possibly can. She was and continues to be such an inspira...

Kayleigh's Birthday

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I am so excited because next weekend, my Mom and Dad will be venturing out to Wilmington to spend the weekend with me and all my great friends. It will be their first time coming out here and we have some exciting events planned. A good handful of us are all gonna go out to eat at a beautiful restaurant downtown on the waterway to enjoy the beautiful sunset and then dive in to a delicous "Healthy" home made cake made with love by my mom to celebrate Kayleigh's birthday. It is going to be wonderful and I am so looking forward to having my friends and family there with me. Other events for the weekend are not yet set in stone, but here are some of the options we may be doing: Airlie Gardens , Battleship North Carolina , Fort Fisher Aquarium , Exercising at O2 Fitness , Walking the Loop and the beach in Wrightsville Beach , and other exciting times. We only have the weekend, so we will have to pick the best of the best this time around. It will be a great weekend to celebrat...

Favorites

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Mill Creek Cafe has been going strong for several months now...with lots of different things on the menu each week. We're curious....which things are your FAVORITES? We want to be sure we have our customers' top choices on the menu frequently....so let us know when you have a chance! Which salads make you jump for joy? Which sandwiches keep you coming back? Or is it the good old fashioned comfort food? Hamballs, hot roast beef.... which ones make you hop in your car and spin on down to Mill Creek? Drop us an email, leave a comment, tell us in person, send smoke signals, whatever.... we're eager to hear from you! :-)

Did You Know?

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Cookie platters, muffin assortments, homemade pies.....Mill Creek Cafe has you covered for all your special event catering needs. One of our cookie platters would be perfect for your next business meeting! Or be the star of your family reunion when you show up with one of Jamie's FAMOUS Mill Creek pies! Call today to place an order. Kindly order ahead, as ALL our creations are homemade, baked from scratch.

Gratitude Rock

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I was in a deep conversation yesterday with a close friend and we were chatting about both of our daughter's situations and it brought me back to the post that I wrote the other day about being positive and not allowing the negatives in life hold you back to doing what is good in this world. After sharing this information with him, I could see his attitude completely turn around. He had been dwelling on the negatives of his situation and not focusing on what blessings he should be grateful for having. I told him that I found a rock that sits in my Jeep that whenever I look at it, it reminds me to thank God for all the amazing things that I am grateful for. My rock allows me to start my day off on a good note instead of waking up and dreading all the negative issues at hand. I am not really thinking of much when I first get up and go through my normal routine of taking vitamins, eating breakfast, getting dressed and getting in my Jeep to head to work. It is funny how that works as w...

Negativity or Strength

Some people have asked me lately how I can be so strong after losing my daughter only a short year ago and after replying to a F acebook message today, it dawned on me as to why that is the case. I feel like the time that I would spend crying out to the world to comfort my sorrows is wasted time to share God's love, strength and beauty. When you think of God's image, do you see Him crying, complaining, angry or anything negative, or do you see Him as strong, filled with love and filled with all the right words to say to anyone with a question? Do I miss Kayleigh ? YES!!! Do I long to hold her one more time? YES!!! Do I ever cry when I think about her? YES!!! BUT, something I have always kept in the forefront of my mind is a guy that I used to work with back at Frito Lay nearly 14 years ago. Every time I saw him, he had a smile on his face. Everytime I asked him how he was doing, he would say.."I am truly blessed." There was no way this guy could be in a good mood e...

Fresh Produce at Mill Creek!

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Stop in and enjoy a tasty fresh rhubarb dessert soon!

Cordon Bleu Sandwich & Chef Salad

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The half and halfs are just irresistable! Take a look at this scrumptious pairing! The Cordon Bleu Sandwich and Chef Salad! Top it off with a handful of delicious kettle chips and fresh melon....terrific meal!

Mill Creek Helper

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Meet the newest Mill Creek team member. ;-) If you're driving by give a quick look at the sandwich board...there's sure to be something you will enjoy!

1/2 Sandwich + 1/2 Salad= YUM!

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Our half and half lunch specials are quickly becoming some of our MOST popular selections!! The Chicken BLT Wrap and Strawberry Spinach Salad with Hickory Smoked Chicken make a perfect pair!

Celebrating Kayleigh - Balloon Release for May 11th

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I can't believe we are approaching one year since Kayleigh went to Heaven. Time has flown by so fast as it feels just yesterday when we set off those pink balloons in to the air to remember our sweet little Kayleigh. Thanks to Bo Dean , he has put together a special evening for me at 6:30pm next Tuesday over at O2 Fitness in Mayfaire. He has gathered many of my clients and friends to celebrate Kayleigh's miraculous journey by letting off pink balloons again with notes attached to touch more people. We would love for all of those who joined in last year to do the same and send in your photos so I can post them for all to see. I still have tons of photos from last year that I would like to have put into a video montage with some songs. I will probably incorporate both years, so if you want to have your photo in the video, email it to me at: AdamFreemanPT@yahoo.com Niecey if your out there and want to help again, I would love your assistance in making this video. If you live in t...

Tex Mex Salad

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The Tex Mex Salad is the latest yummy addition to our salad lineup! Layered in a mason jar, this salad is just beautiful.....and DELICIOUS! Paired with the Crispy BBQ Chicken Wrap = SCRUMPTIOUS LUNCH!!!

Celebrate May Day with Mill Creek!

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Celebrate May Day with us! Mill Creek Cafe will be open Saturday, May 1, 8am to 1pm!! We'll be serving a delicious selection at breakfast (including the AMAZING strawberry streusel muffins pictured above!!!) and some of our most popular sandwiches at lunch!

Lilacs Are Blooming at Mill Creek

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Free Smells Today at Mill Creek Cafe

The Perfect Meal

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The Mill Creek Chef Salad is SOOOO good for you....so good in fact you can follow it with..... the Apple Cherry Tart! Fruit for dessert is always best! :-)

My Kayleigh Tattoo

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Now I have a piece of Kayleigh etched in to my skin forever. I always knew this is what I wanted, but finally found an artist out here in Wilmington (Robbie Kass) who does a really good job compared to the guys I trusted out in Charlotte. Anyhow, I thought I would share my new piece of artwork with you all. Believe it or not, it only took 25 minutes but it hurt more than the whole 16 hours (2 - 8hr sessions) that is took to do my arm sleeve tattoo. Go figure! I would love to hear some stories of your artwork. Do you have a tattoo? What is the meaning behind yours? God Bless,

Blueberry Pie Dreams

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We know you've wanted it! Our famous blueberry pie is on the menu for Wednesday, April 14. :-)

Apple Jack Turkey Panini

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The Apple Jack Turkey Panini is quickly becoming one of our most popular sandwiches! Hearty bread topped with apple butter, turkey, grilled vegetables, bacon, cheddar, swiss and honey mustard, then grilled to perfection. Sandwiches don't get much more delicious than this. With a side of apples and the delicious Mill Creek brickle dip and crispy kettle chips this is a perfect Spring lunch! Stop in soon to try one!

Grand Opening Thank You...and the WINNERS!!

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Thank you to all the wonderful customers who attended our grand opening celebration March 19!! We drew for some super yummy door prizes and the winners are....... Fresh baked whole pie Karen Dennis Brian Bergmann Free piece of pie Kathy Perry Colette Parry Vern Schroeder Rylie Meier $10 Mill Creek Gift Certificate Justin Stonerook Dave Frahm Bricen Krafock Dan Levsen Free Meal @ Mill Creek Cafe Dale Ford Shirley Geadelmann Dale Burmeister Renae Edler