So I'm still in shock... I just found out that one of my favorite places is about to close. Yes, The Grove is closing. Friday. And everyone just found out. I know this might sound ridiculous, but The Grove is so much more than a place! I've been going there since it first opened! I've met so many people there-- more than I can count! So many memories have been made there... The Grove is the place that I go when I need to get out of the house, when I want to see friends, when I'm bored, when I need to study, when I want to play cards, when I want to hear good music, when I want to read, when I want to laugh... It's been such a HUGE part of my life! I don't think the reality will even hit until after it closes and I can no longer "go to The Grove." I know you're probably thinking, "Man, she's describing this place as if it were a dying friend." It comes close. It's not about the building, it's about the atmosphere and the people. It's one of the few places I can go where people know my name. It's like a "Grove family." When The Grove first opened up, you could find me there every Saturday night and the place would always be packed. Things haven't changed too much... It may not always be as packed as it was (I think back then it was because we were all just meeting each other and forming new friendships.), but it's still a good hang out on Saturday night. Honestly, it's probably kept me out of a lot of trouble... I know The Grove means so much to so many people. I've had so many great deep conversations with people over coffee there. So many big things have happened there. I even go up there even when it's closed! There have been times when I've sat outside playing cards with friends. Countless times I've stood in the parking lot for hours just talking until we finally decided to leave. I've had Bible studies up there, meetings, and game nights... It's the place where we meet up to go other places and leave our cars. It's the place where my car got jacked up and the wheels taken off! My mind is racing with all the different things that have happened there. I just still can't believe that it's closing. It's extremely sad and The Grove may close, but the memories that I have from that place will always remain. I'm just thankful for the years that I have been able to enjoy The Grove. God has truly blessed us with an awesome coffee shop like The Grove and all the friendships that have been made there. Everyone, please remember to pray for Donnie and all of The Grove staff.
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That is sad, Alex! I only went there a handful of times, but instantly loved it. I actually think every time I was there, you were somewhere around! What a cool place...any idea why they're closing?
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