In the week before the accident, Zack & I found ourselves with a few days off, and decided to take a quick trip to Detroit. A few people looked at us like we were crazy when we mentioned Detroit as a get-away destination, but I’ve recently seen so many things about it pop up online that made it seem so fascinating (particularly this post), and we’d already gone almost everywhere within a “short drive’s” distance in every other direction, so off we went! Armed with Design*Sponge’s city guide and recommendations from a dear friend, I was so excited to explore the city–and we were lucky to find out that Joe, our AirBnB host, was a city tour guide! He and his partner Mike couldn’t have been more welcoming or friendly, and totally epitomized the spirit that we felt all around the city, of people who, collectively, have decided to roll up their sleeves and make things better, and who take such pride in their hometown–and we saw so much to be proud of (links & info at the bottom).

Photos from: The Michigan Building, which once held the Michigan Theater, and has now been converted into a parking garage; the lighthouse & conservatory on Belle Isle; The Packard Plant, which we did get a bit closer to, but chose not to stop for too many photos, as there was a bit of…police activity going on nearby; the incredible Heidelberg Project; Detroit Institute of Art, and the John Stephens Coppin mural inside the beautiful library; the Guardian Building; some of the wonderful places we ate & drank, including the gorgeous Cliff Bell’s, Brooklyn Street Local, Avalon International Breads, Mercury Bar, where I had one of the best burger’s I’ve ever had, and we couldn’t resist trying a coney at Lafayette Coney Island  (not pictured: the Grand Trunk Pub, which had great food, and only serves Michigan beer).

On Saturday, on the way to Taylor & Stephen’s wedding–that I had been so, especially looking forward to–I was involved in a serious car accident. Something like this happening, on the morning of a wedding was, quite literally, my worst nightmare. But my dear, dear Zack couldn’t have been more perfect–he called on a couple dear photographer friends to photograph the wedding, and got them all the information and equipment they needed even before I had even made it to the ER.

A broken arm (that needed surgery), two banged-up knees, and a pretty hefty concussion but, otherwise, I’m so grateful to be doing alright (and feeling better every day). I couldn’t be more thankful for all the flowers, notes & cards, the thoughts, calls and visits, and, most especially, for my clients who’ve been so patient and understanding. I’m feeling more like myself every day (even faster than I could’ve imagined), and am looking forward to getting back to appointments and sessions in the next couple weeks. And I’m certainly still accessible by email and phone, if you need anything at all!

These things always give pause for thought–hug your loved ones this weekend, won’t you? And thank you, again, and so much, for all your patience & prayers.