Happy Thursday {{First Name | all}},
Today, my wife and I finally arrived back home. After weeks of upheaval, with three air filters humming softly and an air quality sensor keeping silent vigil, it feels deeply reassuring to be home. For now, things are stable, although air quality concerns and ‘what do we do next?’ questions hang in the air. For a moment, we feel lucky and don’t take it for granted that we’re able to be back in our home when many aren’t able to say the same right now.
Over these past weeks, I’ve been overwhelmed by the kindness and understanding of our community. There were emails and texts—messages I often didn’t have the bandwidth to respond to and am still behind on—that brought me comfort just by knowing people were thinking of us. I can’t put into words the gratitude we have for our friends who hosted us in San Diego—literally the worst houseguests as we arrived and promptly caught the flu.
Battling the flu over board games
Then there were moments of unexpected joy. Coming home today, we had no groceries, so we ordered in, and I found myself craving barbecue sauce. Finding that jar of Texas’ BBQ sauce waiting for me in the cupboard—a gift from Jervin —put a huge grin on my face. It’s a simple reminder of how meaningful small acts of care can be, picking you up even when you’ve had a rough few days. Shout out to Texas BBQ Sauce!
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To everyone who reached out, supported us, or just thought of us during this time, thank you. Your understanding, especially as my posts slowed and my focus faltered in the face of the fires, means the world to me. I’m back now, re-centered and ready to continue the journey. And today, I want to reflect on a concept that has been profoundly present for me these past few weeks: Radical Acceptance.
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