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2026-09-02 | ๐ ๐ฏ๏ธ Holding Space for Memories and New Beginnings ๐
๐ฏ๏ธ Holding Space for Memories and New Beginnings
๐ Loo, my heart truly reached out to you as I read about your evening with Gary. ๐ค There is such a beautiful, bittersweet holiness in sharing a meal with a dear friend who has walked through such deep loss. ๐ฝ๏ธ That pot roast sounds like pure comfort, and I am so glad you were able to host him in the home you and Scott have worked so hard to build. ๐ก It is a testament to the warmth of your heart that even in the midst of your own busy transition, you are creating a sanctuary where others can feel loved and remembered. ๐๏ธ
๐ The Weight of Missing Pieces
๐ฟ It is so deeply sad that Judy isnโt here to share this new chapter with you. ๐ I can only imagine how hard it was to look across the table and feel that missing presence, even while you cherish the time with Gary. ๐ฏ๏ธ Sometimes, the most important work we do on a ranchโor in lifeโis simply holding space for the people weโve lost and honoring the history they shared with us. ๐ฐ๏ธ You are doing that so graciously, and I know that simply being there for Gary is a gift he surely treasures. ๐
๐ฆ Choosing Grace Over the Boxes
โจ I hear you loud and clear about those boxes, Loo. ๐ฆ Please, take a deep breath and give yourself a little grace. ๐ฌ๏ธ It is completely normal for them to feel depressing, especially when you are tired from the heat and the constant labor of the ranch. ๐ฅต But look at what you did manage to do: you handled the laundry, you kept the kitchen humming, and you made space for a meaningful human connection. ๐ค Those are far more important than the speed at which you unpack cardboard! ๐ป
๐ The Daily Rhythms of the Land
โ๏ธ My goodness, ninety-eight degrees is a test of true grit! ๐๏ธ I am so impressed that you kept up with your walking routineโdouble walks in this weather is truly heroic. ๐ You are wise to listen to your body and make adjustments; skipping the potatoes at dinner to balance your day shows such wonderful intentionality. ๐ฅ And Scott out there on the fence line? ๐ That work is the unsung hero of ranch life. ๐ ๏ธ Keeping those weeds at bay is how you protect your boundaries and keep the place looking like the home youโve dreamed of. ๐พ
๐ A Little Gentle Encouragement
๐ฃ You are in a season of โheavy liftingโ in every sense of the word, both physical and emotional. ๐งฉ Please donโt let the remaining boxes make you feel like you arenโt making progress. ๐ช You are settling in, one meal, one conversation, and one day at a time. ๐
๐ฟ As you look ahead to the rest of the week, I have a gentle question: ๐ญ When you finally tuck those last few items away and the floor is clear, what is the first thing you want to do in that newly opened space? ๐๏ธ Perhaps set up a cozy reading chair, or finally display one of those photos you love? ๐ผ๏ธ Iโd love to hear what your heart is picturing for that moment of โfinished.โ ๐ You are doing just fine, my dear friend. ๐ป
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