08/27/2026
More Than a Business ❤️
This past week has been a reminder that sometimes you find out just how much people care when life gets difficult.
While I was away helping take care of my mom during her hospitalization, I had people step up and help carry the load at The Rooted Vegan, and I want to take a moment to say thank you.
Layla and Ronna, thank you for coming in early, working longer days, staying later, and doing whatever needed to be done to keep things running in my absence. You didn’t have to carry that extra weight, but you did, and I will never take that for granted. ❤️
To my mother-in-law, thank you doesn’t even seem like enough. You donated your time, jumped right in, and worked your tail off to help us. You didn’t just come in and lend a hand… you jumped right into the middle of it all and worked like you’d been here since day one! 😂❤️ I am so incredibly grateful for you.
And to my wife, Kristi…
You have been absolutely tireless. Through the early mornings and the late evenings, you kept showing up and doing whatever it took to keep our business moving while I was gone. While I was focused on my mom and everything happening with her, I knew that The Rooted Vegan was in good hands because you were there.
I know it wasn’t easy. I know you were tired. And I know you carried more than your share.
Thank you. ❤️
This week wasn’t just a reminder of how much work it takes to keep a small business going. It was a reminder of the people who are willing to stand beside you when life gets hard.
To Layla, Ronna, my mother-in-law, and my wife: I am grateful for every one of you.
The Rooted Vegan is blessed to have you. ❤️🙏
