09/16/2025
Dear friends,
Mom is now at peace.
These past months caring for her have been incredibly demanding - physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially exhausting in ways I never imagined. But being there with her, especially in those final moments, has been the greatest honor of my life. I wouldn't trade a single moment of that time together.
Your kindness and support have meant everything to our family. Most of you have been so patient knowing that Nan is doing this all alone in both the front and back of the house, and we're truly grateful. Some of you have even come in with tokens of care, helped at the shop and offered care for Nik - we're overwhelmed by such generosity. Having such wonderful people thinking of us has helped carry us through.
We're so grateful to be in such a caring and loving community. I'll be returning home to Oly as soon as I can get all of Mom's administrative matters sorted.
With love & gratitude,
Chris