Dear sister,
Happy New Year. I’m grateful you’re prioritizing health, and I appreciate you reaching out with thoughts about our family’s wellbeing. Here’s to keeping the good vibes, the broccoli sprouts, and the balance strong in the year ahead.
About the visit: we weren’t expecting company. A rung of the doorbell woke us from a deep morning hush, and I nearly reached for my phone in a panic—always a little on alert when the door is opened without a heads‑up. Your arrival, with your little one in the stroller, was quick and quiet, and I’m glad we could observe things calmly from a safe distance. I’m not sure who else was with you, and I’m not going to guess. What matters is that we all stay mindful of safety, privacy, and our own limits.
Two weeks later, reading your note about our home felt jarring. We’ve invested in our home not as a stage for drama, but as a sanctuary for health, comfort, and light—good curtains for climate control, plants and garden for joy, and a living space that nourishes us. I won’t pretend those decisions are anything other than practical and heartfelt. I’m keeping our boundaries clear, because healthy boundaries are how we all thrive.
We’re all human, and wellness looks different for each of us. I hope you’re taking excellent care of yourself—mindful, steady, and kind to your own health journey. We all deserve spaces where we feel safe, supported, and bright.
Warm wishes to you and to everyone in your circle. May luck, health, and light follow you into the new year.
With care,
Ally