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I hosted a Paint & Wine night on Valentine’s Day to align with my class theme of “Embracing Change.” It looked fun in the photos, and it was. But afterward, I walked away discouraged. Why do I rush into big ideas, give 80%, and then feel the crash? This night exposed a pattern in my life, in leadership, and even in marriage. It also revealed something unexpected: grief can soften, seasons can change, and life can feel lighter without forgetting love.

This Christmas card reflects a year marked by both deep loss and meaningful growth. After losing my dad in January, I stayed grounded through movement, faith, and community, racing, teaching yoga, opening Muir Rock Fitness and Yoga, and sharing time with Teri’s family on a much needed cruise. It’s been a year of rebuilding and remembering, learning to notice the light even in the rain, and moving forward with gratitude, grace, and hope.

Life has been full in ways I did not expect, and I have avoided the quiet required to write honestly. I still miss Teri deeply and the life we built together, especially during the holidays. At the same time, my life now contains laughter, work, fitness, and moments of real joy. That joy sometimes confuses me. I wonder if it is possible to move forward without leaving her behind. I am learning to hold both grief and gratitude at the same time, trusting God to shape what com