Richard, thank you. I’m reading this on the final hour of Christmas day. Taking in all your words and imagery and channeling that light that is so angelic. Sending you strength and health to the boys as you reimagine the winter.

Beautiful family - with you in spirit. I’ve got cookies to drop off tomorrow. Huge hugs, Richard. Love is flowing to you. Thank you for sharing this.

Richard ~ thank you for sharing and being real with where you’re at. It’s so much! I’ve been thinking of your family, have a gift to drop off, and hope to connect soon. Sending love 💕

Sending love to you and your family, Richard. Each and every day, you can only do your best, and that will look different every day. Some days are better than others, and I pray that the good days will soon start to outnumber the bad ones. Allow yourself time and space to feel sad, cry, be angry, yell, and grieve. Only then can healing take place. Be gentle with yourself. Peace to you, friend. ❤️‍🩹

So good to hear from you, I’ve been thinking about you and holding you in my heart 💕 There are so many swirling emotions… I appreciate that we both have children born on Christmas, and I’m so glad you’re able to share about your grieving & healing, what’s real. I’m missing Angela too, sending you all love and light in these darkest nights ✨

Richard- you’ve been on my mind for weeks- now I know what to pray for - For your days to have more gaps and lulls than duties and stress. Thanks so much for your realness. Your love and connection to Angela was and is so remarkably intense. She is so greatly missed!
You have enormous days and must be exhausted. Hoping new light shines in your heart and the house to give you all a much needed break this winter! Thanks again for sharing- how can we help?

Richard, I send so much love your way, and appreciate your raw sharing, with trust in your community as witness. Christmas always brings the memory of joyously hosting Birchie when Riv was born. Such magic. Thank you for your honesty, your realness, your love, and for keeping. Angela’s spirit so vivid. We love you all.

Owning your grief, to the extent your heart has room, is the only path for healing and wholeness. You’re lighting the way ahead for yourself and all of us who are walking with you, in your grieving and our own. Deep bow to your courage and openness.

Richard, Your authenticity is being fully human and that includes the pain and grief ongoing as long as it needs to be. BEING truly open among friends and family in a safety net of love. There is no expectation that you will be anything other than what you truly feel at this time. Merry Christmas through it all. Love Lori and James

Sending you and the boys lots of love Richard 💜