September 27, 2023

My dearest,

And so it is: we have moved into our new home. The days of unpacking and cleaning. The weeks afterwards of dealing with contractors returning for various reasons.

But eventually, our home is quiet and our own again.

The sumptuously spacious bedroom. The hidden walk-in closet. (And the hidden gym. And the hidden bathroom. Our new home is all about hide-and-seek.)

The island bar where I can stand and brew coffee for us every morning. The Zen garden with the gravel and giant bonsai and the pond with the bamboo spout.

The bookcases, enough for a library. (We need more books.)

But above all, a home. Our home. Just me and you, surrounded by peace and serenity and the view of the mountains in the distance on clear mornings.

Finally. All we have waited and planned for. Congratulations, us.

Yours, ever and always.