03/06/2026
Thank you, February.
My shoulder continues to heal, and I am grateful to be able to do more in my daily life, especially returning to the work I love. As I have shared many times, since last October when my life came to a sudden halt, I have used this unexpected season in meaningful ways. I have caught up on my stack of books, taken a writing course, and explored new ways to grow my business.
Hank and I have also used this time to truly get to know each other, fall in love, and create a safe home for him. He is quite the character! He and my grand-dog Mater have become good buddies, and we have spent many happy hours at the dog parks together.
My February calendar at Indian Creek filled beautifully. I had the pleasure of helping many new clients while learning new systems and expectations. From the beginning, I have been made to feel incredibly welcome. Indian Creek truly feels like home, exactly the place I needed to return to the work I love. I am grateful to begin with one day a week and grow gradually as my shoulder continues to heal.
Family time has been wonderful as well. I love Elijah’s overnights. He is such a sweet, kind, and smart boy, and his love for animals is heartwarming. I always have to smile when he scolds me for scolding Hank because, as he reminds me, “Hank is new, ya know, Gramma.” Recently we spent an afternoon making Valentine crafts the old-fashioned way with crayons, wax paper, and a warm iron, creating colorful hearts to hang as sun catchers. Elijah even attended one of his online classes from my house. He made sure to tell his teacher that while his background looked different because he was at Gramma’s house, he was still Elijah, her student.
I am deeply grateful for this quieter time since October. It has allowed me to reflect and realize that when I moved to Idaho, I expected to quickly recreate the same busy, thriving business I had in Washington. This season of pause has given me the opportunity to look at that expectation more closely. It has also opened the door to new paths and new ways to share self-care with all of you, my friends, family, and clients.
I am learning to listen more closely to my intuition, to set aside the pressure of urgency, and instead allow curiosity, exploration, and creativity to guide me.
With that in mind, in the next four to six weeks I will have some new offerings and ideas to share with you. I am very excited about what is taking shape. For now, everything is still a bit under construction… but stay tuned.
With gratitude,
Holly
