
Thank You, Lucius!
Lately, I’ve been reminded how important it is to hold onto one another during difficult times. When life shifts in ways we aren’t prepared for, it’s often the presence, care, and quiet thoughtfulness of others that help steady us. Grief has a way of making the world feel smaller and heavier. But the people who reach out, who remember you, who offer even the smallest gestures of kindness, can gently expand it again. Those moments don’t erase the pain, but they do make it more bearable, and they remind us that we’re not moving through it alone.
After my stepfather passed away, an author friend of mine, Lucius, created something unexpectedly beautiful for me. He coded a custom cursor effect for my website, where little sparkles follow your movement across the screen. It’s light, playful, and full of joy in a way that quietly lifts the space it lives in.
What makes this gift so special isn’t just the creativity or the technical skill behind it, but the care. It’s a reminder that even in moments of grief, there are people who show up with kindness in ways that are uniquely their own.
Lucius, thank you for your thoughtfulness, your time, and for creating something that brings a bit of brightness not just to me, but to everyone who visits my site. It truly means more than I can put into words. Sometimes the smallest details end up carrying the most light.