Somewhere between here and Celamoria.

It was early Sunday morning, and we were heading to Gracie’s next equestrian event.

I absolutely love that place in Tryon.

There is something so peaceful about that venue.

It invites thoughts and feelings that are calm, serene, and full of warmth.

We headed down the steps, turned the corner, and walked towards the sun

and making our way, to the arena.

And I could feel it….

The sun…

peak morning hour,

casting a white glow in a clear, blue sky.

The warmth contrasting on the sandy ground below us,

the heat on our skin.

I felt a wave a peace.

Breathing it in.

Perfect temperature.

Wonderful sensation.

It was a moment that felt classic and timeless.

I then thought to myself,

“This must be what the weather is like in Celamoria.”

I sat with that thought for a moment.

And it was almost as if the air and sun hugged me.

I felt it’s softness.

I felt the calm too.

And you too must have felt it…

because you stop,

catch me in my gaze and look me deep in the eyes,

pausing before saying,

“I love you so much, Rae”.

In that moment,

as we walked towards the sun…

you felt the energy.

The peace.

You were right there with me.

Holding my hand.

Soaking the warmth.

In that moment,

we stepped into Celmoria together.

My eyes filled with tears.

“and I love you.”

August 2026