Submission (#1326) Approved

Dear Nymphadora,

Oh, my dearest friend, I hope this letter finds you wrapped up warm and cozy as the snowflakes gently fall where you are. I’ve been thinking about you so much lately, and I hope everything is peaceful and calm for you. It’s been a little while since we’ve seen each other, and I miss you so, so much.

The winter has made things feel a little different here. The creatures I usually visit in the tide pools are scarce now. Toots, my little hermit crab friend, is resting in his shell, no longer bringing me shiny bits of sand or rocks to show off with his little hat. I miss him so much. I always loved when he’d scuttle over, all proud of his latest find, and I’d sit with him, singing softly to him as he played. It’s quiet without him here. I know it’s winter, and he needs to sleep, but I can’t help but feel a little lonely without him.

Winter has been a time for reflection, which I’m starting to enjoy, though I’d much rather spend this time with you, my dear friend. You were the one who helped me understand the importance of reflecting—not just thinking about things, but learning from them too. You once said, “Well, darling, there’s no point obsessing over things if you’re not going to learn anything, you might as well reflect on it too.” That stuck with me, and it’s been helpful when I’ve had time to think, but… I still wish I had someone to share those thoughts with. I miss you so much. Your laugh, your confidence—it’s all so bright, and it always made me feel like everything would be okay. I really wish I could be as brave as you. Sometimes, I feel too shy to even meet new people. I’m just so glad I have you.

The weather here hasn’t been too bad. There’s a light snowfall, just enough to make everything look soft and dreamy, but not too cold. Still, I think of you often, wondering how the snow feels where you are. You always know how to make everything feel magical.

I’ve been doing a bit of cleaning up along the shore when I can, collecting bits of trash that wash up. Winter means less trash, but there’s more glass that gets washed up, and it hurts my heart a little. I wish I could spend the day with you, collecting the seaglass and making something beautiful with it. I’ve always wanted to make a seaglass window or a necklace. Maybe one day we could make it together. I’d love to hear your ideas about it.

I’ve been spending more time inside, just like you probably have too, staying cozy and warm. But, it’s not the same without you here to keep me company. I’ve been planning something special for when the last of the cold gives way to spring, something to celebrate the turning of the seasons. I want to gather up all my favorite foods, those things that remind me of warmth and laughter, and make a feast for us. A meal of harmony before the chill fully leaves us, so we can savor the end of winter together and look forward to the spring’s first rays. I really hope you’ll be here with me for that, to sit and eat, laugh, and maybe make some plans for all the things we’ll do once the flowers start to bloom.

I do hope you’re doing well. I can’t wait until the weather warms up, and we can share our adventures again. Until then, please know I’m thinking of you, missing you, and wishing I could be as brave as you to talk to new friends.

Sending you all my love, as always,
Lulla

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