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It is sometimes hard to express into words what New Orleans means to us, but my wife expressed it beautifully in a text to our friends who just experienced Mardi Gras for the first time with us. I’d like to share: “OK, I’ve been trying to figure out how to put all of my thoughts about this weekend into a text message .. so I will do my best! First and foremost ..Thank you for coming to New Orleans and sharing Mardi Gras with us. It means more than we can ever fully put into words that you chose to take time away from your families to experience something so deeply special to our hearts. 💕 This city has given us so much over the years….its joy, its soul, its music, its people— it welcomed us with open arms when the city was just as broken as Drew’s shoulder …. And seeing you all fall in love with it too was one of the greatest gifts we could receive. There is something almost impossible to describe about being on a float and looking people in the eyes—seeing their excitement, their joy, their gratitude—and feeling that incredible human connection. In those moments, you realize Mardi Gras isn’t about beads or throws or spectacle ( or boobs :) ) It’s about connection. It’s about giving joy freely, without expectation, and somehow receiving even more back in return. You get up there thinking you are the one giving out beads ….but the truth is, the crowd gives you something far greater in return … it’s the way Drew and I have always felt about the city ❤️ Their smiles, their energy, their love—it fills you in a way nothing else can. It reminds you how powerful it is simply to see one another, to share joy, to be present together. Having you all there beside us made it all even more meaningful. Thank you for embracing this city, for embracing the experience, and for understanding why it holds such a special place in our lives. We are so grateful to share it with people we love so much.”