When I came to the end of 2025, I felt grateful for the beautiful lessons of that leg of my journey. I was thankful for every time the Holy Spirit brought a scripture to my mind. I was thankful for all the ways God held me together and didn't let me fall apart in the middle of life’s stressful moments. I was thankful for all the ways God faithfully, abundantly provided for and protected my family.

He is faithful. 

I felt incredibly blessed and grateful. I felt humble and in awe of all that the Lord did in and for me. I felt grateful for those who God placed in my path to encourage and inspire me. I felt thankful for my family, the beautiful times we shared, and how God used my family to make me more like Jesus.

Now…

My hope for 2026 is that I would continue to run after the Lord and to be delighted by him. I hope to prioritize my relationship with him because he and his holy word truly bring me joy. I want to take bold steps toward my dreams, especially the ones I believe he’s given me. I don’t want to waste the life and talents God has given me. I want to delight in him, as well as the beautiful people and things he’s placed around me. I want to live a life full of joy.

I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.

Psalm 9:1,2