As I reflect back on 2025 I try to acknowledge things I did well and things I need to improve on. Certainly 2025 was the year of trips. I am incredibly grateful I was able to travel so much. Jay bought his first home in 2025 and as I turn the calendar into 2026 Nick is in the process of buying his first home. I am not okay but I will be. The truth is it's bittersweet having my boys move out but more than anything I am so very thankful they are thriving especially since the home market has not been friendly to young Gen-Z'ers. In 2025 I was very intentional in reading my bible and I say this with humility but I noticed by years end that although I'm not great at memorizing scripture I am no longer biblically illiterate. However, one of the many beautiful things of following Jesus is that as long as I'm on this earth I will continue to learn and grow in my faith. I look forward to digging deeper into God's word in 2026. I'm also going to write more in my blog. My goal is to blog twice a week. I'm not going to lie this is going to be challenging for me. The boys are no longer the entertainment source they use to be (ha) and menopause is challenging for me but I know writing is healthy for me, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. In honor of Charlie Kirk I want to put my phone down once a week, likely on Sundays. I don't even want to pick it up. I spend too much time wasting time scrolling. To be honest I can't imagine what a day might look like without my phone so stay tuned on that.
In 2025 I found tasks for my mom challenging. I am not proud of this. I care deeply about her well being but I know I can do better and with God's help I pray I do. I'm trying to balance all of her needs from a physical, mental, emotional and financial standpoint. I've also got to do better with my overall health. I've put on way too much weight and my menopause symptoms are real. I have to keep moving and for the most part I do well with this but I've become reactive instead of proactive as far as my health goes.
I look forward to what 2026 may bring, the challenges and the joys. The older I get the simpler I become. I love my family, my girlfriends and my God. I want to be a strong leader for CWA and be a voice for issues that are near and dear to my heart.
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