Today, as others may be doing, I am reflecting over this year. It always seems like the year goes by so fast, especially when you hit the halfway mark. This year was a little different due to the amount of bullshit we have had romt endured, but it still went by pretty fast. I don’t know how many of you had to, but I know I had to purposely search for good things. I had to continue to find the humanity and empathy in people. I had to limit the telling and retelling of lies. The excuses, the acceptance, and the encouragement of evil and evildoers. We are now going to cross over into another year. Good, bad, and otherwise. May God be with us.
The central theme of my life in 2025 was love. As I look back, I find so many instances of where I can say, I was loved. From my Golden Girls, encouraging me, uplifting me, challenging me. From my family, always reaching out and pulling me in. I don’t mean to be such a hermit. Thank God they never give up on me. From friends throughout the years who send a text just to make sure I am okay, when I go too long without posting. From random strangers who open the door for me, wheel my luggage into the airport, help me up a curb, put my walker in the backseat, and provide other acts of kindness. Coffee dates and game nights. Lunches and laughs. Phone calls for hours talking about everything and nothing. Book club meetings. Discussing books and music with my nail tech. Doggy hugs and kisses from my old favorites and new friends. I could go on and on.
I know right now it seems like this world is full of hate. You may be feeling discouraged. Me too. Look for love. It is out there, I promise you, even in the smallest of gestures. We may miss them, take them for granted, or they are overshadowed by all the negative we hear day in and day out. It doesn’t negate that these moments are happening and we can find, if we want.
As we countdown to the new year, I want to thank you for being here. Thank you for putting up with my erratic posting, reading my content, and commenting when you feel lead to. I don’t know how to express how much I appreciate you, without crying, and y’all know I don’t do that 😆. So I will keep it simple. Thank you for the love! I feel surrounded and wrapped up in it. You all warm my heart. Stay well and whole. So Much Love 🧡💚
Love This!! Thank you for being my friend through the good and awful. Here’s to 30 more years of friendship! 🥂🍾 Love ya Titts 🩷
Happy New Year, Eb. Love you!😍