Another year gone
Ahhh, another year in the books! As I sit here and think back on the year 2025, one word comes to mind; change. Want to know why? Yes? No? Oh well, I’m gonna tell you anyway! So, to start off, we will be welcoming my second grandchild soon. Although he will not be born until the beginning of 2026, finding out that my daughter and son -in-law were expecting was one of the most memorable days of the year. As a mother, it is so rewarding seeing one of your children’s deepest desires become a reality. We are so excited for what is to come! YAY, CHANGE!
This year has also brought me closer to God. I feel as though I have begun a spiritual journey that has created a deeper desire to learn, grow closer to God, and become stronger in my faith. Making little changes every day, and having a partner that is on the same path as you definitely helps on the days that you feel you are failing, BUT more to come on that later! HOLY CHANGE!
It has only been in this year that I have begun to really dig deep inside of myself and reveal some very harsh and ugly truths that have been buried deep inside for far too long. Recognizing the events and the people in my life that have a negative hold on me has been one of the biggest steps in working towards a happier, more peaceful future! Sometimes, CHANGE is ugly!
This year, too, has forced me to let go of the tiny baby that I fell in love with three years ago and adjust to her becoming a very beautiful, independent three year old! Going from seeing her almost every day to seeing her sporadically throughout the week has been hard, but this MiMi has finally been able to get some things done! I still miss her every single day, but absolutely love that she is thriving and growing both academically and socially! TIMES CHANGE!
With a bit more free time on our hands, the hubby and I have been able to focus on each other and our relationship more than we have in the past. Even though we are both still very busy, being able to spend time together without a three year old chaperone has made things much more exciting for MiMi and PawPaw! INTIMATE CHANGE!
And because nothing is ever constant, and changes are always right around the corner, one of our other daughters got engaged! So, now, we have one daughter having a baby in February, and one daughter having a wedding in April. At this point, I can’t keep up with all the changes, except the grey hairs I am getting from all of these kids! Those, I keep up with just fine! EXCITING CHANGE!
Baby and wedding, that should be it, right? Nope! Gotta throw in a divorce. Unfortunately, our oldest daughter informed us that she was getting divorced this year. SAD CHANGE! OR IS IT?! I am happy to say, that she is living her best life and exploring the world, one international adventure at a time! She is happier and healthier than I have seen her in years. So much so, that you can see a literal difference in her appearance. Now, she glows from the inside out! Proof that sometimes CHANGE is for the best!
Thought that was it? Oh no! I’m still not done! Throw in a new job for one, a promotion for another, and you would think that would be just about all the change one little family could take for a year. Not a chance! After living with us for a little over 2 years, our other daughter moved out and moved into a home with her boyfriend. Even though I was so happy to see her go, (lol, I joke, kinda) I also missed her the minute she drove away.
And lastly, literal CHANGE! 2025 brought the end of the penny? What the actual @#$%?! How can we just get rid of the penny?! CHANGE, CHANGE!
So here we are, the end of the year. Looking back on the days where good news was happily shared, bad news was tearfully given, and tough decisions had to be made, I have learned one important life lesson; CHANGE is inevitable. It is coming, good or bad, fast or slow, now or later. So, I say, embrace it. Welcome it. Ride the wave that is life and always have faith that it is happening for a reason!
Mi
