The End of 2025

It’s that time again, when we say goodbye to the old year and welcome in a new one. It’s been a stressful year for so many of us, but we’ve made it through. We tend to downplay that, but it’s a real accomplishment sometimes. Never mind making resolutions for the new year. Just be your best self. Be kind. Be generous. Remember to laugh. Remember to love yourself as much as you love others.

The End of 2025

Each year contains its share
of good and bad.
Some years it feels 
like the scales are balanced;
others feel like someone
has their finger on the scale.
We don't mind that much
if it's tipped in our favor,
though too often we only notice
when the weight goes against us.

This year was one of the latter.
It began and it ended
with serious health crisis-es,
but there were many joyful happenings 
between the darker days.
Important milestones were achieved
and celebrated with those we love.
There were vacations
and visits with family we rarely see.
Plans were made for
milestone celebrations in the coming year.
So even in a year
that seemed overwhelmed by dark days,
we are filled with hope.

Hope for brighter days for all of us.
Hope that all those we love
are blessed with good health
and showered with kindness.
Hope that the love that binds us
will overflow into a very
Happy New Year for us all.

Wishing you all a Happy, Healthy New Year!

Thank you all for your continued support throughout the year. I hope 2026 brings us all a year where the scales are tipped in our favor.

~Elise Skidmore ©2025