LOOKING BACK December 28, 2024, 11:44 AM Twenty twenty-four was a challenging year. I know it's not quite done yet, but I've got some time to spare, so thought now's a good a time as any to capture a record of this past year. So, the headlines: I lost my girlfriend, Godparents, and my job in the first half of the year. The positives from those hard experiences are that I've learnt to know my worth, and that of those around me. My family and my friends came through for me when I needed them the most. It did get very dark at times. My mental health declined quite rapidly and, were it not for my faith and having a sense of self-awareness about how bad it was getting, I do question where I'd be right now. The most important thing to come from 2024? What I went through strengthened my relationship with the Lord and gave me a new understanding around how he works, and how - ultimately - everything is for the greater good. It truly is. So, what of the year ahead? There's no New Year resolutions from me, that's for sure. One thing I am certain of is how uncertain things can be. I am happy being in the passenger seat, doing my best to trust in the person driving my car, and admire the view from the window. I pray that everybody I love and hold dear are safe, protected, and loved. I know what is important in life. It's not a job, your status, and things like that. It's the people you've been blessed to have in your life, and relishing every moment you have with them. |