This past year has been one for the books, and not necessarily in the way any of us saw coming. The unexpected happened, the dreaded, and where from that moment on everything seemed to hang in the balance, and you couldn’t help but wonder how things would ever feel okay again.
But somehow it has, and it is. The outcome is better than any of us dreamed because it hasn’t just met our hopes, its surpassed them and has made me realise that miracles really do happen, and no matter how dark things seem, you can’t stop believing.
I’m not avoiding saying exactly what this ‘thing’ was to be cryptic or aloof; it’s just private and it’s not for me to explain. That may or may not happen; it’s down to the person directly affected.
But if there’s one thing that carried us all through, it was keeping in regular contact (more than normal) and the time we spent together. This year has been a reminder of how important it is to surround yourself with people who lift you up in more ways than can be explained.
We’ve shared lots of creative times, where ideas have flowed as they always do when we’re together. Those moments were inspiring and energising, the kind of times that remind you why you love doing what you do.
But, what’s stood out even more has been the quality time we’ve spent together. The laughter, the conversations, the quiet moments of simply being there for one another—it’s those times that have truly made this year unforgettable.
Looking back, I’m struck by just how much our friendships mean. They’ve been the anchor through uncertainty, the light through dark times, and the spark that’s kept us moving forward.
This year has taught me that no matter what life throws at you, there’s strength in sticking together. There’s hope in believing things can get better, and that the outcome can not only be okay, but extraordinary.
So, to my friends: thank you for being my constant, my motivation, and my safe space.
To anyone else reading this, treasure the people in your life with whom you feel supported and inspired. Sometimes, simply being there for one another is the most important thing you can do.
