Reflections

As this year comes to a close, I want to pause and simply say thank you. Your support—your notes, encouragement, shared stories, and love of art—has meant more to me than you probably realize. I never take it lightly that you choose to be here.

Like many of you, this year held both beauty and heaviness. For some, it meant the loss of a loved one, a friend, or a beloved pet. For others, a health diagnosis, an injury, addiction, or simply the exhaustion of carrying too much for too long.

As for me, losing our sweet dog Frida in such a heartbreaking way still sits heavy in my heart. And the last six months of 2025—full, wonderful, demanding—have left me completely wiped out. I’m waiting (and trusting) that my creative energy will return… hopefully soon.

As I look toward 2026, I’ve chosen a word to guide me: STRENGTH.

Yes—strength in the physical sense, in getting healthier and stronger. But even more, strength to say no to what isn’t right for me. Strength to step away from doing things for the wrong reasons, or simply to please others. And strength to rest in God’s perfect timing—for myself and for those I love.

When I think of strength, I picture a tiny mountain wildflower. One that grows in the middle of wild storms and harsh weather, yet continues to bloom anyway, lifting its leaves as if saying thank you to its Creator! I believe the “battles” taking place around it are what give it the strength to stand and grow. I want to be like this little flower…Growing stronger in the dark days as well as the sunny ones!

‍ ‍ Finding Strength in the Storms and the Sunshine!

I’d love to know—what comes to mind when you hear the word strength? And even better… what word would you choose to guide your 2026?

Thank you for being here with me. I’m grateful beyond words.