Thanks for the Lessons 2025

“Faith often leads us through both joy and sorrow, but God’s love carries us through.”

I could write a post about how bad 2025 was for me.  However, I'm an optimist, "little Miss Sunshine" and "find the silver lining" type of a person.  Anyway, no one likes depressing posts.

So, thanks for the lessons 2025:

January - don't "jump to conclusions" (not ALS but IBM)

February - be "aggressive" when it comes to yourself.  I can when it comes to my family.  So, my family pushed me to not wait for answers - call Mayo.

March - Focus on the day ahead, not too far in the future.

April - I CAN do HARD things!  

May - Rugs are not my friend (I forgot about that in Oct.)  Come to terms with your limitations.

June - Enjoy each day outside during the summer.  I can do what I love even if on a small scale.

July - I can still manage to stay working with help from friends.

August - Asking for help, isn't a sign of weakness.  "Jacky, you have always helped others when they need it, now let them help you."  

September - Enjoyed a family vacation working with my mobility issues - it was still fun!  Don't just sit home - go out and enjoy.  

October - Thankfully (with help) another successful Ringle Harvest Day.  Even in most painful, drug induced, foggy, I still don't remember some days of my hospital stay - Jesus was with me, in my room every day. 

November - Reminder that my community appreciates me.  They made me a permanent sign at the own hall.  I was told "this is not a memorial - but a recognition for all your years of service.  We still expect you to stick around."  (Lord willing)

December - my family (church, 4H, friends, children, grands) builds me up, holds me up and are vital to my health and healing.  

As the year progressed, I just seemed to roll with the punches.  

Al and I did another year of hiding God's word in our hearts.  Studying, reading and praying His word - is about the only thing that helped me through it.  

So, here's to you 2025 - the worst year of my life, but I fooled you and accepted it ALL for my good.   

Blessings from Ringle Wisconsin.