Goodbye 2025 and it is the Hodgepodge.
Joyce asks the questions.
We answer the questions.
1. Did you make resolutions or set goals for the year we're waving goodbye? How did that work out for you? Will you set any goals for this new year, new season, or new month? Share one or two if you'd like to share.
I memorized some of my favorite Bible verses. I plan to continue to do that in the new year.
2. When did you have the most fun this year?
Anytime I spend time with my family.
Even when helping our oldest son move to his first home, on one of the hottest days of 2025! Hot and sweaty lifting boxes, boxes and more boxes.
3. What's a song or song lyric you'll associate with 2025? Tell us why.
It Is Well with My Soul
2025 was a challenging year for my husband and I. I did not share much of those challenges here on the blog, it was a year of "closed doors" several dreams had to be shifted and reevaluated.
It Is Well with My Soul has always been a favorite. Life can be unpredictable and challenging, but faith and trust in God can help us to overcome hardship and tragedy.
4. Best (or a favorite) bite of something delicious you tasted this year?
Fresh fish and chips. The fish was fresh from the cold waters of Lake Superior.
5. What do you want to do more of in the new year? Less of?
My husband and I did not have much time to travel this past year, we hope to do more of that in 2026. I hope we have less "closed doors" that caused stress in 2025.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
My New Year Prayer for you ...
God Bless This House
and all that is in it
a garden of flowers
some books for the hours
good health
and
love glorious love
♥
Carla
Carla, I am so sorry you had a year that 'closed doors' and that life needed to be re-evaluated. We experienced much of the same thing. Life is just plain hard sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI hope you do get to travel more this year. Happy New Year-Sending. you a hug, my WI friend- xo Diana
I love the lines of the quote or poem from your random thought. It is so good and true. I am sorry for closed doors. I hope that you´ve grown closer as a result- no one wants to suffer and have closed doors but sometimes a silver lining is that people who go through hard things together grow closer and I hope that´s the case with you and your husband. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for the closed doors. They can sometimes be a blessing in hindsight and I hope that is the case for you. We had some very hard things going on 'behind the scenes' here too and I understand not everything is for blog consumption. Happy new year to you and your family. Wishing you peace and joy and open doors in 2026!
ReplyDeleteLove the poem my friend. Let's hope and pray for 2026 to be healthier and happier for all of us. Maybe some unexpected doors will open in the new year. Hugs. Kris
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ReplyDeleteSo sorry for the closed doors in 2025. Praying for more open doors in 2026. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteSweet prayer you left us with. May doors open for you in 2026. It is Well with my Soul is a good song to sing and listen to. A very Happy New Year to you and yours, Carla!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful prayer Carla. And.. your song!! This song..the lyrics..and the background behind these words reach deep into the soul. A wonderful song to stand by. Fish and chips are yummy.. having fresh fish just adds to making it great!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Carla, I enjoy your hodepodge's. They are simple answers and so genuine. There's nothing like a good batch of fish and chips, right? It's good of you for making it a fun day helping your son move one of the hottest days. That's special that you are starting to memorize the Bible verses. I have a few memorized myself. We need them sometimes when life gets shifty, and we can always go back to them with certainty. Thank you for the new year prayer, I appreciate that. I wish you all the goodness in the new year, Carla. You are a dear blog friend to me.
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Dear Carla, I am so sorry about the closed doors. 😢 Rajani Rehana is spammer. She doesn't read posts, only comments to bring people to her blog so she can make money.
ReplyDeleteDear friend, I wish you good health, peace, joy and love ❤️ now and always.
Happy New Year. 😊
I am so sorry about your problems! You sure are not one to complain! The fish & chips looks so good! I know this song well!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful about the Bible verses. Yes, time with family is the best. I love "It is well with my sole" You did face several challenges this year. ((Hugs)) Yum on the fish and chips. Hope you are able to travel more. Happy New Years Eve and all the best in 2026.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that you faced challenges and closed doors this year. I hope 2026 is a better year for you Carla.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping that in 2026 all the doors are open...and there are nothing but blessings for you and your family. Happy New Year my sweet friend!! xo
ReplyDeleteI never make resolutions...wont keep them anyway. LOL Fresh fish in the Wintertime is so awesome from our lakes. Happy New Year. Janice
ReplyDeleteSpending time with family is so special.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry 2025 was a challenging year for you and your husband. I hope 2026 is better for you. Happy New Year.
Time with family is the best - and isn't it interesting how even working really hard with people you love can make some of the best memories? That fish n chips looks amazing. It's one of my favorite dishes too. Happy New Year and I hope there are more open doors than closed in the year ahead!
ReplyDeleteYes, spending time with family is the #1 most important! I'm sorry your year was challenging, cheers to 2026 being a little lighter! The fish 'n chips looks delicious, that's one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThis past year was a challenging one for me (and my family) as well. Here's to a few less challenges (and maybe a few fun surprises) in the months ahead!! Oh, and fish and chips are the best!!
ReplyDeleteI love your 2025 list of memorizing scripture! I do not do the word, or resolutions. I simply pray and ask the Lord to guide me in HIS footsteps. I want to walk more closely with him than ever before. 2025 was a hard year for us too, especially health wise. So thankful for the goodness of the Lord that has continued to support us through this season. New Year blessings to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteI like your idea of memorizing some scripture, Carla. I’m going to do a family blessing on Sunday and am trying to memorize the verses. If not, I’ll read them. Your poem is so beautiful. Thank you you for sharing with us and Happy 2026! ❤️
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see where your adventures take you this year!
ReplyDeleteHope you can accomplish your goals and have a wonderful 2026
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely New Year Prayer ...
ReplyDeleteSending my good wishes to you and your family for 2026.
All the best Jan