Farewell 2024… End of Year Look Back
Oh, 2024!
This year was filled with so many moments and pockets of gratefulness. Creating a collage of memories and reflecting makes me so much more thankful for each moment.
Jordan and I made some amazing memories this year; we moved into the most beautiful home ever, became season ticket holders, and grew even closer in our almost decade-long relationship. I spent significantly more time with my family and friends. There’s something about being around the people you once dreamt of what life would be like when you “got older” and reminiscing on how far off your expectations were. Like we thought the year 2024 would have flying cars by now… but I guess we’re pretty close. The year felt so nostalgic like no matter how old we get or how far away we are, it seems like no time has passed since the last time we were together.
This was a year of intentionality and inner reflection. I’ve been the most committed and grounded in my walk w/ Christ and it’s been so liberating. Understanding that w/ God, I am walking in a purpose that is divinely mine and I am loved without contingencies. That w/ His guidance – it doesn’t have to “make sense” and I am where and who I am because of his mercy and grace. I can’t help but reflect on how blessed I am to live this life and share my testimony.
There were many closings in 2024. My amazing, super fly mom closed on another home this year, adding to the story of her legacy and further establishing generational wealth for her family. That woman never ceases to inspire and amaze me! My best friend sold our childhood home of over 20+ years; a place I just knew would remain our base forever. It’s bittersweet to know we’ll never sing at the top of our lungs within those walls and hang out on those steps again, but very exciting for the next chapter ahead.
Before I say my final farewell to 2024, I want to say, see you later to a great peer of mine, my coworker, Nick Spalliero. Nick and I had a very close working relationship and literally talked to each other every single workday. To this day, I wish you were here to brighten up the work day w/ your infectious energy and talk sports w/ me, but sadly it won’t ever be the same. You never think about how much time you spend w/ coworkers until you lose one and reflect on the fact that you might talk to these people more than you talk you your family or real friends. Nick will always be remembered as the GOAT!
So, Farewell 2024! You gave me so much hope for the future and gave me so much gratitude for the past. You had your ups and downs, but we move forward and learn from the closing of yesterday.
