31/12/2025
As we step into 2026, we do so carrying more than hope and new plans….we carry names, memories, and a quiet ache for those who should be here with us. 2025 took people we loved.
It took laughter we expected to hear again, voices we thought we still had time for, and moments we assumed were waiting just ahead.
Grief doesn’t reset with the calendar. It lingers in empty chairs, unread messages, and milestones that feel different now. Some days in 2026 will feel lighter, others impossibly heavy. Both are okay. There is no right way to grieve and no timeline for healing. Strength isn’t found in “being okay” - it’s found in continuing to show up, continuing to smile and embrace the days even when your heart feels tender and tired.
So as this new year begins, we honour those we lost by living gently, loving deeply, and allowing ourselves grace. We move forward not because the pain is gone, but because love remains.
Here’s to 2026 - a year of remembrance, resilience, and quiet courage. We walk into it carrying both sorrow and love, hand in hand.
