31/12/2025
As we pause today and look back on the journey we've taken, 2025 has been, for many of us, a profound experience, marked by moments that have truly tested us.
There were unexpected events, challenges that seemed to come out of nowhere, leaving us reeling and questioning. And yes, there were moments of sheer devastation when we faced losses – perhaps personal, and definitely collectively. Those moments were overwhelming, shaking the very foundations of our certainty.
In those difficult times, we also experienced a deep sense of vulnerability. We were reminded of our human fragility, our interconnectedness, and our need for support. In those moments, stripped bare of pretense, we Jamaicans found our truest selves and the strength of our community.
However, in the face of such challenges, this year has also been a testament to the human spirit's incredible capacity for resilience. We have witnessed new beginnings. Perhaps it was a personal fresh start, a project launched, a challenge overcome, or simply the quiet resolve to keep moving forward, one day at a time. These new beginnings, however small, represent hope and the enduring power of progress.
And through it all, perhaps the most potent feeling that emerges as we look back on 2025 is gratefulness for life!
Gratefulness for the breath in our lungs, for the love we share, for the lessons learned, and for the simple fact of being here, together, to witness another year turn. This year has reminded us, perhaps more than ever, of the preciousness of each moment.
So, as we stand on the threshold of a new year, let us carry forward the lessons of shock and devastation, acknowledging our vulnerability, embracing the promise of new beginnings, and holding tight to our profound gratefulness for life.
The Management and Staff of Charlie’s Pharmacy Ltd wish for all Jamaica, a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2026!
