A Heavy Start to the New Year: Condolences and Hope

in Daily Blog5 days ago

The start of a new year is supposed to bring fresh beginnings, but for the American people, 2025 has arrived with tragedy. My heart goes out to everyone affected by the recent incidents in the States. No words can truly capture the weight of loss and pain, but please know that across the ocean, we’re thinking of you, mourning with you, and hoping for healing in the days to come.

It’s never easy to see such events unfold, and it’s a sobering reminder of how fragile life can be. We all enter a new year hoping for peace, joy, and progress, but reality doesn’t always match our hopes. Still, even in the darkest times, there’s strength in community, resilience, and the human capacity to care for one another.

Here at home, life feels small and quiet in comparison. We’ve been dealing with our own dose of chaos—mostly weather-related. January’s unpredictable storms have made every trip outside an adventure. Rain turns to sleet, sleet to snow, and back again, as if the skies themselves can’t decide what kind of mood they’re in.

Amidst all this, my son is preparing to return home from the States. I’ve been counting the days, of course. Every parent knows that nagging worry when their child is far away, especially when the world feels unsettled. But I also know he’s safe, and I’m holding onto that. Soon enough, I’ll hear his stories about his time there—hopefully filled with more laughter than drama.

To everyone in the States, know that the world is holding you in its thoughts. It’s not an easy beginning to the year, but there is hope in the small, everyday acts of kindness and the way communities rally together in times of need.

And to my son: Hurry home. We’ve got hot chocolate waiting, and I’m already bracing myself for the jet lag-fueled chaos you’ll bring.

Stay safe, stay hopeful,
A Mom Watching the Weather and the News

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Hello @nathalie-s. Nice to meet you. I appreciate the Follow. Thanks so much for sincere words regarding the U.S. No matter where in the world you live, life is never 100% bright and cheery every day. Unpleasant events happen, either by mother nature or intentional acts of cowardice. We deal with it and hope that others learn from them and move forward with a more empathetic mindset. As you remind us, life is fragile and can be snuffed out in an instant.

A cold front will move in for the weekend and stay for a couple days discomfort, then move on offshore. Such is the life of living on the Gulf Coast.

Safe travels for your son while returning home to you. Take care and have a good rest of your week. Happy New Year to you and your family.

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Nice to meet you too. I think we feel it the same way. Thanks for wishing the best for my son ❤️

A whole lot of weather-watching and following up on flight-numbers and flightradar apps is waiting for us in the coming days. But after that, there’s hot chocolate!!!! ;-)
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A beautiful and moving text. Your words capture so much compassion and hope - thank you for sharing them with us. Wishing you and your son a safe and joyful reunion! 💕

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Thank you

Your words are inspiring, especially in times when they are very difficult for me, and in 8 days, the destiny of Venezuela will be defined.

Thank you for following me, I have done the same, you are a great author. 😀

Thank you for the lovely comment ❤️ I absolutely believe we can uplift each other, and I’m going to read your post this week but I loved your goals for this year.

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