See ya 2025.
2025 will be memorable for the Roussins. We had some highs and lows. Some normal. Some extreme. God brought us through all of them. We’re still standing. Together. Thankful for His faithfulness, peace, grace and strength.
I always tell Miller that you either “win or learn.” The importance of that phrase lies in seeing failure from a different perspective. Loss or failure can be a teacher, providing memorable, lifelong lessons.
Following my own advice, I’m going to wrap 2025 by sharing with readers what I’ve learned in 2025. Some of it has to do with being a special needs parent. Some is just life.
Buckle up.
God is Faithful.
I lost my job in June of 2025. I was let go on a Monday. No warning. Just HR joining my weekly 1-1 call with my manager. It was jarring, worrying, stressful, heavy.
Megan showed remarkable strength through the entire ordeal. She didn’t even flinch. She never made me feel incapable. She quietly stood by my side and supported me. I love that woman.
Then God’s faithfulness showed up like it always does. In two months of unemployment God met every need. There were sacrifices made, but God helped us make it through and provided a new job just in time.
Opinions Exist, But Don’t Always Matter.
When I published my first blog I couldn’t quit overthinking. What is everyone going to think? What will they say? Will it help anyone? Will anyone read it? What if I’m not a good enough writer?
I rarely have thoughts like that now. I’ve landed in a place where I’m able to put purpose over comfort. I’m going to write and publish anyway. Hope someone likes it. But I’ll be ok if there’s no response. I’m going to keep it up.
There’s something that happens naturally in your 40s. Your desire for acceptance and approval of others fades. It’s wonderful. It’s specifically great for my personality type.
Miracles Still Happen
Jude can read. What? I’m still processing it.
And she’s FUNNY! She told me to be quiet (using her tablet) at a family Christmas a few days ago. Then she belly laughed. She even shook her finger at me.
We didn’t even have a path to a device for Jude when 2025 began. Now we have a loaner that she used yesterday to say “Dinner McDonalds”. Words in context? Wow. I’m floored.
God is good. He’s still working. Do I deserve it? Absolutely not. But his love is not contingent upon my performance. That’s really the entire point of the gospel. Thank you Jesus!
So as we close 2025, I’ve learned some hard lessons. With God, I’ve pulled through. I’m going to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Isn’t that what special needs parents do?
Thanks to all of you who joined this journey. I hope you’ll continue.
See you in 2026.
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