Happy New Year

 January 1, 2026

If the New Year had a scent, I’m convinced it would smell like a fresh‑brewed cup of hope—warm, comforting, and joy of the moment. It’s the kind of cup you wrap both hands around while sitting at a favorite spot, for me it’s the kitchen table that’s sits in front of my big window.  I can see my part of the world there, and I can see my calendar hanging nearby.

There’s something whimsical about this turning of the calendar. It feels like God gently nudging us, whispering, “Here, child—let’s begin again.” And so, we do. We step into January and step through the door to a new year.

It’s a wonderful feeling that new beginnings are still possible. Or maybe it’s simply that God, in His kindness, built renewal right into the rhythm of our lives. Seasons turn. Pages flip. Hearts reset.

This year, I’m stepping into January believing God still surprises us with joy tucked into ordinary corners and knowing that even when the path ahead is foggy, the One who guides us never loses His way.

I’m reminded of the verse: “Behold, I am doing a new thing… I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” A promise of renewal, even in dry places. A reminder that God’s creativity doesn’t run out at midnight on December 31st.

May your days be sprinkled with delight, your steps guided by peace, and your heart anchored in the One who makes all things new.

Stay tuned to 2026 and be ready for whatever beautiful things God is about to unfold.

From our Bungalow by the Bay

Happy New Year Blessings to All

Until Next Time