As the year draws to a close, I’ve found myself returning again and again to the question I often ask at the end of each season: Where was God faithful this year?
The answer, as it turns out, is everywhere. In the obvious victories and in the quiet rescues. In the moments of relief and in the months where fear pressed close. 2025 was not a simple year for Wholehearted—or for our family—but it was a deeply formative one. Looking back, I see a thread of provision woven so carefully through every month that it could only have been placed there by the Lord Himself.
January
I began the year pregnant with Clive, weary from persistent sickness and struggling to find my footing—physically, emotionally, spiritually. Motivation felt elusive. In the midst of that fog, I received an unexpected answer to prayer: after wrestling through a surprise state tax audit, the final notice came back marked No Change. A relieving mercy. A reminder that God was already at work, even while I felt stuck in place.
February
After more than a year of offering book-bound Quiet Time Companions exclusively, I felt a nudge to bring the spirals back. Spring and summer designs began to take shape, and with them, a sense of creative renewal. At the same time, another tax complication surfaced—this one tied to storing inventory in California. Once again, an unexpected expense loomed. Once again, I wondered how God would provide.
March
It became clear that something had to change. I decided to try a preorder model for the journals—an unfamiliar and slightly terrifying step of faith. The goal was simple: avoid over-ordering inventory and move Wholehearted toward a healthier financial foundation. It felt risky, but it also felt necessary.
April
Just as the preorder launch approached, new tariff laws were proposed. Combined with mounting tax expenses, the future of Wholehearted suddenly felt uncertain. Truly uncertain. For the first time, it seemed possible that the business might not survive. Instead of hiding the fear, I shared the reality with the Wholehearted community. I laid the cards on the table and trusted God with the outcome.
May
And then—grace.
The first preorder launch exceeded anything I could have imagined! Customers showed up in force, ordering enough to carry Wholehearted safely through the tariff storm and cover every outstanding expense. Against all odds, Wholehearted became officially debt-free! What felt like the brink became a turning point.
June
In the midst of all that upheaval, the world slowed down. Clive arrived. His presence was gentle and grounding—a holy pause in the chaos. Life became smaller and sweeter for a moment. Maternity leave was exactly what my soul needed.
July
Matt and I sensed the Lord leading us to move houses. So we stepped out again—selling our old house and purchasing Bedford Grove. Another leap. Another act of trust. Another delightful and totally unexpected gift from God!
August
Settling into our new home brought joy—and fresh challenges. Wholehearted's fulfillment center unexpectedly raised their monthly prices by 900%. Storage costs skyrocketed as well, forcing me to search urgently for a new warehouse. The cost of moving, combined with all the uncertainty, stirred deep fear. I felt the weight of responsibility keenly and had to relearn, once again, how to place it back in God’s hands.
September
The fall preorder launch arrived—and it was another success! Smaller than May's turnout, but exactly what we needed. Provision met us right on time. That same month, the assassination of Charlie Kirk shook the nation. I felt convicted to speak about it publicly, even knowing it might cost me. It did. I lost hundreds of followers. And yet, I also received an overwhelming wave of encouragement—reminders that faithfulness is not measured in numbers.
October
Another answer to prayer came: we moved to a new warehouse—a Christian-owned company that was both affordable and refreshingly personal. This move allowed us to transfer inventory out of California entirely, finally resolving the tax complications that had lingered all year. In the midst of that relief, another dream unfolded: Wholehearted partnered with She Reads Truth for an Advent bundle! What a delight!
November
Our partnership with Calcutta Mercy officially began, allowing Wholehearted to help connect sponsors with impoverished children in India. Another way for Wholehearted to serve and grow God's Kingdom around the world. I also decided to bring back live launches and Wholehearted Weekly in 2026!
December
The year is now closing with Christmas lights and sweet time with friends and family. Spiral samples have arrived and mass production has started for the spring spiral line. Wholehearted now stands on solid ground, with high hopes for what next year will bring!
Looking back, I see that 2025 was not about ease. It was about endurance. About obedience in uncertainty. About trusting God when provision felt delayed, when fear felt loud, and when the outcome felt fragile.
And yet—here we still are! Held together by God's sweet grace.
Thank you for walking through this year with me. For praying, purchasing, encouraging, and believing alongside us. Wholehearted exists because of this community, and I step into the new year with more gratitude than I can properly express!
Here’s to what God will do next.