Happy New Year!

2024 is coming to an end, and 2025 is just around the corner.
Another year has passed—a year filled with so much! Beautiful moments, difficult challenges, small and big changes. A year where saying goodbye was a central theme. Farewells to my brother, to our life in Poznań, to friends, acquaintances, and clients. And yet, it was also a year of new beginnings—a year where we witnessed people making incredible progress in their lives, met new people, and formed new collaborations that helped us settle warmly in Schwerin.

Our life often feels like a rollercoaster. After navigating sharp turns and wild descents, we catch our breath during the slower stretches, only to head into more twists and drops again. Over the coming weeks, we hope to step out for a moment, catch our breath, and settle into our new rhythm—as if we’ve received new shoes that still need breaking in.

Throughout the year, we take pictures of the activities we’ve been involved in and the moments we’ve experienced.
Today, we’re looking back through all the photos of 2024—and there are quite a few!

We’re filled with awe for God: how He guides our lives and brings people into them for seasons, both short and long. Gratitude wells up as we reflect on the impact our lives have had on others, and how, in many cases, we’ve been able to witness it! We’re deeply thankful for the many people who are connected with us—yes, that’s you! There’s a profound peace in knowing that God is the director of our lives, that we don’t need to have all the answers, and that we can place everything in trust into His hands. Life is such an incredible gift from God. Without Him, neither of us would be here, and we’d have never met. We’re endlessly grateful that we crossed paths six years ago, transforming both of our lives!

Looking ahead to the new year, we are filled with trust and expectation.
We know God goes before us—our task is simply to follow Him, every single day. We look forward to a year where we’ll see more of God, learn more about who He is, and grow closer to Him. For everything else, we’ll see what comes our way and savor every day.

We wish you all the very best for the new year!
Thank you so much for your involvement in our lives—the messages, the cards, the prayers, and the support—all of it is indispensable to us. Together with you, we eagerly look forward to what this new year will bring!

(Photo: Oliebollen. A traditional Dutch treat typically enjoyed during New Year’s celebrations.)