As one gets older, the years pass by so much faster, which was definitely the case for Mom and me as 2024 largely seems like a blur.
In addition to all the political goings-on both at the state and federal levels that needed to be covered, there were the numerous house projects, the doctor appointments, the unexpected illnesses and so much more that made 2024 pass by so quickly.
With 2025 upon us, we’re praying that life will be a little more calm and steady in the weeks and months ahead, with no disappointing surprises on the horizon. In the meantime, here are a few things I’d like to see happen in the new year, in no particular order (though the most important ones should be obvious).
For starters, I’d like to see the Republican-controlled U.S. House and Senate get some meaningful bills passed and signed into law by President Donald Trump that will be hugely impactful in a positive way for future generations and that won’t saddle them with even more debt.
Relatedly, I’m hoping the Republican-controlled North Carolina General Assembly will continue to play hardball with state Democrats and stymie the agenda of incoming Gov. Josh Stein as much as they can.
Bonus points if they get some help on that front from aggrieved Democrat Rep. Cecil Brockman.
I also pray that 2025 brings about much more fruitful conversations instead of the yelling over each other we so frequently get from commentators and politicians alike. Wouldn’t people actually listening to each other be a refreshing change of pace?
I would also be interested in social media companies abandoning their eagerness to censor conservative viewpoints in favor of a more open discussion approach.
The relief and rebuilding efforts in western North Carolina need to be accelerated by rapid fire, which can only occur with more volunteer efforts, funding, and a temporary loosening of burdensome regulations from the state and the feds. Some of this has already taken place, but they need so much more. This obviously needs to happen sooner rather than later.
Also, it’d be pretty nice to see the mainstream media abandon partisanship and instead engage in more actual journalism by reporting things straight down the line in a way that allows readers/viewers to form their own opinions instead of news outlets telling them what they should think and how they should react to the story.
We’ve got many more house projects lined up for 2025 and some big decisions to make along with them. If the projects could come in at or under budget (for a change!) with the quality of work still being high, that would be wonderful.
Like everyone else, I’d love to see cures for all forms of cancer and other incurable diseases in 2025.
On that same note, I’m praying for continued encouraging reports from my mom’s doctors on her health, especially as it relates to her post-chemo bloodwork and CT scans. We have been blessed so far on that front and hope the good news keeps coming in.
I’m also going to do better in the new year about keeping up with my doctor appointments and am praying for no issues or causes for concerns in any of those as well.
And speaking of, here’s to 2025 being a prosperous, happy and healthy year for everyone. On that same note, here’s hoping there will be many more who step up to the plate for those whose 2025 doesn’t get off to such a great start.
Happy New Year, y’all. Let’s make it our best year ever.
North Carolina native Stacey Matthews has also written under the pseudonym Sister Toldjah and is a media analyst and regular contributor to RedState and Legal Insurrection.
