Merry Christmas From The Osterloh's

🌿 A Year’s End Reflection

Every year, as one chapter closes, I find myself doing the same thing — stepping into the next year hopeful. Praying that tragedy won’t strike, that the hard seasons stay behind me, that life feels a little lighter ahead.

This year feels different.

As I look toward the next year, my prayers have shifted. I’m no longer asking for a life untouched by hardship. Instead, I’m praying for presence — the ability to stay grounded, to understand that God often works through unanswered prayers, and to trust that just because something doesn’t make sense, doesn’t mean it isn’t meaningful.

Life happens to everyone. Shitty hands are dealt more often than we’d like to admit. And I’m learning that it’s not the hardship itself that defines us — it’s the choices we make in response.

While this year began with me feeling completely knocked down, I can now see how that season shaped me in ways I needed. It taught me how to be me. It gave me a voice I didn’t know I needed to find. It taught me to love harder, show up deeper, and hold space with more grace than ever before.

It reminded me how grateful I am for my husband, Austin — for his steadiness, his support, and his love. It showed me just how fortunate I am to be the mom of Hughes and Graham, and how much meaning lives in the ordinary moments we share.

But most importantly, this year brought me closer to my faith — not just in God, but within myself.

As we move into the next year, I’m choosing to focus on what I can control: how I show up, how I love, and how present I am in the life right in front of me. I’m praying for health, peace, and happiness — for my family, and for each of you.

May the year ahead be gentle, grounding, and filled with moments that remind you just how strong you are. 🤍

So I can honestly say this: we — the Osterloh family — are doing well. We are happy, healthy, and whole. Our boys keep us on our toes in the best way, and we are loving every second of the beautifully chaotic life we’re living togeth

er.

As this year comes to a close, my heart is full of gratitude — for growth, for grace, and for the simple moments that simply make me Syd!

From our family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 🎄✨