Normally, I savor the opportunity to recap a year, to recount 12 months’ worth of Fry-lights. But this December, much has been hitting differently, granted I still believe in the practice.
On paper, there’s not much to highlight, at least personally. While last year starred as a bounce-back with arrows pointing up, this year saw more of the opposite. Support systems faded, turnstiles were active, and a few painful narratives met their farewell. Like any annual review, there’s much I could say about what went right and what went wrong. For now, I’m still standing, hopeful in how I’m postured heading into 2026 and by faith, declare it to be a banner year during which three and a half years of net spiraling will cease. A new Refuge Center odyssey awaits; heavenly Father, open up the floodgates!
For Lys and the kids, 2025 was a step-in-the-right-direction kind of year, especially on the education front. After completing a strong three-semester run at Arrows Academy Tutorial in May, we applied for scholarships to return Caeden and Everly to Greater Things Christian School. By God’s grace, we not only enrolled Caeden and Everly at Greater Things but also found the right school and accommodations for Milo to begin at Kingston Springs Elementary. A huge set of wins for our family at large!
With the older three in a Monday-Friday routine, Lys has been able to find new rhythms of her own. Despite an unexpected pregnancy, she stayed on board as a teacher at Arrows Academy while starting a TikTok affiliate marketing business in August and assisting me with the communications at our local church. As a mom, she continues to amaze me with how she enhances family morale. Like me, the bereavement grief is still active; however, her progression in recent years has benefited many who have engaged her story. No question, her life continues to touch and inspire many.
Among the year’s milestones, two stand out:
- In April, we dedicated Everly, Milo, and Aili at The Gate Church after years of pushback thanks to COVID-19 and our year at the NICU. We are grateful to see how our kids have responded spiritually, despite the trauma they’ve faced. Much appreciation to Greater Things and The Gate’s Children Ministry for investing so much life and truth into them.
- On December 17, we welcomed the arrival of Jori Grace who now completes our family circle. As our second rainbow baby, we’re eager to nurture this life while watching God move through her as she grows and develops.
Concerning passion projects, there are several big news items on the board, though currently on hold. Currently, Lys and I anticipate the launch of Jubilee’s Hope as an incorporated non-profit by this time next year. With three NICU outreaches under our belt, raising a total of almost $8,000 combined, we plan to ‘umbrella’ future endeavors by providing NICU families with resources, spiritual support, and even household support during their respective journeys. As for Jubilee’s book, I’m happy to report that after months of searching, I’ve found an editor who will help take my manuscript to the next level. A promising development to complement the nonprofit dream!
In addition, Lys and I agreed to pause our virtual While We’re Waiting support group in November to pursue greater healing. With a lead on land, we hope to transition this into an on-site group during the second half of next year. As for His Girl Fryday, we hit 13,000 views in 2025 and hope to build upon that momentum with more consistent podcasts in 2026.
As always, to you and yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas a Happy New Year!
~ Cameron, Lyssah, Caeden, Everly, Milo, Jubilee, Aili, and Jori Fry
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