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🙌2025 Reflect, Rejoice, and Renew

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🙏2025 Reflect, Rejoice, and Renew

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I always enjoy participating in the monthly #ActiveRainChallenge. I am grateful that Leanne Smith and Carol Williams are hosting this month's challenge. There is always so much to reflect upon when a year comes to an end, and hopefully, there is more rejoicing than anything else, haha. As we begin a new year, we often renew the things that worked or didn't work in the previous year to hopefully allow for the coming year to be even better!

2025 has been a rough year for me, but as I have learned in the past, usually after a bad year, a really good one is around the corner, haha. Even in bad years, there is still plenty to rejoice in, and for me, I would put my health and spiritual growth at the top of the list when I look back upon 2025. I guess the biggest thing that led to 2025 being a not-so-great year for me was that investors who were supposedly committed to funding Marigold Village ended up not coming through. Our fundraiser has not given up, so there is still hope for Marigold Village to come to fruition in 2026! If that happens, I am certain that 2026 will be an amazing year for me and allow me to forget about all of the troubles that 2025 brought with it, haha. If, for some reason, it doesn't happen, then I am sure that there will be quite a bit of renewal and change in 2026 for me, which will hopefully also lead to a very good year being had! I look forward to reading the other posts for this challenge, and hope to hear about all of the good things that happened for everyone else in 2025, as well as the good things to come for everyone in 2026!!!

 


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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Brian,
I know you've invested a lot of time and energy into Marigold Village. It's always disappointing when a project shows so much promise only to have it stalled. As you know, though, the Good Lord has a plan. Perhaps that will be revealed in 2026. 

Jan 06, 2026 07:37 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

You are right about that Kathy Streib and I will keep my head up and go where God leads me!

Jan 06, 2026 10:18 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is actually what seems to be happening during this pause Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 so hopefully some solid investors will come along soon, and the project will be exactly what it was always meant to be, whether that is what we planned for, or something else!

Jan 06, 2026 10:19 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Thank you, Sharon Tara I have certainly found that keeping a positive attitude leads to the best things in life!

Jan 06, 2026 10:20 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is exactly what I am hoping for as well, George Souto and I know that you keep me in your prayers, which I greatly appreciate!!!

Jan 06, 2026 10:21 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Good morning, Nina Hollander, Broker although it's not morning still for you, but it is for me in Cabo San Lucas, haha.  I always appreciate your well wishes!!!

Jan 06, 2026 10:22 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Well, I am not too upset about it Michael Jacobs since I have had quite a few other bad years in the past, and they always led to good years being had in the future, so I am hopeful for 2026!!!

Jan 06, 2026 10:24 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

You are right, Carol Williams and it is God's plan that we want to follow, so it will certainly happen, if he wants it to happen!!!

Jan 06, 2026 10:25 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Brian England - I am right there with you on this: 

"I would put my health and spiritual growth at the top of the list when I look back upon 2025."

My thoughts and prayers now include what you need for Marigold Village funding. 

I believe things happen for a reason. Perhaps God has a better plan in store for you. 

 

 

 

 

Jan 06, 2026 04:01 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I love that Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist and I hope that God has good things in store for you in 2026 as well!

Jan 06, 2026 04:08 PM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

As others have written, saddened to read the investors did not come through. However given your faith and given I believe God works in mysterious ways, 2026 will be a great year for you. Thank you for your thoughtful and forthright entry. 

Jan 06, 2026 04:33 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Your reflections hit with a gentle honesty that feels grounding, Brian England, and the way you framed both the setbacks and the hope ahead made this such a meaningful read 🙂. Thanks for sharing the heart behind your year and the optimism you’re carrying into 2026, because it adds real light to the challenge and gives the rest of us something to cheer for too!

Jan 06, 2026 05:52 PM
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

I’m sorry to hear that the investors didn’t come through as planned, Brian England . I truly hope 2026 brings positive movement with Marigold Village or exciting new paths that exceed your expectations. As always, your friend from Cape Coral, FL!

Jan 06, 2026 06:27 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I believe that as well Leanne Smith so I am hopeful for 2026, and it is definitely in God's hands!

Jan 07, 2026 05:28 AM
Leanne Smith

Yes God does work in mysterious ways.  

Jan 07, 2026 06:51 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Thank you, Lew Corcoran your words are always so thoughtful and kind, I truly appreciate your comments!

Jan 07, 2026 05:29 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Rarely do things go exactly as planned Abby Stiller which is why I have a great deal of hope for 2026!

Jan 07, 2026 05:30 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Looking ahead is the best thing to do, Brian. Last year was a difficult one for me as well but this year is already looking better!

Jan 08, 2026 05:00 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Happy New Year, Brian. May you be blessed in all that you do. Lovely post.

Jan 09, 2026 07:38 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I love hearing that this year is already looking better for you Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!!  I have high hopes for 2026!!!

Jan 10, 2026 05:32 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Happy New Year to you too, Dr. Paula McDonald, I know that you and your family will be blessed in all that you do!!!

Jan 10, 2026 05:33 AM