@jongolson stands out as the person I'm most grateful for this year on Hive. As a newbie and not even onboarded,his longstanding presence and positive engagement have inspired my own journey, especially over the past few months of interacting with him on ecency and the blockchain.

Grateful for his example in building consistently on Hive, which motivates me amid witnesses, tokens, and community efforts like this contest.

It's great to have someone who stand as a model when we need it the most

@dwixer,I quite I agree 👍 with you, thanks 🙏 for engaging!

As corny as it might sound the person I'm most grateful for this year is my Partner!
Some days I'm amazed when I get home from work that she is still there !LOL

Family life is hard, 2025 no exception, but we soldier on and extract as much joy as possible from a couple of tear away kids. 'Stay at Home' Mums are awesome! :)

You're right. Mothers are gems. Building a family isn't easy

She'll be so proud of

She'll be so proud of

I'm most grateful to my mum. The year had being rough, and she had stood by me all through with no complaints, rather she had been my source of encouragement to keep pushing. Mothers are number fan for their children

Hello!
That's an interesting question, but a difficult one to answer.

There are many people I should thank for various things this year and throughout my life. But if I had to mention someone specific, I'd thank my children simply for existing. I'm so proud of them, I love them, and I learn from them every day. For everything they teach me, I thank them every single second!

I'll feel so excited to hear my parents celebrate me.

Me quedé pensando un poco está pregunta...

Me estoy agradecido conmigo mismo, porque he tenido la fuerza y el temple necesario para salir airoso de todas las situaciones internas y externas.

Luego de ello también le debo agradecer a esas personas que no confiaron en mi , porque eso me motivo a ser mucho mejor y no doblegarme ante nada.

Feliz día para todos 😊🤗🤗

Te saludo querido amigo honrando tu camino

Camino que me ha ido forjando , Gracias gracias gracias amiga 🤗

I am most grateful for myself, had my total hip replacement surgery six months ago,and proud of myself for not giving up before during and after the procedure because it was a challenging time of my life and for my family,but I thank God for His mercies and faithfulness and my family especially my mum.God bless her.

Aquí tienes una traducción fiel y cuidada al inglés, manteniendo el tono emocional y reflexivo del original:

The year 2025 has been one of resilience, but also very dark and worrying for most of us living in my country. A year of farewells, constant blackouts, worsening internet, scarcity, deprivation, rampant economic inflation, and many curable and preventable diseases that have caused the death of a friend and of many others I do not know, yet I feel that pain as my own—especially for the loss of children. In this difficult situation of survival, I am deeply grateful to my friend and former student, Lucius Rafael Hernández. I am thankful for his trust and for giving me a job that allowed me to improve my economy, feel like a teacher again, and be encouraged to keep creating 🎨. Thanks to him I was able to help my family, support other people, enjoy the internet (stay connected, communicate with him and with my other friends, and also enjoy Ecency) and above all—and most valuable to me—buy medicine and food for my parents to keep them alive during these times of widespread illness in my country. Without his help and work, most likely I would not be writing here, or perhaps not even among the living. I also thank Ecency for the opportunity to grow and share my drawings, and I am always grateful, above all, to God for allowing me to live each day, to have my parents alive, and to have good friends 🙏.

Excellent text, your thanks, in which you explained what it's like to live in your country and how you have managed to overcome those challenges. I know from the mouths of friends who are there how hard it is, but strength, friend, soon you will thank the universe because it is already moving for the well-being of all of you.
May this last month of the year be a cause for joy in all your land.
>Excelente texto, tu agradecimiento en el que expusiste lo que viven en tu país y cómo has sabido torear esos desafíos. Sé de boca de amigos que están allá lo duro que es, pero fortaleza, amigo, pronto darás gracias al universo porque él desde ya está moviéndose para el bienestar de todos ustedes.
Que este último mes del año sea motivo de alegría en toda tu tierra.

Muchas gracias por sus fortalecedoras palabras. Eso esperamos todos. Es importante tener mente positiva, no perder la fe y ser muy fuerte. Todo llega, al menos éste fin de año, trataremos de que no nos eclipsen la sonrisa 🙏❤️

Thank you very much for your strengthening words. That is what we all hope for. It is important to keep a positive mind, not lose faith and remain strong. Everything comes in time and at least this end of the year, we will try not to let our smile be eclipsed 🙏❤️

Ecency is worth appreciat

your Christmas decor turned out so beautiful! this year I also decided not to buy anything new, just use what I already have at home, and it really helps to save a bit. though, when I was going through old ornaments, I got distracted and ended up watching a live mega ball review on — the excitement there is so strong, I almost forgot about the decorations! now every time I look at my fancy Christmas bauble, I remember how the emotions from the game can be just as bright as the holiday mood

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I am going to my...

Without a doubt, I am grateful with reverence, love, respect, and absolute admiration to the little girl who lives within me...

For my girl, I have become the guardian of my happiness, expressing my emotions, choosing myself, surrounding myself with loved ones, believing in the magic of everything around me, and looking at the world with eyes full of innocence. Because of her, I am the woman I am today!

I embrace myself with gratitude ♥️

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First of all, to God for granting me life; to my parents for raising me; to my siblings and children for their love and understanding; to Hive for showing me a universe where I’ve discovered gifts and learned so much; and to Ecency for being the doorway to that universe. Ecency has given me the vision to understand Hive and navigate that wonderful space, and has gifted me a community full of honesty, brotherhood, and deep affection, allowing me to express my narratives, reflections, bittersweet moments, and satisfactions.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas!

>En primer lugar, a Dios por concederme la vida; a mis padres por criarme; a mis hermanos e hijos por su amor y comprensión; a Hive por mostrarme un universo donde he descubierto dones y aprendido mucho; y a Ecency por ser la puerta de entrada a ese universo. Ecency me ha dado la visión de entender Hive, de navegar por ese maravilloso espacio, y me ha regalado una comunidad llena de honestidad, hermandad y profundo afecto, permitiéndome expresar mis narrativas, mis reflexiones, mis momentos agridulces y mis satisfacciones.
¡Les deseo a todos una feliz Navidad!

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!ALIVE

A specific person would be my girlfriend, this year we grew much closer and met in different contexts.

First of all I want to be thankful to Almighty God who made heaven and earth , who made me to see the brightness of today, no matter how deep our sins are , God never fails us...

Secondly i want to thank my parents, My dad and mom are the best parents in the world, no matter and challenges, their efforts and encouragement gives us the children courage to keep forward......

Lastly I want to thank myself, facing challenges i thought i couldn't face, depressed neighbours, difficult job, health challenges, skill learning, not by my power nor my by my might but because his grace keeps me going...
I am also grateful to @ecency app for being an extra income and interactive place to be ..

I want to invite my friends like
@kachy2022 @ozibaby @iquo @cagolistic @beautyme @chi4god @caleblord to come and participate
Thanks

Thanks for your invitation.

Nice one 👍 ride on.

You are welcome

Thank you.

You are welcome

Thank you my dear.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Good night.

🙋 okay
🥰🥰🥰🥰

No prob.

Thanks for the invite

You are welcome

Rice de?

No u go fit drink Garri???

Great write-up

My mom, she just recently fell really badly and is now recovering from it and I honestly did not realize how much she did around the house before I had to cover for her.

I don't have one person in particular to thank because my family (children, grandchildren) have been there for me, as well as my husband and other relatives, but the important thing is that we are all together and supporting each other when we need it.

I'm most grateful for my neighbor. She's always been kind, but this year she went above and beyond. When I was unexpectedly laid off, she connected me with a friend who ultimately helped me land a new job.

Am most grateful for myself. How God helped me to over the challenges I faced earlier this year.

I can't chose one person. Even though I had some difficult time with him I am grateful for my dad @remyrally . Without him, there wouldn't be me.. Also I am grateful for my bestie @driipam who got me here as she knows I love to write and she is also very good friend who is listening my problems and rants. Also there is @ancientlegion who helped me a lot not only this year but especially this year when my dog got sick, when I had to pay few big bills at once.. and there is special someone that I met on Internet, who opened my eyes and heart too, who thought me how to be patient and who inspires me.. (and I hope that I will meet him in 2026)..
And last, but not least, I am grateful for - me. Life wasn't easy at all but here I am, still pushing forward.

Beautiful. Stay strong fam

Thank you

appreciate you @mihy86. thank you for being you

I'm most grateful to God Almighty, the maker of heaven and the earth.

Because He has given me and all my family and loved ones the breath of life,
food, protections, preservations.

I know what I deeply felt even till now when my own mother passed on, two years ago.

God in his infinite mercy has kept myself and siblings, family, children and husband safe against and from all devils.

I'm extremely thankful to him. I'm also grateful to my darling husband for all his efforts to do as expected he should.

I'm also excited and thankful to Hive family. I have learned so much, I have improved so much, I'm among those speaking and documenting my brain child into this decentralized immotable achieve for the future generations,

Hive, I'm gratefully excited, 😂👍.

Thank you, @ecency.

I thank God every day of my life because I have always felt Him by my side in happy times and in sad times.

I most grateful for my relatives and parents coz they are supporting me at hard time and always glad when I come to visit them!

Some people play very important and crucial roles in our life. In my case, my parents and my wonderful wife are those people.
Especially my wife. I am very grateful to her for giving me a beautiful daughter, taking excellent care of her as a mother, and fulfilling her responsibilities as the lady of the house.She helps me whenever and wherever I need her.
Doing everything with a little child is not a joke. And I really really appreciate, everything she is doing for our family.
I am also really grateful to my parents, who are old now but still always give me the support I need, with lot of prayers and love.

I will always be grateful for all the beautiful things, and for all the difficult things life throws our way, but that we manage to overcome. I love to stay positive and try to solve problems one step at a time. I am always grateful for my wonderful children; they are my greatest motivation, the best thing life has given me. But they are ready to go out into the world, so I appreciate their independence and the lessons they teach me every day. Hugs.

> Siempre agradecer por todo lo bonito, por todo los complicado que nos da la vida, pero que logramos salir adelante. Me encanta siempre estar en positivo y tratar de salir de los problemas poco a poco. Agradezco siempre por mis maravillosos hijos, ellos son mi motor lo máximo, lo mejor que me ha dado la vida. Pero ellos están dado para el mundo, así que agradezco su independencia y el aprendizaje que ellos me dan cada día. Un abrazo.

Not one person but my tiny family.
My husband and my 2 girls for believing in my dreams and encouraging me to go for it 🩷

There are many people who make me very happy and grateful to have them here by my side. Without a doubt, the most important ones are my parents, since every day they give their best so that my brother and I can be well.

>Hay muchas personas con las que me siento myy feliz y agradecido de poder tenerlas aqui a mi lado, sin duda las mas importantes son mis padres, ya que cada dia dan lo mejor de ellos para asi nosotros, la cual seria mi persona y mi hermano poder estar bien.

That's a very interesting question, and at the same time, not an easy one to answer. I think there are many people to thank this year, some of whom would probably be surprised if they knew how grateful I am.

But if I could only choose one person to thank for accompanying me through this particularly difficult and obstacle-filled 2025, it would be my mother. Even though we have different opinions and points of view, which have occasionally led to arguments, she is the person who, even in these not necessarily pleasant circumstances, has always been there for me.

Thanks mom!

I am grateful to everyone who has helped me improve as a person throughout the year, because that's what it's all about for me: observing and taking as examples what can help us achieve that improvement. But I especially look up to my Mom and Dad, and I am grateful every day for having them with me and for being such a close-knit family despite the difficulties (illnesses) that have occurred in both 2024 and 2025. We are strong and fighting.

My mother, without a second thought, because she's been there for me when I needed her most and even when I didn't. Thank you, Mom.

This year, I am grateful to my little brother who gave me a huge amount of loan when I needed it most, even without asking me why I needed it.

My parents! Always my parents! Because they gave me that life, and they always support me whatever I do.

!BBH

Those I feel most grateful for this year is my family @adeife2 @omoomowess01 @wewarriors-28. This year came with its own challenges and growth moments, and they were one of the steady lights in the middle of everything. Their support, encouragement, prayers, guidance, and genuine presence made a huge difference in my journey. I’m truly thankful for the role they played in my life this year, and I don’t take it for granted.

Thanks sis

🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍

Gratitude fills my heart ❤️. Huge shoutout to my husband 😍❤10 years of love, growth, and adventures! 🤗 And to my family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, especially my siblings @temmylade,@chatsunny,thanks for being my rock always.

You are welcome 🤗

Firstly, I am grateful to God, who has never failed me when I needed him most and for putting the person I am most grateful for in my path, my husband. He has been my support, he has helped me a lot in every way, he is giving his best to fight, working to provide for our daughter and me so that we lack nothing. Before our daughter was born, we both worked and everything was easier, but then she was born and I had to stop working to take care of her. Now he is the one who works and takes care of buying everything we need, while I take care of everything at home, school, and other things. We are both doing our best to get ahead and are grateful to each other because, so far, we have managed to stay afloat, and it is all thanks to God.

Congratulations to the winners of Day 10!
@joeboi24
@manuelgil64
@mihy86
Your rewards will be sent soon.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations on your accomplishment and wish you continued success in the future.

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Awwww thank you! Happy Holidays! 🤗

Thanks! 😃

Merry Christmas to everyone!