Fear and Hope

Two o'clock in the afternoon I am staring at myself in the bathroom mirror; hair disheveled still dressed in my bright red pajamas.  It has been a tough three weeks commencing with Jay's birthday and culminating with the Holidays fast approaching.  There has been so many family issues; all way to  personal to discuss here.  Nonetheless a catalyst for my lack of energy and  lest not forget I am in mourning for my son.  Determined to do different; I dressed to face the elements outside.  I was going to take a walk even if it was only 41 degrees.  Looking like a giant brown walrus up Main Street I went.  As I rounded the corner a glimpse of color caught my eye.  Mid-November and this beautiful yellow pansy was raising its petals to the heat of the sun.  This one little plant had survived the deluge of rain and wind brought on by Hurricane Sandy.  Then a week later it was covered and survived the first snow storm of the year.  This was my aha moment; Hope that's what this little snippet of nature was showing me.  Through all the trials and obstacles - nature NEVER gives up hope.  It prevails - renews itself and keeps moving forward.  I will never give up Hoping.......

"Hope Is The Only Thing Stronger

Than Fear"

Refection:

1 Corinthians 13:13 - And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.  But the greatest of these is love.