Hope...

As promised, I took my camera with me on a short walk this a.m. I took some photos of my tulips, but this one is by far my favorite.

For me, it captures the essence of hope: a beacon of color against a drab background, hiding something wonderful within the petals, urging you to believe. Looking back on some of the things that have happened in my life, there have been many instances when I thought I was done. Somehow, I have kept on, and I feel blessed to look at the fruits of my efforts. They're not perfect--nothing is--but they are beautiful and they are worth every struggle...