hope

Yes, Barb. Hope is what carries us through changing times. We hope, as our ancestors did, that we will return from the battle fields. We hope for success and happiness for our children, our friends and neighbors. Hope is the child of love. Hope is the antidote for despair. 

As I sit, daily, on my porch, in the wee early morning, I sip my elixir, read my friend's words, and gaze at the flickering candlelight, renew my faith that all will be as it should be. I vow to change the things I can and leave the rest to God... And hope.