Continuing wars

Daily violence

How will we pay our bills?

Layoffs at work

Sickness in the family

These days can be discouraging

If we look with new eyes

If we open our ears

and soul and follow our heart

hope and possibilties abound

A new born child

The array of colors in the sunrise

The magesty of the ocean

Forgiveness of another

The embrace of a loved one

Children at play

The enthusiasm of a dog

when we come home

The welcoming smile

of a dear friend

Experiencing Jesus being

near- whispering  we are

his beloved son or daughter

The awareness of our

courage, faith, and love within

Knowing if we are mindful

of all the gifts given to us

daily we will always have hope