HOPE

Spring has sprung as the saying goes. The weather in my world has been great in the last few days which made my daily walk along the lake where I live so very pleasant after the cold winter.

            A couple of days ago as I was approaching the walking path, a teacher and a dozen or so young teenage students appeared suddenly. All wearing masks, they sat on the ground under a cluster of large pine trees and the teacher began a lesson. I’m sure the students must have been glad to be outside near a lake instead of inside. The teacher is obviously someone who looks for ways to improve the less-than-perfect situation in which we all find ourselves because of covid. 

            As we still struggle to get pass this deadly disease and look forward to everyone being vaccinated, we know we must continue to be vigilant and listen to the rules, but it doesn’t mean that all is lost. While waiting for a return to normalcy there is still music to be listened to, reading to be enjoyed in sunny backyards or balconies, and love to be shared with our family members on the phone or via video. And there are countless ways to learn new things if we let our imagination soar and discover our hidden talents.

            Despite the restrictions in our lives, one thing that is a constant is Hope with a capital H. It will see us through the remaining dark days, and we must ensure that everyone knows that all is not lost. We only need to find ways to adapt and find ways to turn a less-than-perfect situation into something that will make us discover ourselves.