Always Maintain Hope

     Here is this dear lily - beaten, stem broken nearly in two, and it buds.  Not only does it bud, it bursts forth in glorious, triumphant flower.

     Several times I almost removed the broken stem; however, I just didn't have the heart for one more injury.  I waited, watched, and hoped for the best.

     Yesterday this dear lily had a bud on its broken stem, and today it shines in glorious full bloom.

     Regardless of the circumstances, always maintain hope and a sweet attitude.  Things will get better.  Oh, they may not manifest in the ways we'd like, or in the ways things used to be.
It may just be different  --  but it will be better.