Remember

I find this day brings me to a place of both sadness and hope. Sadness for all the lost opportunities.
Sadness because we don't seem like we've gotten very far. Sadness for all the lives lost. Sadness for war. Sadness for hunger. Sadness for poverty. Sadness for a lack of caring. Sadness for what is lacking. Sadness.....

I also have hope. Hope that change is around the corner. Hope for new leadership. Hope for our children. Hope for the transforming power of Christ. Hope for things not seen. Hope for folks to stand in solidarity for those without hope. Hope that there is a better way and a brighter tomorrow. Hope that springs eternal....rising from ashes, rising from dust, rising from all that looks lost and despairing. Hope!