snowdrops

Last week we were hit with an overnight deluge and a flood. The whole neighborhood was swamped. Later that day, it began to recede leaving a film of brown grime as a reminder of everything that washed away and through. In the middle of the muck, the first patches of snowdrops sprouted in clusters here and there. Bravely, brightly. Again.

They are the flower of Hope and Consolation.

The extraordinary tragedy unfolding in Japan continues to be so heartbreaking, so dark. And yet, the survivors are truly inspiring in the way that they peacefully and purposefully do what they can to cope with such monumental loss and suffering. Tonight's news showed families joining together to melt snow for water, shaping chopsticks from foraged bamboo, children tending the needs of the aged in shelters.

Within the sadness and terror, uncovering tiny blades of hope. Bravely, brightly. Again.

Comments

[Jend222]

Lovely post.

[Cherie Wilson]

Thank you for sharing words of Japan and hope. Beauty in the muck. Reminders of the good we can see in the ugly. Reminds me also,of the good that is just good........in this bunch of girlies and the wedding on the horizon in your last post. Hope in the good, is so very good too Dear Charlotte! Thank you for the reminders of both. XO

[jone]

Charlotte.....I appreciate your words more than you can imagine. You write so clearly and from the heart.
Thanks, from the bottom of my little heart.
xo

[Melissa]

Lovely indeed.

[pam]

beautifully said. xo

[Troy Louise]

Thanks for your beautiful words & lovely pic.

[Rae Grant]

Thank you for this thoughful post about the truly brave people of Japan.

[connie]

I saw that same news and was so blown away with the dignity of the people and their creativity! Yes, making chopsticks and figuring out to melt snow...incredible!

[paige]

what beautiful words my friend.
praying all is safe & dry at your home too
xo