This week, Patti asks us to consider what keeps us hopeful. Being an optimist has helped me weather the ups and downs of my 75 years of life. To me, hope is the child of optimism; a sincere positive response when dealing with uncertainty and doubts. Hope comes in Little Pockets of Joy. Moments that happen spontaneously and bring a sense of grace and peace to my being in the moment and as I reflect upon them.
Although I didn’t see them, all along the Martha Jordan Birding Trail at Leadbetter State Park on the Long Beach Peninsula, I heard the calls and responses of Red-winged Blackbirds. Just walking under this lovely grove of cottonwood trees and hearing the birds was enough to strengthen my hope.
Seeing one Red-necked Phalarope gliding over the surface of a marsh pond today kindled the hope that there will be more to come.
While Daisy barks at the waves and splashes along the surging surf, Max supplements his diet with Dungeness Crab crunchies. Being out in nature with these two energetic spirits provides many little pockets of joy which spill into my basket of hope.
Inhaling the fragrance of a lilac as I pass by on my walk, especially on a blue sky morning, fills my senses with joy in the moment and anticipation for the day.
Lindy Low LeCoq 
Thank you for these beautiful expressions of hope.
Lovely photos and narrative…I felt the opportunity to travel through your thoughts and scenes of the northwest. Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure, and Thank you!
I am so with you on every step of your hopeful post Lindy. Beautiful response.
How did I get so far behind in replying to these lovely comments?!!! Thank you, Tina. It was a great challenge.
There’s not much better than a good tree-lined, dirt, grass down the middle trail. Wonderful photo and words.
Thank you so much! I love your blog and that you enjoyed mine lifts my spirits.
Oh, such kind thoughts. I remember that photo. It looked like the perfect trail. So beautiful.
This is so beautifully made, Lindy. A calm and reflective mood all over. Loved it.
Thank you, Leya!
Lindy, isn’t it amazing that Nature’s sights and sounds can often bring us hope? I loved this post and photos.
Thank you, Egídio!