Tears, Laced with Hope

"Our real blessings often appear to us

in the shape of pains, losses, and disappointments;

but let us have patience and we soon shall see them in proper figures."

Joseph Addison

It is remarkable to witness the resilience of a person caught in the depths of an emotional storm.  There is little to do to protect them from unanticipated flying debris or the unearthed brokenness of despair.

As time stretches we observe the spirit expand to withstand the pressure of avoidance or denial; and then saddened with the contractions of reality and injury.  Helpless, we stand guard as a loyal guest on the disrupting path.

We quit holding our breath when we hear the first attempt of laughter coming through tears, laced with hope.  In time, the laughter is transitioned into positive action.  The residue of pain is expressed through unique creativity and at long last, the loyal guest not longer stands guard.