The hydrangea stems had been sat drying out in my garden for 2 months, but something told me to hold on and keep believing that they would blossom and bring new life.

Each day I watered them and sent them love. I thought to myself, they have to live; they’re one of my favourite flowers.

Yesterday was Thanksgiving, and in the morning  I noticed shoots of green breaking through the brown stems. New life and the harvest is to be celebrated.

Never lose hope, even when all seems lost. Give lovingly and receive joyously…