Sometimes Hope is Ice Water

Sometimes hope comes in the form of ice cubes clinking in your glass (especially if you don't have the capability of

making ice).

Sometimes hope is holding a tiny newborn baby.

Sometimes hope is checking the tin mailbox posted on the back gate.
Sometimes hope is making gluten-free cookies from a box.
Sometimes hope is having a sink without dirty dishes.
Sometimes hope is waking up before your alarm clock and wanting to wake up.
Sometimes hope is watching a football victory with friends when you don't usually get excited about football.
Sometimes hope is reading required reading side-by-side with a friend.
Sometimes hope is surrendering to what you don't understand.
Sometimes hope is letting go of expectations of a place or a situation.
Sometimes hope is a box of root vegetables.