Hope gets restored in many ways. Here in western NC, while so many people, businesses, and towns continue to struggle through storm destruction recovery, I am also reminded daily of Mother Nature’s blessings.
Our daily temperatures remain in the 60’s and 70’s. But while I expect the chrysanthemums to bloom now, both pink and white azaleas dazzle with their second bloomings.
Foliage started showing Fall colors in late August, and green continue turning bright reds and golds still, as we approach mid-November, delivering the usual multi-month display… despite Helene’s damage.
And I am awed by errant reblooms of flowers such as Iris.
I keep pinching myself. This is home.
