The New Sign

When I came home this afternoon, this is the sign that was in front of our house.  Of course I am not surprised, because I've known for a long time that this sign would come, but still, I did not want to see it. "Hope" realty, does not feel hopeful to me today.
On the optimistic side of things, today was a day of great progress for me in other areas.
Today, I ate a good sandwich.
Today, I laughed with my friends.
Today, I worked in the yard and it looks great.
Today, I heard God speak to me, and felt His embrace.
Today was a day of progress. Progress is hope. Hope gives me faith. Faith brings trust.
Today, I believed that maybe I could try again and it would be okay. Hope. It was a sign of things to come.
Say That Again, Jesus. You give good signs all the time, signs of hope.  I am watching.