But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. —Isaiah 40:31

“But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.” —Micah 7:7

“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” — Romans 5:3-4

“Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words / And never stops at all.” —Emily Dickinson

(I’m having to be admitted to the hospital because
We’ve had severe storms in the area, which cut off the electric
At home. They have me plugged in to the ventiator and oxygen.
Hope the power is restored within two days. Of course, I may lose all the food.
In my freezer.)