Gratitude for Showing Up

Each day, we take a deep breath and step forward. It’s not always a straight line.

When I created this new website, I promised myself I would blog regularly—share reflections, photos, and pieces of the journey. But life took over. There’s no excuse, only the truth that I didn’t make it a priority.

And yet, here I am—months later—finally beginning again.

Why bother? Because showing up matters. Writing, creating, sharing here means something deeper. Each post is a small act of mending. My heart will never fully heal, but these words are the small stitches that piece me back together—one moment, one reflection, one bloom at a time.

Welcome . . . Hope Blooms is about finding joy when all seems lost. Flowers and photography gently led me back to the light—and to the beauty that still exists in our world. This blog is a space to share that joy, where blooms and stories come together as a reminder that healing is possible, and hope always finds its way back.

Grief and gratitude often walk hand in hand—here’s how small, everyday moments help to provide healing.

How do you find gratitude when your heart is broken?
Sometimes it begins with a quiet moment, a tender memory, or the soft light of a new day. Gratitude doesn’t rush in—it gently unfolds. This post reflects on how love, beauty, and small joys can become anchors in the storm.