oops -- quote Thursday -- a little late

The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him.


~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

[Photos courtesy of my mom -- through the window... of course.  Completely unrelated except that I am trying to appreciate all the bright spots about being home -- and this gorgeousness is definitely a BRIGHT spot.]