Watching for Signs

"It's a sign." was a common phrase during my childhood years. My mother was always looking for signs of God's presence, and she continues to say that phrase every time she thinks she is receiving a message from up above. As an adult I have joked about this many a time with my siblings and friends. But lately, I find myself being more open to receiving "signs," not only of God's presence, but signs of whether or not I am on the right path. Call it what you will--synchronicity, serendipity, or a sign, sometimes we do sense that the universe or God is trying to tell us something.
During a spur-of-the-moment road trip this past week, I encountered a billboard that resonated with me.

"Hope. No Matter What"

It seems that ever since I decided to call my next collection of note cards the Hope Collection, the word "hope" keeps popping up. I don't think it's a coincidence. It's such a positive word--a promise for the future.
So maybe I'm turning into my mother a little bit, but I think I'll continue looking for signs--signs of hope, no matter what.