Words you shared with me John not so long ago have continued to echo and I think it's because they resonate for me pretty strongly myself...for you see I too am largely "melancholy but hopeful." My hope extends that these two halves will meet someday... this side of heaven or the next. As one seeing through a glass for now darkly... I deeply look forward to fully knowing and being fully known someday. In the meantime I'll bump and bumble along and make good companions along the way :)

Peace John... thanks for sharing from your wisdom.