just one case, one example...all that was required to restore the faith. and it did. its not all a farce after all. all it requires is a LOT of patience and belief.

there are no miracles apparently... everything needs work. always. EVERYTHING.

you plant the seeds...you wait for them to germinate.. you water them daily, but shield them from destructive rains and storms.. you put them in the sun, but protect them from the heat.. you let them grow, but keep weeding them and trimming them..

and it's an ongoing process. even when the seeds have turned into plants and bear flowers. leave them to fend for themselves and they will wilt. slowly...sometimes so slowly that you don't even realize till one fine day you actually notice the yellow dried up leaves, the dying stems...

and well...once that plant is dead, and you know it can't be revived, it is foolhardy to attempt it.