Trying my best to encourage my Clo.Amazing Grace and has a small growth at the base...fingers crossed. As you say...patience. Love your reference to Joni Mitchell. Did you happen to see her at the Grammys? Glad she seemed healthy enuf to sing.
I didn't see Joni Mitchell at the Grammys, but I did see the program where she was honored for Gershwin Prize, and she performed there. A marvelous lady, still going strong.