I noticed a lot of frail, elderly people out walking yesterday, individuals, couples, and groups of friends. It struck me that I didn’t see as many elderly folks walking back in the summer, which makes sense. They probably stay inside to avoid the heat and poor air quality.
I was particularly moved by the couples. It was a delight to watch them walking arm in arm, supporting each other, pausing when necessary, being careful not to walk too fast for their partner. I have a special heartfelt admiration for people who stand by each other for a lifetime, supporting each other through thick and thin, dedicated to taking care of each other to the end and sharing the joys and sorrows of every day that they have left.
That is true love, true fulfillment, true happiness. Witnessing that kind of love firsthand, even for a brief moment, fills my heart with joy and makes me believe that goodness and kindness make all things possible. It is not through poetic words, passionate embraces, or pleasant adventures that we express how deeply we love someone, but through our sheer, timeless, unbending dedication to their happiness and well-being. Watch an elderly couple who treats each other tenderly and respectfully, and you will see true love in action.
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