As I was thinking about what to write, I thought of all of the smiles I saw today. I was selling jewelry at one of the resorts in town and of course, it is part of my job to smile. However, I genuinely enjoy chatting with the people who come to the show and occasionally we meet someone who makes an impact on us. Today was one of those days for me. I met a lovely couple who had been married 53 years. When they first came in, I told the man he reminded me of my Dad. As they were leaving we began to talk. They were telling me they had six children and ? # of grand children, maybe 16 great grand children, and they wondered if any of them will have kids. We were talking about how things change between generations. (I think?)
I told them how when I was in my 20's I was pressured to get married and others were disappointed when I did not. How in my 30's when some of my cousins began to get divorced, I was told I was smart to wait. Now in my mid 50's I'm thinking maybe it's time. So I proceeded to tell them how I met Hunny at the same time my Dad passed and that I felt my Dad had something to do with our getting together. The next thing I knew I had tears in my eyes. Then I said I don't know why I'm telling you this, I'm sorry and she reached over and held me, comforting me while I cried. I was surprised by my emotion. They were such a loving couple and maybe their love reminded me of how my Mom and Dad were with each other. I don't know, but may we all have a love like that in our lives.
I saw lots of smiles and enjoyed giving many in return. I also had the opportunity to shed a few tears and what Wonder Filled Moments those were.
In Gratitude,
Linda G
I told them how when I was in my 20's I was pressured to get married and others were disappointed when I did not. How in my 30's when some of my cousins began to get divorced, I was told I was smart to wait. Now in my mid 50's I'm thinking maybe it's time. So I proceeded to tell them how I met Hunny at the same time my Dad passed and that I felt my Dad had something to do with our getting together. The next thing I knew I had tears in my eyes. Then I said I don't know why I'm telling you this, I'm sorry and she reached over and held me, comforting me while I cried. I was surprised by my emotion. They were such a loving couple and maybe their love reminded me of how my Mom and Dad were with each other. I don't know, but may we all have a love like that in our lives.
I saw lots of smiles and enjoyed giving many in return. I also had the opportunity to shed a few tears and what Wonder Filled Moments those were.
In Gratitude,
Linda G
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