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taking me home…

Sometimes we catch a snap shot moment of some else’s life, today I caught a brief moment of someone else’s love. An elderly lady brushed past me in the shop, her face anxious, her eyes confused. She silently shuffled past me, confused about her. destination, waiting for help.

Suddenly I saw an arm reach out and gently turn her round. An elderly chap, face awash with relief tenderly took her hand in his and silently he stroked her cheek. “She gets confused,” he murmured “she wasn’t always like this.”

Then he turned, wrapping one arm round her middle and holding her fingers tight in the other; “let’s go my lovely,” he gently whispered in her ear. Then they went, walking away, two bodies so close together they merged into one as the distance grew between us.

I was touched by sorrow and beauty from this vision of true love. However if my mind succumbs to the hardships of age I look forward he who helped create them to taking my hand and leading me home.

Comments

  1. PippaD @ A Mothers Ramblings says

    November 5, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    This has made me cry, I fear this happening because I know that there is nothing I can do to prevent it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 7, 2011 at 10:06 pm

      hmmm anytime x thanks for the comment lovely x

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    November 5, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Wow, can’t stop the tears x

    Reply
  3. Ali says

    November 5, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    It’s a heart breaking sight but like you say one of great love and kindess too.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 7, 2011 at 10:05 pm

      was lovely but very sad x

      Reply
  4. Kirsten says

    November 5, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    What a lovely couple, made me cry too x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 7, 2011 at 10:05 pm

      Do you reckon N and L will be there to find us……

      Reply
  5. Kate Takes 5 says

    November 5, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    So heartbreaking. Life’s just not fair sometimes.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 7, 2011 at 10:05 pm

      agree x

      Reply
  6. thebabywife says

    November 5, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    That is love – who needs the flowers, the diamonds, the romantic gestures, when all you need is someone who will always take you home x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 7, 2011 at 10:05 pm

      exactly x

      Reply
  7. michelletwinmum says

    November 5, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    Beautiful, we have a lovley couple at our Church who are 92 and just the same. Ohh to be like that now let alone in 60 years time.

    Mich x

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    • janeblackmore says

      November 7, 2011 at 10:04 pm

      fingers crossed we get there….

      Reply
  8. Lorraine from The Party Times says

    November 5, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    Made me cry too! Keep getting glimpses of similar events with my 90 year old grandparents – lovely to see but gets me every time! x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 7, 2011 at 10:04 pm

      it is sad but pretty lovely

      Reply
  9. The Boy and Me (@TheBoyandMe) says

    November 5, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    That’s beautiful

    Reply
  10. Deliciousnessy says

    November 5, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    *weep*

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 7, 2011 at 10:04 pm

      *hands tissue*

      Reply
  11. geekmummy says

    November 5, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    Beautifully written Jayne, lovely post! I just hope when I’m old and doddery that the geekdaddy will be there to take me home.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 7, 2011 at 10:03 pm

      Will he take me home too? that he who helped create them cant be relied on….

      Reply
  12. scribblingmum says

    November 6, 2011 at 8:36 am

    Tears in my eyes. So sad and beautiful all at once.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 7, 2011 at 10:03 pm

      Thanks Mrs, thats how i felt watching it

      Reply
  13. Jules says

    November 6, 2011 at 8:54 am

    This makes me nearly cry, my Grampy is very unwell at the moment and my granny is doing just that looking after him. They have been married over 60 years and the odd twder moment they have makes me sad but hopeful I might get that. One is never without the other and I worry what will happen when one of them dies they are the same person and we should cherish those moments we see of moments of affection 🙂

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 7, 2011 at 10:02 pm

      Completly agree x xx x

      Reply
  14. Emma @mummymummymum says

    November 6, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    What a sad and yet lovely moment to witness. xx

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 7, 2011 at 10:02 pm

      It was very sweet

      Reply
  15. redrosemummy says

    November 6, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    Beautiful, but so sad.

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    • janeblackmore says

      November 7, 2011 at 10:01 pm

      Thanks x x x x

      Reply
  16. actuallymummy says

    November 7, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    She is lucky to have someone so supportive of her. AD would nag me constantly to pull myself together. He has no compassion!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 7, 2011 at 10:01 pm

      to be fair he who helped create them read this and said he would be off on his mobility scooter…..

      Reply
  17. Rosie Scribble says

    November 7, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    So sad and so beautifully written.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 7, 2011 at 10:01 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  18. graceandme says

    November 8, 2011 at 10:50 am

    Such a thought provoking moment. My mother is battling dementia at the moment – Dad rang yesterday to say she’s taken all of her clothes to the charity shop as she’s going to be dead by tomorrow so she doesn’t need them anymore. It’s so sad when age catches up with you.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 8, 2011 at 5:55 pm

      Goodness lovely, I am so sorry to hear that. The aging process is so cruel…

      Reply
  19. Notmyyearoff says

    November 8, 2011 at 11:44 am

    Very sad but how lovely how much they live each other. I hope I have that when I am old old.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 8, 2011 at 5:56 pm

      Me too x

      Reply
  20. Circus Queen says

    November 11, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    Age is terrifying but beautiful.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 11, 2011 at 6:50 pm

      Lovely way of putting it x

      Reply

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