taking me home…
05 Nov 2011 38 Comments
in mummyblog Tags: age, bb, love, northernmum
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.
Nov 05, 2011 @ 12:55:55
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.
Nov 07, 2011 @ 22:06:13
hmmm anytime x thanks for the comment lovely x
Nov 05, 2011 @ 12:58:58
Wow, can’t stop the tears x
Nov 05, 2011 @ 13:05:48
It’s a heart breaking sight but like you say one of great love and kindess too.
Nov 07, 2011 @ 22:05:52
was lovely but very sad x
Nov 05, 2011 @ 13:57:27
What a lovely couple, made me cry too x
Nov 07, 2011 @ 22:05:32
Do you reckon N and L will be there to find us……
Nov 05, 2011 @ 16:20:34
So heartbreaking. Life’s just not fair sometimes.
Nov 07, 2011 @ 22:05:13
agree x
Nov 05, 2011 @ 19:03:04
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
Nov 07, 2011 @ 22:05:00
exactly x
Nov 05, 2011 @ 19:27:00
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
Nov 07, 2011 @ 22:04:50
fingers crossed we get there….
Nov 05, 2011 @ 22:23:10
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
Nov 07, 2011 @ 22:04:37
it is sad but pretty lovely
Nov 05, 2011 @ 22:31:45
That’s beautiful
Nov 05, 2011 @ 22:36:37
*weep*
Nov 07, 2011 @ 22:04:17
*hands tissue*
Nov 05, 2011 @ 23:49:45
Beautifully written Jayne, lovely post! I just hope when I’m old and doddery that the geekdaddy will be there to take me home.
Nov 07, 2011 @ 22:03:40
Will he take me home too? that he who helped create them cant be relied on….
Nov 06, 2011 @ 08:36:09
Tears in my eyes. So sad and beautiful all at once.
Nov 07, 2011 @ 22:03:14
Thanks Mrs, thats how i felt watching it
Nov 06, 2011 @ 08:54:36
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
Nov 07, 2011 @ 22:02:57
Completly agree x xx x
Nov 06, 2011 @ 13:37:25
What a sad and yet lovely moment to witness. xx
Nov 07, 2011 @ 22:02:24
It was very sweet
Nov 06, 2011 @ 23:46:47
Beautiful, but so sad.
Nov 07, 2011 @ 22:01:48
Thanks x x x x
Nov 07, 2011 @ 12:03:05
She is lucky to have someone so supportive of her. AD would nag me constantly to pull myself together. He has no compassion!
Nov 07, 2011 @ 22:01:35
to be fair he who helped create them read this and said he would be off on his mobility scooter…..
Nov 07, 2011 @ 12:28:46
So sad and so beautifully written.
Nov 07, 2011 @ 22:01:11
Thank you
Nov 08, 2011 @ 10:50:32
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.
Nov 08, 2011 @ 17:55:24
Goodness lovely, I am so sorry to hear that. The aging process is so cruel…
Nov 08, 2011 @ 11:44:39
Very sad but how lovely how much they live each other. I hope I have that when I am old old.
Nov 08, 2011 @ 17:56:34
Me too x
Nov 11, 2011 @ 18:37:12
Age is terrifying but beautiful.
Nov 11, 2011 @ 18:50:49
Lovely way of putting it x