I called back my next patient. I was in a bit of a hurry. We were so incredibly busy. I did have a smile on my face, but it wasn't my genuine heart felt smile. I could feel a slight anxiety as I waited for someone to stand up when I called the name. It took what felt like an eternity, but there she was. She looked so warn out. Very frail. Very thin. By her side was a man. Probably of the same age...80ish. He too, frail, not as warn out looking but tired. He stood up first. He smiled at me....and then the most amazing thing happened.....He looked at her and said....okay...lets go you beautiful woman. She looked at him and smiled and it was as if his words put life back into her. She struggled but you could see the will and the desire to just get up and move. She did...my anxiety of time went away. It did take her some time to get to my xray room. He, steadfast by her side. And better yet...the two of them...chatting so very sweetly to each other. When we finally got into my room the man asked...can I stay with my wife.....How could I ever say no. As I xrayed her they told me their story. They met at a very young age. They've loved each other since. 63 years of loving one another. My heart was so filled. Two lovely people still madly deeply in love with each other.
I asked what the secret was. Both just looked at me with such a grin and then looked at each other....he said to me as he looked in her eyes..... JUST LEARN TO LOVE.........
So my message to you my friends.....Is just that......
Learn to love....
It starts with you and ends with you......
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