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Something Special

6/22/2015

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I wasn’t looking for anything in particular. I hadn’t even planned to stop by the mall. But I had a few minutes to kill before picking up my daughter. I figured I may as well browse a bit. Just to see if anything catches my eye. After all, you never know. Sometimes you can find something special when you’re not even looking.
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I put my van in park. Nearby, I noticed a burgundy van pull into a handicapped spot. A white-haired, elderly man swung open the door. He slowly turned in his seat, lifted his left leg and guided it down to the pavement. Then he eased the other leg to the ground.  

He stood to his feet, taking a moment to find his balance. Then he slid the side door open and pulled out a walker. Oh good, I thought. He needed the extra help. I watched him lean over the walker and begin to shuffle on his way.

But instead of heading toward the mall, he circled around to the other side of the van. He opened the passenger-side door and a woman’s shaky hand reached for his. Then he carefully positioned the walker in front of her.

I’m not sure why, but I found myself fascinated with that couple. I know it sounds silly. I mean, I should’ve jumped out of the van, ran up ahead and held the door for them. Instead, I just watched them. And wondered about their story.

I tried to imagine the man as a nervous young groom – and the woman as a beautiful bride. I pictured them saying their wedding vows. “To have and to hold, from this day forward …” Vows they obviously took seriously. Surely that couple had a lot of history between them. They had persevered through hard times. And celebrated good times. But side-by-side they faced it all.

And now, side-by-side they inched their way through the parking lot.

They paused a moment, maneuvering the walker up a small step onto the sidewalk. Then the old man opened the door for his wife and they disappeared inside.  
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I promise I’m not a stalker. But when I see something special, I can’t help but admire it. And write about it.

Sometimes you find something beautiful when you’re not even looking for it. Like the other day at the mall. 

And I didn’t even have to go inside to see it. 
3 Comments
Cindy Mundt
6/23/2015 01:10:33 am

Hi Sheri! I so enjoy reading your blog! It's thought provoking, entertaining, and just real! I appreciate your thoughts, how you view life, and your challengingly messages! God bless and could you please write a novel?:)

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Sheri
6/23/2015 01:19:12 am

Cindy Mundt you just made my day! Thank you for reading - and for your words of encouragement!

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Joyce Smith
6/24/2015 04:36:54 pm

Hi Sheri.........that's a really sweet story!! Thanks for sharing it! I have a similar one, and they really pull at your heart strings!! Sure hope we get to see you this summer!! Love to all of you!! Joyce

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