I recognized her instantly. Older, a little more frail, but still very distinctive. Dorice sold us our home almost thirty years ago. She didn’t recognize me, but we got reacquainted very quickly.
Now 92, she looked elegant, though she moved a little slower. “Know the secret to a long life? I take my ‘liquid’ vitamins every evening,” Dorice told me with a wicked twinkle in her eye.
She was immediately ahead of me in the checkout line. I paid for her groceries, and got her a fine bottle of her ‘liquid’ vitamins. She was noticeably touched. “May I give you a hug?” She asked. That was entirely my pleasure. I was moved.
The entire interaction put joy in my heart. I was surprised at the emotional rush I felt. I may never see her again, but I came out ahead on this one.
Funny, how a simple meeting impacted me so deeply. Now time to enjoy that ‘liquid’ vitamin. Who am I to argue with 92 years of experience. Cheers.
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