Elsie is an enchanting pixie, she came over to the Mansion Art Show from the Cambridge Hotel, another assisted care facility down the road. She wanted to see the art show and she wanted to see Maria and I. She has read all of my books, and also reads the blog often.

She wanted to say hello, she had the biggest and warmest smile, she she wanted to say that she loves the way Maria and I love one another. How can you know that?, I asked.

“I loved my husband so much,” she said, “We were married for 35 years, and I know love when I see it. I just wanted to come and see you, I need to see love like that again. I can tell from your writing how much you love each other, and I can see it on your blog and also when you are together.”

I gave Elsie a big hug and promised to give her a free copy of my new book. I was very touched by her coming to see me, I told her it was true, Maria and I did love each other very much, we both knew what the meant, and we could also see it in other people.

I am amazed by Elsie’s perspective on life.