Yesterday my husband and I got a chance to slip away from the kids for a few hours to enjoy a nice lunch and some shopping. Since we don't eat out alone much, when we do get the chance we like to go to some of our favorite restaurants! We chose sushi and it was wonderful. It turned out to be one of the best dates we have had in while.
We were finishing up our lunch when I noticed an elderly couple walk in and was seated at the table next to us. Normally it would have been something that would have distracted me, but for some reason I just couldn't help but be drawn towards these two.
They were just the sweetest and so old fashion. He pulled her chair out and wait until she was settled in to her seat before he sat himself. And their conversation just completely melted my heart. It was even a lovey dovey talk they were having, it was the way they looked at each other when they spoke. They were so in tune with one and other, like nobody else was in the restaurant with them, just the two of them.
I caught myself smiling, and staring of course. I continued to finish my meal and we waited for the check. As I waited, I found myself drawn back into their corner. I assumed they had been married for a long time, they were just so in love. And then, the moment that stole my heart, they leaned into each other, held hands, and prayed before their meal. I could help but think how amazing these two people were, whom I had even seen or met before in my life. They were truly special.
As my husband and I got up from our table to leave, my heart felt as if I needed to do something. I went to the counter and told the hostess that I wanted to pay for their meal. I felt as if it was something I had to do. Why?- I have no clue, it just felt right. Maybe it was because seeing this couple so in love, so much respect for each other, it was a way to say thank you for allowing me to see something so beautiful. For showing me that love never fails and lasts...
"The greatest thing you will ever learn, is just to love, and to be loved in return" -Anonymous
So awesome. Everything about this makes my heart flutter a little bit. I see couples like that and look forward to a million more years with my husband.
ReplyDeleteAlso -- when we take the rare 'date night', we always choose sushi. :)
I was totally thinking the same thing watching them, that would be my Hubby and I one day!
DeleteWe LOVE sushi!!!
This is so beautiful. I tell my husband all the time "I love, love." It is moments like this that make me feel that way. I love to see people in love and I love being in love. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI am the same!! I am so in love with LOVE!! It makes me so happy to see others in love!!
Deletei just melted.
ReplyDeleteElderly people are my favorite and I probably would have done the same thing! You did an awesome thing and blessed them. I hope to be as cute as they are with my hubby some day!
I felt blessed just witnessing them together!! It was just the cutest!
DeleteThanks for sharing....I can't wait to grown old and gray with my best friend and Husband :)
ReplyDelete;) I can't wait to grow old...(cover the grey) too! lol XOXO
DeleteI love this. It shows that true love always lasts!
ReplyDeleteI want to be them. In a couple years.
and I absolutely love how you stole a snapshot :)
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I was trying not to make it too obvious, not the best papparazzi but I think I managed to get a good one! My Husband thought I was losing it! lol
DeleteOmg. This gave me chills. That is beautiful that you paid for their meal. I love when I meet people like this. It makes me remember that there is still love in the world.....
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome. (I would take a pic too...;) )
Liz
I had chills writing it, and even got teary eyed! It's totally true, with all the hate that goes on now a days, it's so refreshing to see such beautiful love first hand!!
DeleteThis is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteGood for you that you and the hubs got a date night!
I love moments like these when you "see" love in action! Most of my work is with the elderly. I learn from them everyday and when I meet with a couple that's 'stood the test of time' I cant help but to ask to hear their story!
I love listening to their stories as well. Their generation lived so different than we now, it's always amazing to hear where they came from and all their adventures!!
Deletewhat a beautiful story and proof of loves ability to touch us in the most unexpected of ways.
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Nicole
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