I had my six month dental check up last week, little sweetheart, then dropped back in at the office today to ask about some issues regarding what my insurance was willing to cover. Nothing urgent but I thought it would go faster if I walked over there instead of trying to do it on the phone. The results were mixed, I think - it took a helluva long time anyway, the waiting room was pretty full.
Anyway, what I wanted to tell you was something else. When I arrived, the receptionist was speaking in Spanish to a rather elderly man who was sitting across the room. It kind of went on for a while even as other patients came and went or waited to check in. Me, too - I just stood there waiting.
Eventually the logjam kind of cleared. The waiting room emptied and the receptionist went in the back to talk to my dentist. There was just me and the elderly Spanish man and what seemed like maybe his brother.
The first guy was sort of taking care of the second. He got up and got their coats out of the closet and then helped the second guy put his coat on. It was very sweet. Then the second guy, who seemed a bit more frail and understandably needed a bit more help, took the first guy’s coat and helped him in turn. I wondered if they were brothers and the whole thing was so lovely and gentle and kind, it made me think of you immediately.
The second man had been looking at me the whole time. The first one spoke to me in English, then. He said they were dealing with some insurance thing. I told him, same here. And then I wished them both a Happy Christmas.
It was a really nice moment and when little things like this happen, I feel ever more close to you and the unfailing kindness that you brought to everyone whose lives you touched. I’m so grateful for you. And I love you with all my heart, forever.
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