Saying Goodbye

Each school day morning I greet the children and their parents on their way to school, and I greet many a commuter. 

Yesterday, a middle age woman drove up to me, and in a solemn voice, told me that my warm greeting and big smile was something her husband always looked forward to. It lifted his spirits

I thanked her, and asked about him.

It was then she told me he passed away a few weeks ago. But she wanted to let me know how important my greetings were in his life.

I could feel her pain, and my heart broke for her. And in my mind, I softly said goodbye to him.

With Love To All - Dick