As you’ve opened the door and fallen into my arms crying
This, at our first encounter
As I’ve stood beside you you’ve looked at me silenced when someone talks around you
I’ve sat at your feet as we sort love letters, hard paperwork and whatever life has served up
As you hand me something, we learn together what you are ready to let go of
As we talk about the real and raw, we grow side by side
As your space gets lighter and moving day gets closer, emotions build
As you settle into your new space all is new but at the same time every detail has been talked through so that you are surrounded by your comfort
All new, all new, and all new
I admire your courage
I admire your guts
I enjoy your stories
Your tears touch me deeply
So does your laugh and smile
I know you do not see yourself as 86. I know that the person in the mirror does not match the one you feel like inside. I know
I am here to say thank you for your vulnerability
Thank you for sharing your journey
Thank you for all you have built for us
Thank you for being our guides
Thank you for shining your beauty
Thank you for shining your light
Your courage inspires me and calls me forward
Thank you.
Happy International Seniors Day, a day I celebrate daily as I help you navigate a delicate stage in life.
Let’s see seniors for who they are and not for what they have lost.