Tuesday, November 3, 2015

The Kindness of Holding Someone's Hand

"We all need each other."
~ Leo Buscaglia

Although it's been decades, I can still remember the feel of my grandfather's hand as he held mine while we walked through a parking lot.  I felt happy and safe.  I was reminded of that recently when I visited a friend at the hospital.  We were very glad to see each other and I spent a few minutes talking with her.  As we sat, we held hands and I marveled at the peace that I felt.  I was so happy to sit there, to talk and laugh with her, and to have her hold my hand.  Other than our significant others and our children, most of us rarely hold hands with other adults.  But what a powerful connection and what great comfort there is when someone holds our hand -- and our heart. 

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