Ordinary Experiences Bring Joy

Everyday she walks. She has pale frail hands that gently grip a walker that supports over half her weight. She moved slow and had a slight hunch; her glasses had become a key asset to her weathered face. The years had taken there toll on the 94 year old woman. Her hair was short and white, and her mouth was toothless. She had wrinkles deeply imprinted in her face, but none stood out more than the ones around her eyes. She was happy. Though she wasn’t smiling now, you could see it in her eyes, and her aged face told the story of her life.

You could hear the whoosh of her loose fitting pants as she walk by, as well as a slight squeak to her non-slip shoes. And very faintly you could hear the wheels of her walker slowly spinning as she makes her way past on her way into a store. Even though its spring, she still wears her winter coat, which makes a crinkling noise as she moves.

You might think that after being alive for 94 years she might be a little cranky, but if you thought that then you are wrong. She was a peaceful old lady, who smiled often despite her lack of teeth. She stopped frequently to chit chat with familiar faces. She was content. It’s not surprising that her life does not consist of much more than this, for she was old. She had had her fun, but she was still happy. She didn’t need to do anything else, just going to the mall brought her joy.