Senior love

This past week I saw a sweet example of love between a couple in their mid 80's. Right after I finished my aqua arthritis class and was putting equipment I heard a lifeguard whistle blow. I turned and saw Jack fall into the water and my hero husband jumping in the pool after him. Jack is almost 90 years old. He has neuropathy in his legs and cannot hear. After he had climbed out of the pool after class and was reaching for his cane, he slipped and fell back in the pool. He hit his chin on the side and scraped his entire left side. I quickly jumped in to talk with Frank about what we should do. The lifeguards watched us from the sides. We tried to lift his body (6ft 5in or so) out of the pool. I quickly looked for his wife Evelyn to tell her what happened to Jack. The look in her eyes spoke much to me. I saw fear, anxiety and love in her eyes. Evelyn and Jack are the only couple who attend our class. Evelyn has a great fear of water. So, frequently after our class is over, Jack will give Evelyn a swimming lesson. She will put on her goggles and lay back in the water and Jack will gently cradle her head as he leads her around the pool while reassuring her with his big, big smile and kind words. I am not the only who notices this tender display of love. Others in our class stop and watch. Evelyn called me later that evening and told me Jack was okay. He didn't break any bones and hopes to be back in class in a few weeks. Thank you God for giving this sweet couple more time on this planet together.