.....Sometimes when I'm in a restaurant or whatever, I notice a happy couple who remind me of
my bygone days, And I feel the need to give the guy this little note. I always slip it to him on
my way out so that I'm out the door before he can read it...........................................

.....Yes, I'm an old man, older than dirt. And my
behavior may seem strange, but I can't help it
because that's just the way I am.
.....I think you and your pretty wife are at a
stage in your life where I once was. And every
time I see a couple such as you, it brings back
memories of long ago, and I feel the need to share
a few words with you. I carry these little notes
for that purpose.
.....My Dear Wife left me a year ago, after a ten
year battle with vascular dementia and during the
sorrow and sadness of that experience, the one
thought that was always on my mind was that I did
not express my love for her as often as I could
have while she was still able to think and
understand. As I think back on it now....that is
my one regret and it will always be with me. I
wish so much that I could have her back with me
one last time so I could give her a hug and tell
her how much I love her. One never knows the value
of what he has until he looses it.
.....I just wanted to tell you this so maybe you
can avoid ending up like me.

.....I may be a bit crazy for taking up space on Joan's site with storys such as this.
..........................................................................GeorgieBoy

We all need to remember this. Men and women.

George, I like your idea, and the note is wonderful and sure to inspire some people. But I hope you are not too hard on yourself or feeling guilty for not expressing your feelings to your lovely wife while she was well....I think that she knew very well how you felt, even though her mind was not at its best...she could sense it in the way you cared for her, attending to her needs. She knew you loved her.

Beautiful and you speak for all of us with your beautiful sentiment.

George you expressed what most of us feel,one more hug,one more kiss,one more I love you I never told her enough either,you not alone friend