I SAW A MAN

In the course of day we have so much to do
but as we do let's remember TO STOP FOR THE ONE...

Memorial Day 2010 in the produce aisle @St & Sh
as I looked up from the bananas I saw an old man
in a very decorated navy uniform

He stood there in the aisle, in the midst of many people
yet to them...He was invisible

Our eyes met and I asked him about his uniform
he told me that he was in the Navy 30+ years
I told him that my Dad was a "Sea Bee"
and that it was the most definitive time in his life

I thanked this man for his service to our country
he took my hand and held it in both hands as he kissed it
my eyes filled up I was undone by this gracious man

My heart was grateful for our encounter
I was glad that on that day, I SAW A MAN.