Have been thinking this week, about my trip to Denmark last week. From the generosity of Chris and Rie I saw many wonderful things. Hans Christian Anderson’s home, the ‘Mermaid” in Copenhagen, Princess Anne’s home, a ‘magic’ ancient castle, a fantastic local bakery (that I miss so much today), and a German POW camp for Danish resistance fighters of WW II. Then there was the farm; and what a magnificent farm it is! I can really appreciate the work that Chris and Rie have put into the place.
I spent between 4 to 5 days with Chris and Anne-Marie with my trip to Denmark. Of everything I saw, perhaps the most impressive and lasting was the ‘intimacy’ between two people who have been married for over 42 years. I feel very humbled to have had the opportunity to witness this between two very dear friends. It was their subtle gestures that caught my attention – perhaps day in and day out gestures that would go unnoticed by others. But I saw them. A gentle touch on the shoulder, a reassuring tap on the hand, a knowing smile, continued bantering, and so forth. It was a true joy for me to witness… it was so heartwarming to see.
For those of you who have such a relationship, treasure it; take a moment to reflect upon it yourself. It certainly is a gift…