[Image] She didn’t know how much I needed that smile

My wife hasn't been out in a long while.

She kept saying how much she wanted to see somewhere else – more than just the same little street outside our window.

Today her health was steady enough, so we took it slow, packed her oxygen tank, and rode to a little dessert shop we used to go to when we first fell in love.

She can't really eat sweets anymore, but she sat outside on the bench, soaking up the sun.

Right before we left, she looked at me – eyes bright, grinning so sweetly, just like she used to.

Grateful for a little piece of freedom today.