Valentine’s Day.

I was visiting Stephen as usual this afternoon. He looked so much better.
A couple of friends came to see him and he enjoyed talking with them for a bit.
I was so pleased to see him more able to engage in conversation. It did him good.
Day by day, bit by bit.
The photo is a beautiful bottle of perfume with a story behind it!
A couple more friends called in to see him very briefly late afternoon as I’d gone to get a coffee to bring back with me to the ward.
As I was passing a young Muslim woman in a hijab I remarked to her that I loved her perfume. It wafted around her, not too strong but subtle and kind of fresh like sweet scented blossom.
She then took the bottle from her handbag to show me, and scent the aroma.
I was utterly surprised when she just said to me “Take it” !
And believe me she wouldn’t take “No” for an answer!
I shall treasure it.