This morning, I picked up one of my books 'Stories for the Romantic Heart' and opened it to a page containing this writing.

The Beauty of Love by: Author Unknown

The question is asked, "Is there anything more beautiful in life than a boy and a girl clasping clean hands and pure hearts in the path of marriage? Can there be anything more beautiful than young love?"

And the answer is given. "Yes, there is a more beautiful thing. It is the spectacle of an old man and an old woman finishing their journey together on that path. Their hands are gnarled, but still clasped; their faces are seamed, but still radiant; their hearts are physically bowed and tired, but still strong with love and devotion for one another. Yes, there is a more beautiful thing than young love. Old love."

Steve and I are amazed when we see couples walking along ... with their hands so close, but not holding each other's. Now, I know that maybe there are reasons ... we just hope the reasons are good enough to miss out on that special sweetness. We sure look forward to still holding hands when we are old and wrinkled.


I found it at inspirationalstories.com Their post said it is in also... A 5th Portion of Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Holding Hands

43 years ago tonight a 15 yr. boy and girl went on a church outing to Skateland in Jacksonville, FL. They have been 'skating through life' since then, hand in hand.




We still like to hold hands. This photo was taken while standing in the states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona where they meet at the 4 corners.