I don’t usually go to a restaurant alone.  Recently, I was starving, needed to get some work done, and was close to one of my favorite restaurants. What I got was more than lunch. I witnessed the unconditional love between a Grandparent and his Granddaughter.

I went inside the restaurant, got a cozy table for one, and was happy working alone. It was very productive, and I was enjoying myself. I glanced around the restaurant, and noticed an older gentleman who had been sitting alone stand up and greet his lunch date. His granddaughter. I know this because I heard her say, “Hi Granddad.”

They gave each other a big hug, and it was obvious how happy they were to see one another.

My table was close enough so that I could hear them talk, but I wasn’t paying any attention. When my lunch came, I stopped working on my computer, and decided to just focus on eating. The restaurant wasn’t very crowded, and I could easily hear the Granddad and his granddaughter. I couldn’t help myself. I know I shouldn’t have listened, but it was hard not to.

I wasn’t trying to be nosy.

They were loud enough for me to hear without really trying to listen.

Plus, they were so adorable, you would have listened if you had been me.

“How is your life going?” he asked her.

“It’s pretty good,” she said.

“Is it?” he asked, “What’s bothering you. I can tell something’s going on. You don’t seem yourself.”

She paused for a moment, and proceeded to tell him about her life and boy trouble. She asked his opinion, and he was happy to give it.

I don’t know how old she was, but they were each having a glass of wine. She was probably in her early twenties.

They were sipping white wine together, on their lunch date, and I could tell they loved each other deeply.

He was giving his opinion, wasn’t judging her, and truly wanted what was best for her. She respected him, and listened to everything he said. I could tell they had a very special relationship. It was obvious he felt honored she trusted him enough to share with him, and he was doing his best to focus all of his attention on her.

They were fully engaged. I didn’t see a cell phone anywhere near the table. It was refreshing.

I hope my kids have that kind of relationship with their Grandparents when they get older, and I hope I’m lucky enough to be that kind of Grandparent. I want to be loyal, nonjudgmental, and love with complete unconditional love.

I want to sip white wine at lunch with my grandchildren, and bask in the joy that moment will bring. We should all be so lucky.

Find meaning each day,

Dara

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