There was once an elderly, sad woman in a nursing home. She wouldn't talk to anyone or request anything. She seemed merely to exist – rocking in her creaky old rocking chair.
The old woman didn't have many visitors. But every few days, a concerned and wise young nurse would go into her room. She didn't try to speak or ask questions of the old lady. She simply pulled up another rocking chair beside the old woman and rocked with her.
Weeks or months later, the old woman finally spoke.
'Thank you,' she said. 'Thank you for rocking with me.'
In life there are times when we are meant to talk and be supportive, and there are times when we can help by just showing up. Actions, as we are told are often more important than words. The next time you know someone in need, just be there and be supportive.
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