Springer's Journey

Springer’s Journey – The Shape of Love

I’ve been thinking about love today.

Not the movie kind. Not the kind that keeps score or asks for receipts.

The kind that quietly changes shape over time.

I remember little moments more than big ones.

Sticky fingers reaching for mine.

Laughter over things that weren’t even funny.

Watching someone discover who they are becoming.

And there is a special joy in observing children — especially when they don’t know you’re watching.

The way they run without self-consciousness.

The complete seriousness they bring to puddles, bugs, seashells, and imaginary worlds.

The way delight arrives so honestly and so completely.

Those quiet moments have always felt like little gifts to me.

The privilege of witnessing a human life unfold beside your own.

I think unconditional love gets misunderstood sometimes.

People think it means never hurting.

Or never letting go.

Or never feeling sadness.

I don’t think it means any of those things.

I think it means wanting joy for someone with your whole heart.

Even if the road they walk doesn’t circle back to yours.

Even if your part in the story becomes smaller.

Even if all you get to do is stand quietly at the edge and whisper:

“Look at you go.”

What a privilege it is to love someone enough that their happiness matters more than your place in it.

Life has taught me many things.

But that may be one of the most beautiful.

— Lorrie

Polished with help from ChatGPT, who continues to believe stories and love are closely related sciences.