I had a short conversation late last week with an older gentleman who frequents the pool. He is a regular at the water aerobics in the shallow pool. Always says a friendly hello. We never really talked before, though. Our conversation went from how crowded the pool was that day, to how nice the weekend days looked ahead. He said he was happy to be able to walk again and enjoy the sun. Walk again? He went on to describe how a stroke had just about immobilized the left side of his body, and how hard work (water aerobics included) and lots of patience over 5yrs, had gotten him mobile again. He said he was happier now, and just wanted to get back in shape. Our conversation finished with him saying 'Someday, I'll come over to the big pool for a swim' and I assured him he would.
I don't know if there's a point to this little story, but I wanted to write it up anyways.
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