The Sights We Cherish

The Sights We Cherish

Pull up a chair and sit awhile

October 12, 2026

Dear Friend:

There is nothing that can bring us more joy than the sights of those we love.

The much-anticipated sight of our spouse walking through the door. Or the sight of a child's face when they wake in the morning or after a nap. And who can forget their baby's first smile?

Or the sight of your father's car pulling into the driveway. And the comfort of seeing your mother standing in the kitchen, cooking dinner or baking something yummy for the family. The sight of your family gathered on Christmas morning. And even the faces of people from our past who are no longer with us.

Who can forget the sight of your neighbor waving hello from their doorstep? Or a neighbor bringing a special treat for the holidays, or something they made by hand especially for you. Or perhaps coming over to give you a helping hand when they see you struggling with a project. Or mowing the lawn for you during a difficult time without being asked.

And going home to visit family and seeing your childhood home just as you remember it. On the way home, you pass by the church you attended with your family—perhaps the church where you were married. Or the all-too-familiar sight of children boarding a school bus brings back happy memories. Pulling onto the street where you grew up, all those memories come flooding back. Your dad's favorite chair.

In our present lives, there are other sights we treasure: the trees in all their autumn splendor and the pumpkins in the fields and market stands. The first snowfall of the season. The gentle movement of a field of grain in the wind. A mountain seen through the car window as you explore on vacation. Or the sight of waves gently kissing the shore. A sunrise or sunset.

We don't realize how many pictures our minds are quietly collecting throughout our lives. Years later, a particular sight can bring one of those pictures back as clearly as if we were standing there again.

Sometimes, it isn't a photograph we treasure most, but the picture that has lived in our hearts all these years.

Until next time, stay well, stay safe, and stay connected to those you love.

Be well,

Emma

Emma is the voice behind Sharing with Seniors, where every story starts with a memory. Through stories of family, friendships, music, traditions, hometowns, and life's simple pleasures, she invites readers to pull up a chair, stay awhile, and remember the moments that have shaped their lives.