Every morning, an 80-year-old man visits the nursing home to bring breakfast to his wife. When asked why she’s there, he quietly explains, “She has Alzheimer’s disease.”
Curious, someone once asked if she would even notice if he skipped a day. Smiling, he replied, “She doesn’t remember. She hasn’t recognized me in five years.”
A nurse, puzzled, asked why he still comes every day. Looking into her eyes, he said, “She may not know who I am, but I know who she is.”
Though Alzheimer’s has taken away her memories, his love endures. He remembers the woman he fell in love with—the kindness, the laughter, the joy they shared—and honors her through his daily devotion.
His ritual is a quiet testament to selfless love: showing up, caring, and cherishing someone even when recognition is gone. It reminds us that true love is about giving, not receiving, and that devotion can transcend time, memory, and circumstance.
