Unexpected Taekwondo Moment

I was stretching at the rec. center one morning,and I saw a sweet old couple, we've said hello and exchanged smiles for ten years. usually they walk the track together, not today.I think the husband might have had a stroke at one time, and has been going to therapy ever since.His wife is the stronger of the two without a doubt. Today she walked the track for both of them.It looked like the man could barely keep his balance as he sat on the the bench.She came over to him and said therapy could see him now, he looked at his wife and said now?,she nodded yes. painstakingly he got up and made his way to the stairs. Another gentlemen said,please take the elevator,his wife said thank you but he will take the stairs.He grasped the rail with both hands and made his way down the stairs. His wife watched for a few seconds,then turned her back and began to weep.I too began to cry. She walked the track one more time and pulled herself together.Down the stairs she went to support her husband. I felt the pain and anguish she was feeling,the feeling of helplessness ,wanting to do more but not being able to. I could see the look of such love and the pain of eventual loss.I then saw self control and perservence take over.She also showed courtesy and integrity by thanking the man for offering the elevator,and courtesy to her husband for allowing him the dignity of taking the stairs.I have no doubt that what ever happens she will have indomitable spirit also. This wonderful spirit probably doesn't know what Taekwondo is and what the tenets of Taekwondo are, but she practiced every one. I was humbled. I was reminded how important every moment is,and no matter the situation the Tenets apply. I can only hope when it is my time with Mary or myself that I can show such decorum . Train hard, train often,love always. PILSUNG!