You show up. You stay. You love without expectation, without applause.
And one day, it comes back—in a painting, in a speech, in a card tucked in your wallet, or in the grip of a baby’s tiny hand. If you’re loving someone quietly and consistently right now, keep going. You might not hear “thank you” today.
But you’ll see it tomorrow—in their eyes, their smile, and the life you helped them grow into.
