Always in the Way

While at the lab for blood work, I moved to let a frail elderly lady pass by. She held her cane, and moved gently, slowly. She looked weak and tired. I stood off to the side and smiled at her.
"Ma'am, I'll get out of your way."
She replied, "I'm always in someone's way."  She sighed and looked down.
"No ma'am, it's not a problem for me."
She walked by me and entered the cubicle to meet the technician. I didn't know what else to say, so I remained quiet. This touched me. How sad it must be to feel like you're always in someone's way. I  drew a sketch of her to remind me of how hard so many seniors have it in late life and pledge to find more ways to make it better for them.  Sylvia @ www.sylviabrownroberts.com