The truth is, what we have now is time — a precious gift to slow down, breathe deeply, and truly be present. Time to let each day unfold, to notice the moments that warm the heart, and to welcome the changes that come. Time to explore new ways of living, loving, and finding joy. This chapter is ours to shape, not by rewriting the past, but by creating something meaningful right here, right now.

Time gives us the chance to:

• Listen deeply — not for who someone was, but for who they are today.
• Share moments without rushing — letting even small joys become big memories.
• Offer patience and grace — allowing space for another’s pace and needs.
• Build connection in new ways — through stories, quiet companionship, or shared rituals.

When we stop measuring someone against their past and start valuing who they are now, we discover that change doesn’t erase love — it simply invites us to love differently.

What we have now — and what matters most — is time.
Time to simply be present. Time to walk alongside others with compassion. Time to love people as they are now, not just as we remember them.

It is not our job to hold anyone accountable to who they once were. It is our role to honor who they are becoming, to travel with them gently through change, and to offer our presence without judgment.

How can we give the gift of time?

• Sit without rushing. Simply being nearby — quietly and calmly — can be deeply comforting.
• Listen without fixing. Let conversations flow without the urge to solve or steer.
• Do small things together. Share a cup of tea, watch a movie, or fold laundry side by side.
• Celebrate what’s still here. Notice the joys, the strengths, and the moments of connection that remain.

This is the power of time — not to restore the past, but to fully embrace the present.
Time is the most generous thing we can have and give. Make it enough each day.