A lovely story and well written. I always wondered why people had benches really maybe you have just shown me the reason. Maybe she was thanking you for observing her (possibly) favourite spot and taking the time to remember her time there. A deep connection and you keeping her memory alive, beautiful and heart felt :)
Yes, I think it indeed may have been her favorite spot. Thank you for your lovely comment.:)
A wonderful story and great to hear of people not be frighten by such events and possibly helping a lost soul on it way, with a little recognition :)