My fearful rescue just let a stranger pet her for the first time

Rosie has been with us for 14 months. When we adopted her she wouldnt let anyone touch her. She hid under furniture, flinched at hands, and ran from everyone except me and my partner.

Today at the vet, the receptionist leaned down and Rosie walked up to her and let her scratch behind her ears. Just like that. Like it was no big deal.

The vet tech cried. I cried. Rosie just wagged her tail like "why is everyone being weird."

Patience and love, people. Patience and love.