Hank and I had been married less than one week when he was sent off on a long-term business trip. He was away for a whole year, and to celebrate his homecoming, we booked a cruise — the first for both of us.

One of the cruise stops was a small island south of the Bahamas. It was the perfect place for the surprise Hank had in store for me. He’d arranged for some of the ship’s kitchen staff to meet us with a prepared feast at a special time and place. When I awoke from a nap, Hank told me we’d be at port for the next several hours. He suggested we go ashore for some sightseeing, souvenir shopping, and exploring.

Once onshore we walked along a trail that seemed to take forever. Hank said, “Be patient, it will be worth it, you’ll see.” I knew we were almost at our... Read More