For a year after graduating high school, I traveled around Australia and New Zealand.

I met a lot of amazing people and still keep in touch with a few. Gary was the guy that I stayed closest with, and I was even best man at his wedding last year. So when he called and asked if he and his wife could crash at my place for a week, it wasn’t even something to think about.

I said yes right away, knowing my fiancée wouldn’t have a problem with it. We live in a one-bedroom apartment, but we occasionally have weekend guests and it’s never been uncomfortable. We sleep on the pull-out sofa and give our guests the bedroom. That’s something my fiancée feels strongly about, and everyone is always so appreciative.

We prepared the room the day before they arrived, and Janie cleared out... Read More