Thank you, Jeanine. I appreciate all of your words. It's not fiction and was actually quite scary to write since I have kept it to myself until now.

One of the last times I walked on that beach I found two heart-shaped stones. I brought them home. There are, for me, signs from God, the universe, or whatever name we give the forces greater than ourselves, and I hold faith in the best outcome for the good of both of us.