Undertaking a very difficult situation, you were just trying to help, guide, and protect a beautiful, young girl from the dangers in the wild world far from home without becoming one of the dangers yourself; you were just trying to figure out how to do it without falling in love and becoming one of those you are trying to protect her from. The tender trap was set and ruining your life, and you were failing miserably at it. Finally, you had to admit to yourself, you have failed at your original plan and are now headed into a new and uncharted life with her.
After meeting her family, you are both so full of love. You marry, and you are happy for many years. Suddenly, things change; she changes into someone you don’t know, but you still love her all the time. Confusing and heartbreaking things happen, yet you are too much in love with her to give in. You smile through your tears, continuing to work through the problems that would have likely destroyed most couples long ago. Finally, years later, the worst was over, and the sun shined again in both your hearts. She found herself for the first time in a long time. Then, much too soon, a short five years afterward, the darkness of death consumed her in an instant. Your future and hers are gone; it has left you standing all alone in this cold world in your pain and sorrow. Oh, my Sherri, I miss you so much.
