My wife and I have been saving for a cruise for years. We were determined to go on a cruise in 5 years so we scrimped and saved until we finally had enough.
A week before we left I became very ill and would have to postpone my side of the trip. I didn't want my wife to miss out on something she had looked forward to for 5 years. I convinced her she should go without me.
I had mixed feelings when I saw her off. I felt sad for me but happy for her. I already miss her.
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BEAUTIFUL WORDS 
awww – such a sweet gesture of love! you continue to amaze me with the way you can convey so much from a simple photo in so few words!!!
Oh Jodi, you are much too kind! Thank you!!
Oh.. That was much love..
Thank you so much!
Hope she enjoys it, rather than sharing the sadness 🙂
I think she will enjoy it but I have a feeling she will miss her husband. Thank you Reena!
Wow a wonderful gesture that his wife of many years that he was supposed to be able to go on this dream cruise with goes while he stays behind sick. I’m sure that tough on him both physically and emotionally. I’m sure they’ll both think of each other on their different journies. I hope when she returns he’s still alive. I’d think she’d want to spend his last months with him, Cruise or not. Heartbreaking piece!
I think they will both miss each other and end up loving each other even more. Thank you so much Mandi!
You’re welcome.
A very positive tale. Beautiful.
Thank you!
A sweet little tale. Nice one, PJ.
Thank you! 🙂
Such a shame, but a nice gesture. Although part of me does hope she doesn’t meet a young, rich man while on the cruise! 😉
Hahaha! That could happen! Hopefully, it won’t.
A generous gesture.
Thank you!
Very sweet and affectionate gesture though I feel both of you are going to miss each other.
Yes, I agree. They will both miss each other and she won’t have as much fun without him.
Such love. Hard for both of them. Her to go without him, him to send her on her way. Both wanting to do what’s best. How lovely Priceless.
Thank you Colleen! 🙂
You’re welcome Priceless 🙂
Awe that’s bittersweet…maybe she’ll find the cure for what ails him while on the cruise!! And they live happily ever after!! Hi PJ!! I hope you had a terrific Tuesday and have a wonderful rest of the week. ((HUGS!!)) xoxo ❤ 🙂
Oh yes, I believe they will live happily ever after! She will miss him and he will miss her and they will be happy to see each other again! LOL! ((HUGS!!!)) xoxoxo
He’ll get cured and all will be well and happy!! Lol…xoxo 🙂
Yes, he will be cured by the time she returns!
What a lovely surprise for her!!
Yes! A nice surprise!
🙂
Lovely, sweet tale PJ. Sweet couple!
Thank you Shivangi! 🙂
I love this story of selfless love. What a generous, loving and thoughtful husband he is. Good for her!
Thank you so much!
How interesting.I never thought of this kind of writing.I like it
Thank you Katherine! 🙂
Awww, I’m sure his wife is missing him even more.
I think you are right! Thank you so much!
Sweet and caring hubby to give her the opportunity to travel on the cruise despite his missing it.
I don’t think I’d be able to go without my hubby. I’m sure I’d wait. Heartfelt story, Pj. Nicely done !!!
Izzy 😎
I know what you mean. I wouldn’t want to go without my husband either. One thing about it, they will both miss each other a lot. Thank you so much, Issy!
Yes … I think they will miss each other. It comes through in your story. Traveling and doing things together create memories that are best spent with those we love so we can share our thoughts later when we are both unable to do much. Lovely story creating insightful dialog.
Yes, I agree with you. At older ages we can’t do as much as we could when we were younger. Those memories are precious. Thank you so much, Issy!
True love!
Yes!! xoxoxoxo
Love it
Yes, me too. For me, wishful thinking! LOL! xoxo
xoxoxoxo
Oh no! I’m thinking she’ll be bombarding him with selfies the whole time 😛
Loving man…
Ellespeth
Hahahaha! Yes, she probably will be! LOL!!
Such would be many couples worst nightmare, a story of true love.
Yes, it would be many couples worst nightmare. Thank you so much, Mike!
What a beautiful story, Joy, a testament of true love.
Thank you so much!