23 Years of Hardship

It was a long-awaited moment. The youngest child had just left the nest. With all the kids now in college, this dad felt it was the perfect time for a well-deserved vacation. Trust me, he really earned it.
The past 23 years of his life were far from a walk in the park. Even the father of five could hardly believe that over two decades had passed since he last saw the love of his life.