February 28, 2020, my husband officially retired from his job with the railroad. His best friend planned a luncheon followed by cake, heartfelt speeches, and well wishes at the office. I was invited as a surprise guest. It was a wonderful send-off.
We drove off into the afternoon sun, excited about what was to come. Hubby took a deep breath and chuckled as I rattled off a list of tasks to be tackled and checked-off before we embarked on our journey – our Freedom Run – on April 1.
Or, so we thought…
