My excitement grew from the moment I opened my eyes the following morning. I climbed from my bed and went outside onto my balcony to stretch and breathe in deep gulps of the fresh morning air. The sun's warmth shone on my face, and I spun in a circle as I chuckled to myself. It was going to be a wonderful day! After showering, I put on a wraparound dress that fell to just above my knees. With the dress, I wore simple gold jewelry and low-heeled sandals. Jennifer said I look perfect. The outfit was dressy but functional. Alex was in the family dining room having breakfast and coffee when I wandered into the room. “Have a wonderful day, sweetheart,” he said. “I wish I could go with you, but I’m not sure if I’m up to it yet.” I kissed his cheek and sat down to have some toast and scramb