Undertaking a very difficult situation, trying to just 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, 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 is set and ruining your life, and you are failing miserably at it. Finally you have 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 both are so full of love. You marry, and are happy for many years. Suddenly, things change she changes into someone you don't know, still loving her all the time. Confusing and heartbreaking things happen, yet you are too much in love with her to give in, smiling 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, gone and left you standing all alone in this cold world in your pain and sorrow. Oh, my Sherri, I miss you so much.